Engineer- Facilities I US USA

First Solar•Perrysburg, OH

About The Position

The Facility Engineer I oversees assigned building-system maintenance, housekeeping, landscaping, contractor work administration, and safety management. The role receives input from internal and external sources and works with Plant Replication, Manufacturing, and Development Engineering to modify and sustain facility systems. The successful candidate has broad knowledge of existing facilities, production equipment, and manufacturing processes. The position serves as the technical representative for an assigned building’s systems and infrastructure, supporting safe, compliant, reliable operation and lifecycle management. It plans and coordinates maintenance, repairs, design and construction activities, contractor services, and facility-system programs, while balancing safety, uptime, cost, and schedule. The role provides day-to-day technical direction to facility technicians and vendors and supports departmental budgeting, safety goals, and continuous improvement. This position has no direct reports. Travel is 0%–5%, on occasion or as needed for training. The estimated salary range is $68,800–$98,000. Physical requirements include sitting, standing, or walking for up to the duration of a shift; occasional stair climbing and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 37 pounds; frequent hand use and reaching; and the ability to wear required personal protective equipment. The role requires 20/40 vision in both eyes together, with or without correction, and compliance with safety standards and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma and one of the following: five years as a Facility Engineering Technician in a manufacturing environment; an Electrical or Mechanical Journeyman skilled-trades certification and three years in a manufacturing environment; an associate degree in a technical discipline and three years as a Facility Engineering Technician in a manufacturing environment; or a bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.
Experience with commercial building utility power, air compressors, emergency generators, plumbing, fire detection, and facility systems.
Ability to detect and resolve problems using professional knowledge and strong problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of Facilities Engineering Techniques and Practices.
Knowledge of building electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems, with strong emphasis on electrical systems.
Knowledge of OSHA 70E Arc Flash programs.
Knowledge of facility BMS systems, life safety, and fire systems.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical requirements to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to work well with internal and external teams.
Ability to plan, prioritize, and coordinate multiple work streams across building systems while balancing safety, uptime, cost, and schedule.
Ability to comply with safety standards and procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.
Ability to meet the listed physical requirements, including 20/40 vision in both eyes together, with or without correction.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of computer applications, including CAD.

Responsibilities

Ensure contractors and on-site vendors understand and adhere to company safety procedures and sign the required documentation.
Coordinate with departments, contractors, and suppliers to align facility priorities with production needs and planned outages.
Participate in troubleshooting and restoration of building-system upsets and outages; coordinate responses, communicate status and estimated time of arrival, and drive permanent corrective actions.
Provide day-to-day technical direction to facility technicians and vendors, including setting work priorities, clarifying methods and standards, coordinating access and lockout/tagout as applicable, and verifying completion and quality.
Assist with the department budget process and audit it to ensure goals are met.
Maintain effective communications and foster team building.
Ensure adherence to safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
Identify and recommend cost-saving opportunities.
Represent assigned building systems and infrastructure technically, ensuring safe, compliant, reliable operation and lifecycle management.
Evaluate and recommend facility-related contractors, including grounds and building maintenance, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC contractors; develop scopes, administer contracts, ensure service quality and pricing, and resolve discrepancies.
Plan, coordinate, and support design, construction, modification, and maintenance activities for building and utility equipment and systems, partnering with project management as needed.
Sustain facility-system programs and standards for the assigned building, including electrical safety (OSHA 70E), preventive maintenance, inspections, and documentation control.
Recommend equipment and services to improve operating efficiency and provide required justification.
Conduct studies to analyze and improve utility and departmental effectiveness.
Provide leadership in achieving safety goals and maintain ongoing safety awareness within the facilities department.
Ensure applicable environmental and safety regulatory requirements are met.
Maintain and modify facility engineering system documentation.
Provide oversight for new construction projects and ensure contractors perform timely work that meets specifications.
Verify invoices for work and materials against contracts and resolve problems with contractors or material suppliers.
Maintain assigned building systems and grounds in a safe, compliant, and reliable condition through preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, and vendor-supported services.
Perform other duties as assigned.