Manager Facilities Engineering

Caterpillar Inc.•Green Valley, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. Caterpillar is seeking a Manager Facilities Engineering to support both the Tucson Proving Ground (TPG) in Green Valley, Arizona, and the Tucson Mining Center in downtown Tucson. The Tucson Mining Center serves as the headquarters for Caterpillar’s global Mining business, while the Tucson Proving Ground (TPG) is a premier testing site where we validate large mining and heavy construction equipment to ensure we deliver high-quality, reliable products to our customers. The Manager Facilities Engineering provides strategic and hands‑on leadership to Facilities and Maintenance teams by overseeing site infrastructure, utilities, buildings, security systems, and capital improvements. In this role, you ensure safe, compliant, and reliable support for manufacturing and business operations across a global, high‑impact organization. Your work directly enables operational readiness, asset reliability, and long‑term site capability.

Requirements

Plant Facilities Management Experience in managing large‑scale facilities, including utilities, buildings, roadways, and security systems. Ensures compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements while maintaining operational readiness.
Supplier Management Apply practical knowledge of supplier management processes, procurement workflows, and manufacturing supply chain requirements to effectively manage supplier relationships, transactions, and issue resolution. Ensures materials and components meet delivery, quality, and operational expectations.
Cross‑Team Integration Ability to break down organizational silos and lead collaboration across Engineering, Facilities, Maintenance, Operations, and Support functions. Ensures alignment, shared ownership, and coordinated execution of work across divisions to achieve business results as one unified team.
Manufacturing Application Systems Knowledge of manufacturing‑related databases, applications, and information systems, along with the ability to operate, maintain, and update these tools to support daily operations and data integrity within a production environment.
Problem Solving Apply structured problem‑solving, risk assessment, and root‑cause analysis to resolve facilities, maintenance, and controls‑related issues. Considers stakeholder perspectives and develops actionable solutions.
Leadership & Team Development Ability to Build high‑performing teams through coaching, mentoring, and capability development. Demonstrates strong communication skills and the ability to align cross‑functional groups.
Planning and Organizing Exhibit strong capability in structuring work, allocating resources, and coordinating tasks in a systematic and methodical manner. Applies effective planning techniques to manage time, anticipate constraints, and ensure successful completion of responsibilities in a dynamic operational environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading multi‑disciplinary technical teams in a production or manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated success managing capital projects, infrastructure upgrades, and facility expansions.
Strong understanding of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems and reliability metrics, Microsoft Project and Planner.
Knowledge of regulations and other applicable legislation.
Proven ability to manage large asset portfolios and complex facility operations.

Responsibilities

Lead Facilities operations across multiple sites, ensuring reliable support for large employee populations and high‑traffic visitor environments while maintaining alignment with RIOP’s operational expectations.
Oversee preventative maintenance programs aligned with regulatory, corporate, and site policy requirements, implementing standardized metrics such as MTTR, MTBF, PM compliance, and planned vs. unplanned labor.
Manage and develop a diverse technical workforce, including Project Engineers, Technicians, Electricians, and Maintenance Mechanics.
Direct capital project planning, submission, and execution for facility remodels, infrastructure installations, and equipment replacement programs—consistently delivering projects on schedule and within approved budgets.
Optimize the preventative maintenance process for work order management, asset tracking, and maintenance planning across all Facilities functions.
Lead safety initiatives contractor safety oversight, and compliance with other applicable regulations.
Manage annual Facilities budgets, produce variance analyses, and drive cost‑efficiency improvements across operations.
Support New Product Introduction and capacity expansion programs by coordinating facility moves, infrastructure upgrades, and equipment installations.
Oversee building security systems, environmental monitoring, space planning, and site access processes to ensure compliance and operational readiness.
Maintain accountability for large asset portfolios across multiple locations, ensuring lifecycle planning and end‑of‑life replacement strategies are executed.
Partner with Operations teams to deliver seamless support to production environments, ensuring alignment with goals and manufacturing standards.