Facilities Engineer

Fujifilm•Santa Clara, CA

About The Position

The Facilities Engineer IV plans facilities changes for plant, office, and production equipment layouts, working toward economy of operation, maximum use of facilities and equipment, and compliance with laws and regulations. Coordinates with architecture/engineering firms in developing design criteria and preparing layout and detail drawings. Prepares bid sheets and contracts for construction and facilities acquisition. Reviews and estimates design costs including equipment, installation, labor, materials, preparation and other related costs. Inspects construction and installation progress for conformance to established drawings, specifications, and schedules. Develops criteria and performance specifications required to meet unique operating requirements and building and safety codes. Knowledge: Having broad expertise or unique knowledge, uses skills to contribute to development of company objectives and principles and to להשיג goals in creative and effective ways. Barriers to entry such technical committee review exist at this level. Job Complexity: Works on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles. Exercises independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Creates formal networks involving coordination among groups. Supervision: Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments. May supervise the activities of others.

Requirements

Position requires a well-rounded technical background in all areas of facilities operations.
Candidate must be well organized and be able to communicate effectively and professionally with individuals within and outside the organization.
12 or more years experience in HVAC preventative maintenance, balancing, assessment and knowledge of fabrication techniques.
8 or more years experience in HVAC control systems.
Must have the ability to manage projects
Must be certified in air conditioning, refrigeration and heating
Must be EPA certified for handling refrigerants
Plumbing/electrical knowledge and basic skills
Ability to respond to common inquires or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisory personnel and co-workers.
The ability to project a positive and customer-responsive image.
A high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
Position continually requires poise, tact and diplomacy.
Ability to respond to common inquires or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community and project a positive and customer responsive image
Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisory personnel and co-workers.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
Demonstrated good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
Ability to interact with senior internal and external personnel.
Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to understand and interpret pertinent policies clearly and accurately.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, working in a fast-paced environment.
HVAC required

Nice To Haves

Electrical helpful but not required
Plumbing helpful but not required

Responsibilities

Responsible of documenting preventive maintenance actions and schedules for facilities systems
Establish and manage key indicators that represent the health of facilities systems.
Coordinate new construction of a building and production design
Examines and approves engineering and architectural drawings and design computations for public buildings and places of employment to ensure compliance with sound engineering practices and established standards, codes, and regulations.
Conducts preliminary surveys and prepares schematic, preliminary, and work drawings for the construction and maintenance of new or remodeled structures and facilities.
Estimates cost of projects, writes contracts and specifications for labor, materials and equipment for construction projects, and secures bids from contractors.
Conducts periodic inspections of work in progress and advises construction supervisors and contractors on interpretation of plans and specifications.
Inspects materials, workmanship, and architectural, mechanical and electrical installations for conformance to plans and specifications.
Evaluates and makes recommendations concerning changes in contract documents and ensures that authorized changes are implemented, in accordance with federal, state, and local building codes.
Reviews and approves shop drawings and cost breakdowns submitted by suppliers and contractors of construction projects.
Consults with architects, engineers, owners, and contractors regarding preliminary layout, construction procedures, and code requirements that apply to building projects.
Discusses plans, specifications, and work schedules with contractors and resolves problems associated with projects.
Maintains records of progress, quantities, changes, delays, and other pertinent factors affecting construction projects.
Conducts correspondence involving technical problems concerning structural engineering standards and code requirements.
Performs design computations involving determinations of strength of various materials through use of computers.
Designs and prepares plans of construction projects through use of computer aided design system.
Inspects existing facilities to ascertain their condition and prepares reports depicting the condition, deficiencies observed, designs necessary for repairs, and estimated cost of repairs.
Conducts health and safety surveys of structures and maintains associated equipment.
Maintains records and prepares reports and correspondence related to the work.
Performs related work as assigned.