Facilities Engineer - Senior

Job Summary:

Under minimal supervision, maintains and repairs plant equipment, buildings and grounds.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversees the functioning of building systems including electrical, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Condition (HVAC), structural, mechanical, fire/life safety, etc. Leads project management and oversees contractors for complex facilities renovation projects entailing mechanical, structural, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Condition (HVAC), electrical, production floor arrangement, etc. Documents repairs and maintenance completed. Trains less experienced Facilities Engineers, technicians and line workers on complex repairs and maintenance requirements. Coaches and mentors less experienced Facilities Engineers.

The Facility Engineer is responsible for ensuring the reliable operation and maintenance of plant utilities, infrastructure, buildings, and facility services to support safe, efficient, and uninterrupted manufacturing operations. The role focuses on managing utilities such as compressed air, water, power distribution, centralized coolant systems, facility upkeep, housekeeping, gardening, and overall plant infrastructure.

Utility Management

• Ensure the availability, reliability, and efficiency of plant utility systems including:
  • Compressed Air Systems
  • Industrial & Domestic Water Systems
  • Centralized Coolant Systems
  • DG Sets and Power Distribution Systems
  • HVAC and Ventilation Systems
• Monitor utility consumption and drive cost optimization initiatives.
• Plan and execute preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance activit

Building & Infrastructure Management

• Ensure upkeep and maintenance of plant buildings, roads, drainage systems, parking areas, and associated infrastructure.
• Coordinate civil, electrical, and mechanical maintenance activities.
• Manage facility expansion, renovation, and infrastructure improvement projects.
• Ensure facilities comply with safety, statutory, and environmental requirements.

Facility Management

• Manage day-to-day facility operations to maintain a safe, clean, and productive work environment.
• Oversee facility-related contracts and service providers.
• Ensure timely resolution of facility maintenance requests.
• Maintain asset records and facility documentation.

Housekeeping & Gardening Management

• Lead housekeeping activities to maintain world-class cleanliness standards across the facility.
• Manage landscaping and gardening activities to enhance the plant environment.
• Ensure contractor compliance with quality, safety, and service standards.
• Conduct periodic audits and implement improvement actions.

Safety, Compliance & Sustainability

• Ensure compliance with EHS, statutory, environmental, and facility management requirements.
• Conduct safety inspections, risk assessments, and support internal/external audits (ISO, EHS, customer, and regulatory).
• Drive energy conservation, water management, waste reduction, and sustainability initiatives.
• Promote a safe and environmentally responsible workplace through continuous improvement and compliance monitoring.

Vendor & Contractor Management

• Manage facility service providers, contractors, and utility vendors.
• Monitor contractor performance, quality, cost, and adherence to safety requirements.
• Prepare scope of work, evaluate quotations, and support procurement activities.

Competencies:
Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Customer focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

Optimizes work processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Situational adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Emergency Preparedness - Plans, manages and supports the site s emergency preparedness program; identifies risks and develops a risk management plan to address incidents such as power outage, flood, and fire; manages the maintenance of emergency systems for fire and flood protection; reports any system impairments.

Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability - Develops and directs the site s environmental stewardship using appropriate or recognized sustainability programs.

Facilities Design and Development - Plans and manages the design of facilities considering the requirements and needs of owners and occupants of the facility; manages and supports site construction activities in compliance to building standards.

Facility Technology Management - Plans, directs and manages facility management business and operational technologies; evaluates, implements and operates integrated workplace management systems; conducts assessments and collaborates on facility management technology needs analysis including audio, visual, and Information Technology capacity and phone systems.

Project Management - Establishes and maintains the balance of scope, schedule and resources for a temporary effort (a project ). Ensures results/impact from temporary effort are fully realized as possible.

Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:
College, university, or equivalent degree required.

Experience:
Intermediate level of relevant work experience required.