Engineer- Facilities I US USA

First Solar (US)•Friendly Village II Mobile Home Park, OH

2d•$68,800 - $98,000

About The Position

The Facility Engineer I oversees assigned building system maintenance, housekeeping, landscaping, contractor work administration, and safety management. The role works with input from internal and external sources and partners with Plant Replication, Manufacturing, and Development Engineering to modify and sustain facility systems. The successful candidate will have broad knowledge of existing facilities, production equipment, and manufacturing processes. The role acts as the technical representative for an assigned building’s systems and infrastructure, supporting safe, compliant, reliable operations and lifecycle management. It plans and coordinates building and utility equipment work, oversees contractors and vendors, sustains facility programs and documentation, supports troubleshooting and restoration, and identifies opportunities to improve safety, operating efficiency, and cost effectiveness. The position has no direct reports and may require 0%–5% travel for training or other needs. The estimated salary range is $68,800–$98,000. Candidates must meet the education and experience requirements and successfully complete a background check and any other required tests. First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and states its commitment to diversity, inclusion, and reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities.

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 a 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 as a team member 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 meet the stated physical requirements, including occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 37 pounds; use required personal protective equipment; and comply with safety standards and procedures.
Successful completion of a background check and any other tests that may be required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of computer applications, including CAD.

Responsibilities

Ensure contractors and on-site vendors understand and follow company safety procedures and sign 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 disruptions and outages; coordinate response, communicate status and estimated resolution times, and drive permanent corrective actions.
Provide day-to-day technical direction to facility technicians and vendors, including prioritizing work, clarifying methods and standards, coordinating access and lockout/tagout as applicable, and verifying work completion and quality.
Assist with the department budget process and audit the budget 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.
Serve as the technical representative for an assigned building’s systems and infrastructure, ensuring safe, compliant, reliable operation and lifecycle management.
Evaluate and recommend facility-related contractors; develop scopes, administer contracts, ensure service quality and pricing, and resolve discrepancies.
Plan, coordinate, and support the design, construction, modification, and maintenance of building and utility equipment and systems, partnering with project management as needed.
Sustain facility programs and standards for assigned building systems, including electrical safety (OSHA 70E), preventive maintenance, inspections, and documentation control.
Recommend equipment and services to improve operating efficiency, provide supporting justification, and conduct studies to analyze and improve utility and departmental effectiveness.
Provide leadership in achieving safety goals, promote ongoing safety awareness in the facilities department, and ensure environmental and safety regulatory requirements are met.
Maintain and modify facility engineering system documentation.
Oversee new construction projects; ensure contractor work is timely and meets specifications, verify invoices against contracts, and resolve contractor or supplier issues.
Maintain assigned building systems and grounds in a safe, compliant, and reliable condition by coordinating preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, and vendor-supported services.
Perform other duties as assigned.