Facilities Engineer IV

Job Title: Facilities Engineer IV
Location: Hickory, NC 28601
Duration: 06 Months, (Possibilities of Extension)
Work Schedule: Mon – Fri, 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM but can be a little flexible with exact working hours.

Job Description:
Product of Position:

• Develop and manage multi-year equipment upgrade/replacement plans.
• Manage facilities engineering projects.
• Develop and manage the preventative maintenance program for all plant support equipment such as the following: HVAC systems, Chillers, Compressed Air Systems, Plumbing, Power Distribution, Exhaust Fans, Roll-Up Doors, etc.
• Develop, maintain, and upgrade (as required) the Control Systems for Chilled Water, Water Filtration, Compound Delivery and Silos, Building Automation System (Client), and other Facilities-Related Data Monitoring Systems.
• Support maintenance on plant processing equipment.
• Manage and coordinate all outside vendors and contractors supporting the facility in the following areas: HVAC systems, Chillers, Roof Maintenance and Replacement, Roll-Up Doors, Cleaning Services, Plumbing, Exhaust Fans, Lawn Care, and Snow Removal.

 
Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Establish project plans (Product, schedule, cost estimates, procurement/contracting strategy, project acceptance criteria, etc.) for facilities related projects.
• Monitor performance and troubleshoot any type of alarms for plant support systems such as the following: Chilled Water, Water Filtration, Compound Delivery and Silos, Building Automation System (Client), and other Facilities-Related Data Monitoring Systems.
• Provide project management and coordination for key facilities projects.
• Assist in the evaluation and verify justification for projects.
• Establish project teams working with plant and/or outside contractors.
• Prepare and route Appropriation Requests as necessary.
• Provide periodic project updates to Plant Personnel and Staff.
• Support Plant Safety and Environmental Programs.
• Ensure compliance with external regulatory and internal company policies.

 
Required Years and Areas of Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in facilities-related project management and working with sub-contractors for general building maintenance and repair.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Controls-related programming and troubleshooting.

 
Required Education:

• BS Degree in an Engineering field, Electrical preferred

 
Required Skills:

• Strong fundamental knowledge of mechanical engineering concepts.
• Fluent in the use of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and/or Inventor.
• Flexibility to learn new processes and equipment. Desire to train on raw materials systems, pollution abatement systems, HVAC, compressed air, chilled water, and other facilities/Client systems.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

 
Desired skills:

• Professional Engineering Registration or PMI certification.
• CFM, FMA certifications.
• LEED Accredited Professional Designation preferred.