Facilities Plant Engineer

Allison Transmission•Portage, IN

About The Position

JOIN THE TEAM THAT'S POWERING PROGRESS Building cities. Driving commerce. Saving lives. For over 100 years, Allison Transmission has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward. What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we're driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide. Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward! Job Description: Primary Purpose of Role: The Facilities Plant Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and control of major engineering projects. Projects may require considerable amount of creativity and initiative. Exercises independent judgment but receives general direction from supervisor. Work is of a technical nature calling for the ability to make decisions based on internal/external standards, engineering judgment, and sound logic. Individual must be able to clearly communicate technical matters to personnel at all levels and functions of the organization. May provide technical direction over other engineers or engineering support personnel. May have formal supervisory responsibilities over a group with specific engineering objectives.

Requirements

Experience with managing projects from the initial funding request to completion.
Experience writing business cases and tracking project financials and timelines.
A high level of analytical ability to solve unusual problems of a difficult nature.
High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate employees, and elicit work output.
Experience in a union environment involving skilled trades.
Ability to coordinate many issues at one time, including those of a critical nature.
Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
Advanced computer skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, AutoCAD, along with file management abilities.
Data-driven decision-making skills.
Ability to generate clear and concise formal presentations.
High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual or difficult.
Ability to work independently and with others.
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
3+ years of experience working as a plant engineer in an industrial setting and a proven record of cross-functional team leadership.

Nice To Haves

5+ years' experience in Facilities or closely related role
Experience with existing site upgrades.
Experience managing multiple high-level projects simultaneously.
Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Manages projects with focus on scope, schedule, cost, and quality.
Manages project consultants and project resources, assures projects are delivered according to scope, design, budget, and timelines as outlined by the Sponsor and as documented in the charter and in compliance with Audit.
Perform and/or direct work necessary to complete final plans, specifications, and installation/construction of assigned projects.
Interact and communicate with internal and external parties to assure compliance to federal, state, local, and internal requirements (codes, standards, specifications, procedures, policies, labor agreements, etc.).
Responsible for project planning.
Identifies estimates and presents cost, schedule, and risk for the project.
Prepares detailed scopes of work, capital appropriation requests, bid packages, and technical documents for projects.
Develop spreadsheets, databases, presentations, timelines, and other electronic tools as necessary for the tracking, recording, and communication of information in a logical and concise format.
Influences others to drive issues to resolution.
Facilitates projects and decisions to keep driving towards overall business objectives.
Negotiate project SOWs with vendors, consulting firms, and construction companies to deliver a project.
Ensure all project personnel are working safely and within the applicable rules, policies, and approved procedures.
Aids with start-up and commissioning of project deliverables.
Diagnoses and corrects deficiencies.
Provides technical direction to support personnel.
Coordinates engineering projects with other departments or vendors.
Maintains communication with vendors and/or customers on a regular basis.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage
Employer HSA contribution
Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Short & Long-Term Disability
Other voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance
401K with generous Company match & contribution
Accrued Paid Time Off
12 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
Robust employee wellness program
Tuition assistance program