Facilities Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.•Lafayette, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. The Caterpillar Large Engine Center, based in Lafayette, IN is looking for a self-motivated Facilities Engineer that is both knowledgeable and skilled mechanically to assist with heavy equipment installation, foundation work, fire suppression systems, testing and compliance, and contractor management. In this role you would report up through the Facilities team and provide your guidance in the maintenance and improvement of various facility, manufacturing processes, and equipment. This will include design, construction, systems integration, maintenance, and other services needed to support our operations. You will be responsible to ensure all established standards, policies, and practices related to quality, safety, cost reduction, hazardous materials, ergonomics, etc, are compliant for the projects that you work on. You will have a direct impact on our key goals including safety, continuous improvement, delivery performance, equipment availability, operational efficiency, cost savings, process capability, etc. This will be a demanding but rewarding job!

Requirements

Plant Facilities Management: Extensive knowledge of processes, methodologies and techniques used to manage plant facilities; ability to handle the full spectrum of activities for managing and maintaining physical facilities and infrastructure.
Construction Engineering and Technology: Basic knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology to the construction industry; ability to apply principles, techniques, procedures and equipment for a specific branch of engineering to the design and production of various goods and services.
Engineering - MFG: Working knowledge of processes, techniques and methods of engineering in a manufacturing environment; ability to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems and processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention.
Manufacturing Standards, Procedures and Policies: Working knowledge of organizational standards, procedures and policies in manufacturing activities; ability to plan, guide, and monitor manufacturing processes for compliance.
Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Extensive knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing environment.
Problem Solving: Extensive knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
Effective Communications: Extensive understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Project Management: Working knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
Accredited engineering or engineering technology degree or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

Fire suppression systems, testing and compliance
Demonstrated abilities as an influential or indirect leader
HVAC/Mechanical, power distribution, or electrical utilities/equipment project experiences
Industrial facility and capital project experience; use of MS Projects and/or Primavera is a plus
Ability to use AutoCAD, Creo, Solidworks or other engineering software tools
Building management system experience (Simplex experience is a plus)
Knowledge of permitting and regulatory requirements

Responsibilities

Coordinating, performing, or assisting in routine maintenance, construction work, or integration of manufacturing equipment, supporting equipment, and infrastructure.
Manage Fire suppression systems, testing and compliance
Support contractor interactions assuring that all on-site contractors meet project deadlines and that all work is completed safely following the facility / regulatory requirements.
Ensures compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements by directing or coordinating installation, manufacturing, construction, maintenance, documentation, support, or testing activities.
Monitoring and maintaining parts and tools inventory for infrastructure components and services.
Serving as first line of support for building service problems and work requests; often Troubleshooting throughout the facility to determine the cause of failure, the lack of efficiency, and the need for repair or improvement of systems or equipment.
Assisting other facility engineers and supporting manufacturing and other related departments.
Establishes construction, manufacturing, or installation standards or specifications by performing a wide range of detailed calculations.
Analyzes and recommends current and future systems, procedures, training, and equipment needs based upon understanding and communication with customers.