Facility Engineer

Howmet Aerospace • Wichita Falls, TX

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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 position provides technical leadership for facility-related projects, equipment installations, modifications, repairs, and maintenance to support a safe, reliable, efficient, and compliant manufacturing environment.

Working with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, and outside contractors, the Facility Engineer identifies opportunities, develops solutions, and executes projects to improve facility performance, reduce operating costs, increase equipment reliability, and support current and future manufacturing requirements. The role provides engineering support and technical direction for the design, installation, operation, maintenance, modification, and improvement of facility buildings, utilities, and equipment.

The position leads facility projects from concept through commissioning, manages capital projects and contractors, supports maintenance and continuous improvement programs, troubleshoots utility and infrastructure problems, and develops long-term facility plans. It also ensures that facility systems comply with applicable codes, safety regulations, environmental requirements, and company standards.

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.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire. Visa sponsorship is not available.
• Employment offers are conditioned on the applicant’s ability to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items.
• Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities.
• Ability to identify problems, develop practical solutions, and drive projects to completion.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and technical documents.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and project management applications.

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 systems, electrical distribution systems, natural gas and water distribution systems, and building and structural systems.
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Lean Manufacturing, and Kaizen concepts.
• 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 and support facility engineering projects from concept through design, installation, commissioning, and completion.
• Develop facility improvement and capital projects that support production growth, operational efficiency, safety, reliability, and long-term business objectives.
• Provide engineering support for building infrastructure and plant utilities, including HVAC, chillers, cooling towers, compressed air, electrical distribution, natural gas, and water systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve facility reliability, energy efficiency, equipment performance, and operating costs.
• Develop project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, specifications, and capital expenditure requests.
• Manage capital projects, including contractor selection and coordination, installation, budgets, schedules, and execution.
• Ensure facility systems and infrastructure comply with applicable codes, safety regulations, environmental requirements, and company standards.
• 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, conduct root-cause investigations, and develop corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Monitor facility engineering performance metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support energy conservation initiatives involving electricity, natural gas, and water.
• Evaluate existing infrastructure, equipment condition, useful life, and capacity; develop long-term plans for modernization, replacement, and future manufacturing needs.
• Coordinate outside engineering firms, contractors, vendors, and service providers to meet safety, quality, cost, and schedule expectations.
• Provide technical guidance and engineering recommendations to Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance teams.
• Review and support capital requests, equipment purchases, facility modifications, and major repair expenditures.
• Maintain facility drawings, engineering documentation, equipment specifications, records, and project documentation.
• Support emergency response and recovery when critical infrastructure or utility systems are interrupted.
• Represent Facilities Engineering in cross-functional meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assess facility needs, identify risks, and prioritize projects according to safety, reliability, production requirements, cost, and business impact.
• Coordinate facility construction, renovations, equipment installations, and infrastructure modifications while minimizing production disruption.
• Communicate project status, technical issues, risks, and recommendations across organizational levels.
• Maintain knowledge of engineering practices, building codes, facility technologies, energy management, and industry best practices.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage, including FSA and HSA account options.
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution.
• Paid holidays and vacation time, subject to applicable policies.
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs.
• Life insurance and disability coverage plans.
• Optional auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance coverage plans.
• Tuition Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level