Facility Engineer

EMCOR Facilities Services, Inc.•Wilton, CT

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About The Position

The Facility Engineer is responsible for ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all plant utility systems while managing critical spare parts inventory and leading Root Cause Analysis investigations. This role combines strong technical engineering knowledge with structured problem-solving skills to support reliability, reduce downtime, and improve overall equipment performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field is preferred.
3–7 years of experience in utilities, maintenance engineering, or plant reliability roles.
Experience with CMMS systems (e.g., SAP, Maximo, eMaint, Fiix).
Must possess a valid driver's license
Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical utility systems.
Knowledge of reliability engineering concepts and RCA methodologies.
Familiarity with spare parts management, BOMs, and inventory optimization.
Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, schematics, and technical drawings.
Competency with data analysis and reporting (Excel, Power BI, Teams, Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, etc.).
Understanding of the facilities industry with emphasis in mechanical/electrical fields
Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings
Ability to operate a personal computer, cell phone; and/or electronic tablet
May need to support non-customary schedules and weekend work
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams during investigations and projects.
Organized, self-driven, and detail-oriented.
Strong Attention to Detail
Ability to Multi-task
Ability to handle large scale projects, track progress, communicate out on project status and escalate accordingly

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, or industrial facility environments.

Responsibilities

Oversee operation, maintenance, and optimization of plant utility systems, including boilers, chillers, cooling towers, compressors, HVAC, water treatment, and distribution systems.
Develop and update utility system SOPs, PM strategies, and asset care standards.
Support troubleshooting of utility equipment failures and provide engineering guidance to technicians.
Monitor system performance, efficiency, and compliance with regulatory and safety requirements.
Provide technical support for new equipment installations, commissioning, and qualification.
Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives in maintenance, operations, and reliability.
Assist Site Manager with identify, catalog, and manage critical spare parts for all utility systems and high-impact production equipment.
Assist Maintenance manager with maintaining an optimized parts inventory by balancing availability, lead times, and cost.
Work closely with purchasing to qualify vendors, secure pricing, and manage long-lead or OEM-specific parts.
Assist the site planner with developing and maintaining a structured Bill of Materials (BOM) library in the CMMS.
Assist maintenance manager with inventory accuracy initiatives and storeroom organization (5S).
Lead and facilitate RCAs for major equipment failures, chronic issues, utility outages, or safety/environmental incidents.
Use structured RCA tools (5-Whys, Fishbone, FMEA, Fault-Tree, etc.).
Develop corrective actions, reliability improvements, and long-term engineering solutions.
Track and report failure trends, MTBF/MTTR, and key reliability KPIs.
Partner with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions and verify effectiveness.
Ensure all utility systems and maintenance activities comply with OSHA, EPA, and local regulatory requirements.
Support risk assessments, LOTO standards, and engineering safety reviews.
Promote a culture of safe work practices and reliability excellence. Assist with permits