Facility Engineer

Howmet Aerospace•Wichita Falls, TX

About The Position

The Facility Engineer is responsible for equipment reliability and the development and continuous improvement of plant infrastructure, utilities, buildings, and facility support systems. The role provides technical leadership for facility-related projects, equipment installations, modifications, repairs, and maintenance activities to support a safe, reliable, efficient, and compliant manufacturing environment. The engineer works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, and outside contractors to identify opportunities, develop solutions, and execute improvements that increase facility performance and equipment reliability, reduce operating costs, and support manufacturing requirements. The position provides engineering support and technical direction for the physical infrastructure of the manufacturing facility, including the design, installation, operation, maintenance, modification, and improvement of buildings, utilities, and facility equipment. It leads projects from concept through design, installation, commissioning, and completion; develops project scopes, estimates, schedules, specifications, and capital requests; and coordinates contractors and internal resources. The Facility Engineer also supports preventive and predictive maintenance, continuous improvement, energy conservation, troubleshooting, emergency response, compliance, and long-term infrastructure planning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant engineering experience.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire.
Ability to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items; employment offers are conditioned on this ability.
Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and technical documents.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and project management applications.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
Ability to identify problems, develop practical solutions, and drive projects to completion.

Nice To Haves

5–7 years of experience in facilities engineering, manufacturing engineering, plant engineering, or industrial maintenance.
Experience managing capital projects, facility renovations, and equipment installations.
Working knowledge of industrial plant infrastructure, including HVAC and air handling systems, industrial chillers and cooling towers, compressed air, electrical distribution, natural gas and water distribution, and building and structural systems.
Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Lean Manufacturing, and Kaizen.
Experience developing capital expenditure requests, project scopes, cost estimates, and schedules.
Experience coordinating contractors, engineering firms, and equipment suppliers.
Knowledge of applicable building codes, safety standards, and environmental regulations.
Experience with energy management, utility optimization, and sustainability initiatives.
Experience with facility infrastructure, industrial utilities, equipment installations, or engineering projects.
Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Responsibilities

Lead facility engineering projects and improvements from concept development through design, installation, commissioning, and completion.
Develop capital projects that improve facility infrastructure, utility capacity, reliability, operational efficiency, safety, and production support.
Evaluate existing infrastructure and identify modernization opportunities, risks, capacity limitations, and future facility needs.
Provide engineering support for building infrastructure and systems including HVAC, chillers, cooling towers, compressed air, electrical distribution, natural gas, water, and other plant utilities.
Develop project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, specifications, execution plans, and capital expenditure requests.
Manage facility capital projects, including contractor selection and coordination, installation, project budgets, schedules, and engineering resources.
Ensure facility systems and projects meet applicable codes, safety regulations, environmental requirements, company standards, and established quality requirements.
Improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs for facility equipment and infrastructure, and support TPM, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement initiatives.
Troubleshoot facility and utility issues, perform root-cause investigations, and develop corrective actions to prevent recurring problems.
Identify opportunities to improve reliability, energy efficiency, equipment performance, and facility operating and maintenance costs.
Support energy conservation and utility optimization initiatives involving electricity, natural gas, and water.
Develop long-term facility infrastructure plans, assess equipment condition and remaining useful life, and recommend capital investments and replacements.
Support the Maintenance Department in improving equipment reliability and reducing unplanned downtime.
Develop facility engineering metrics and monitor performance toward departmental objectives.
Coordinate construction, renovations, equipment installations, and infrastructure modifications while minimizing production disruption.
Provide technical guidance and recommendations to Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance teams.
Review and support capital requests, equipment purchases, facility modifications, and major repair expenditures.
Maintain facility drawings, equipment records, engineering documentation, specifications, and project records.
Support facility emergencies and recovery efforts involving critical infrastructure or utility interruptions.
Represent Facilities Engineering in cross-functional meetings and improvement initiatives.
Communicate project status, technical issues, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels.