Facility Engineer

Job Description
The Facility Engineer oversees all building-related activities and is responsible for preserving the good condition of infrastructure and ensures that facilities are safe and well-functioning. The Facility Engineer must be well-organized and able to optimize the use of space and equipment while reducing operating costs. Leading the business to a problem-free and safe area to support the employees working in the best possible conditions. The Facility Engineer will report to the Plant Manager.
Principal Job Duties:

• The Facilities Engineer will ensure an optimum production environment by directing the installation, maintenance, and repair of all utilities, building systems, machinery, tools and equipment
• Ensure that preventive maintenance is maintained and that all applicable policies and procedures are followed to meet strict safety standards
• Manage systems, KPI reporting and drive overall improvement
• Supervise all facility staff and third party service providers
• Negotiate contracts with service providers to ensure the highest quality services at the best prices, and to direct the activities of said contractors
• Plan and coordinate all installations (telecommunications, heat, electricity etc.) and refurbishments
• Inspect buildings' structures to determine the need for repairs or renovations. Work with consultants to manage landscape plans.
• Review utilities consumption and strive to minimize costs. Evolve waste and recycling operations.
• Develop and implement building automation system(s)
• Responsible for all security services (camera system, door badging, alarm systems)
• Work closely with company safety team, managers and supervisors.

Qualification
Qualifications:

• Proven experience as facilities manager or relevant position
• Well-versed in technical/engineering operations and facilities management best practices
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Professional presence when interacting with all levels of employee base as well as outside contractors
• Good analytical/critical thinking
• BS/BA in facility management, engineering, business administration or relevant field, or associates degree with equivalent experience
• Requires 5+ years of management experience in a manufacturing facility setting
• Knowledge of basic accounting and finance principles
• Relevant professional qualification (e.g. CFM) will be an advantage
• Flexibility to respond to off hour emergency situations related to facility issues

Equal Opportunity Employer / Vets / Disabled