Sr Facilities Engineer

BAT•Winston-Salem, NC

About The Position

Reynolds American is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. We are on a mission to decrease the health impact of our industry. To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to Be The Change. Come, join us on this journey! REYNOLDS AMERICAN has an exciting opportunity for a Sr Facilities Engineer, in Winston Salem, NC Your key responsibilities will include: Manage third party Facilities Management group. Work both in a team environment and independently to identify facility and process issues, determine possible solutions, evaluate costs and benefits of the credible alternatives, choose the appropriate resolution, and implement while working in an operating manufacturing environment. Act as a technical resource supporting project teams and maintenance organizations within the Corporation providing leadership and direction relative to mechanical or electrical concerns. Work with outside contractors and vendors to estimate, schedule and implement projects. Develop RFPs, specifications and bid packages, determine list of qualified contractors, evaluate bids and oversee execution of the resulting contracts. Participate in facility maintenance operations to insure protection of company assets. Proactively evaluate mechanical or electrical systems to judge remaining useful life and determine appropriate schedules and budgets for replacement to ensure integrity of building conditions and power supply. Lead design of new systems as required. Responsible for technical assignments that further develop engineering skills usually under supervision of a more senior technical staff. Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria using experience and judgment in making adaptations and modifications. Lead assignments that have clear and specified goals.

Requirements

Background in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Experience Leading or coordinating the work of others including contractors, vendors and consultants.
Project management skills with the ability to lead or support the execution of projects.
Demonstrated ability to lead a cross functional team.
Demonstrated ability to work efficiently, be pro-active, and communicate effectively with team members and management.
Demonstrated ability to perform with urgency.
Ability to Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria using experience and judgment in making adaptations and modifications.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with +2 years of progressive experience or; Associate Degree in Engineering in related field with 7+ years progressive experience.

Responsibilities

Manage third party Facilities Management group.
Work both in a team environment and independently to identify facility and process issues, determine possible solutions, evaluate costs and benefits of the credible alternatives, choose the appropriate resolution, and implement while working in an operating manufacturing environment.
Act as a technical resource supporting project teams and maintenance organizations within the Corporation providing leadership and direction relative to mechanical or electrical concerns.
Work with outside contractors and vendors to estimate, schedule and implement projects.
Develop RFPs, specifications and bid packages, determine list of qualified contractors, evaluate bids and oversee execution of the resulting contracts.
Participate in facility maintenance operations to insure protection of company assets.
Proactively evaluate mechanical or electrical systems to judge remaining useful life and determine appropriate schedules and budgets for replacement to ensure integrity of building conditions and power supply.
Lead design of new systems as required.
Responsible for technical assignments that further develop engineering skills usually under supervision of a more senior technical staff.
Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria using experience and judgment in making adaptations and modifications.
Lead assignments that have clear and specified goals.

Benefits

401(k) plan that offers opportunity to save on pre- and post-tax basis up to 50 percent of eligible compensation. Company matches 100 percent of employee pre-tax/Roth (401k) contributions up to six percent
Company contributes an additional three percent to 401(k) whether employee participates or not
Comprehensive health- and welfare-benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs)
Health Savings Account start-up contribution for employees who elect the high deductible health plan
Flexible spending accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care allowing employee to use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified expenses during the calendar year
Employee assistance program offering 8 free counselling sessions, per issue, each calendar year for employees and their dependents
Company paid life insurance of 1x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum)
Company paid accidental death or dismemberment insurance of 2x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum)
Voluntary insurances offered at group rates: employee and dependent life insurance, AD&D insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, disability buy-up, and auto & home insurance
Tuition reimbursement and student loan support
Dependent Scholarship Programs
Free confidential personal financial counselling service
On-site health centers and 24/7 fitness centers at certain company locations
A charitable giving matching grants program that enables employees to direct and double their donations to qualifying charitable organizations of their choice
Health-care concierge service
Volunteer service opportunities
Extensive training opportunities
Company vehicle for eligible employees
Mobile phone allowance for eligible employees
Paid Leave: Sick and Personal Time (exempt employees may be excused with pay for brief absences; non-exempt employees receive up to 6 days)
Vacation (levels Below Senior Director receive 15 days (pro-rated during first year of service); Senior Director and Officers receive 25 days (pro-rated during first year of service)).
Holidays (Nine company recognized and two annual personal holidays to be used at the employee’s discretion)
Paid Parental Leave + temporary reduced work schedule opportunity
Funeral Leave
Short-Term Disability Leave
Long-Term Disability Leave
Jury Duty Leave
Military Leave
Released Time for Children’s Education
Community Outreach Leave
Other paid leave benefits, as required by state or local law