Principal Facilities Engineer

Job Summary: 

We are looking for an experienced Principal Facilities Engineer to oversee all building-related activities. You will be responsible for preserving the good condition of infrastructure and ensure that facilities system are safe and well functioning. Ideally you will be well-organized and able to optimize the use of space and equipment while reducing operating costs. Leadership abilities and phenomenal efficiency can set you apart among our candidate pool. The goal is to ensure our business’s accommodation is problem-free and safe so that employees can work under the best conditions.

Responsibilities: 

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee facilities installation, refurbishment, expansion, and improvement projects covering mechanical, electrical, building, and utility systems.
• Ensure reliable operation and maintenance of critical facilities infrastructure, including HVAC, electrical systems, mechanical systems, utilities, and building services.
• Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability and minimize operational downtime.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of facilities, equipment, and building infrastructure to identify maintenance, repair, improvement, and compliance requirements.
• Monitor and analyze utilities consumption and implement initiatives to improve energy efficiency and optimize operating costs.
• Support facilities infrastructure design, capacity planning, upgrades, and expansion to meet current and future manufacturing requirements.
• Review engineering drawings, layouts, specifications, blueprints, and technical documentation related to facilities projects and modifications.

• Develop and manage project schedules, priorities, resources, and timelines to ensure projects are delivered safely and effectively.
• Coordinate and supervise external contractors, service providers, and vendors to ensure work is completed according to technical, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure contractors comply with site safety requirements and applicable company procedures while performing work on-site.
• Maintain facilities records, maintenance logs, technical documentation, compliance records, and relevant statutory documentation.
• Prepare facilities performance reports, technical analysis, forecasts, and project updates for management.
• Support budgeting, cost management, service contracts, and facilities-related expenditure planning.
• Ensure facilities operations comply with applicable safety, environmental, building, and regulatory requirements, including relevant DOE, DOSH, and OSHA requirements.
• Ensure proper management and disposal of scheduled waste and other waste materials in accordance with applicable environmental and safety requirements.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and task coordination to facilities engineers, technicians, and other team members.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance facilities reliability, safety, efficiency, sustainability, and operational performance.
• Stay current with facilities

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related engineering discipline.
• Proven experience as a Facilities Engineer, Senior Facilities Engineer, Facilities Manager, or in a similar role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of facilities engineering operations, maintenance practices, and critical manufacturing infrastructure.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems, mechanical utilities, electrical distribution, and building services.
• Experience supporting manufacturing facility expansion, infrastructure upgrades, equipment installation, and facilities improvement projects.
• Knowledge of BFO or relevant competency would be an advantage.
• High Voltage Chargeman competency or other relevant electrical competency would be an advantage.
• Relevant DOE/DOSH Competent Person certification or other recognized professional qualification would be an added advantage.
• Good understanding of preventive maintenance, contractor management, safety requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Good project management, organizational, and planning skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across Engineering, Operations, EHS, contractors, and external authorities.
• Demonstrated leadership capability with the ability to guide and coordinate engineers, technicians, contractors, and service providers.