Description:
The Facilities Engineering Manager is responsible for overseeing and driving the programs for refrigeration, steam and air system utilities for company manufacturing and distributions center facilities. This role leads the utility planning and execution of new facility builds and building additions, while ensuring the integrity and performance optimization of existing company facilities across the manufacturing and distribution center fleet. The position establishes and enforces engineering standards for new and existing systems, develops long-term maintenance and reliability strategies, oversees and aligns optimal operational guidelines for processes and equipment, and drives continuous improvement in facility design and upkeep. Additionally, this role provides leadership and direction to a team of up to three engineers who support project execution, reliability, maintenance, continuous improvement, and operational activities. This individual and their team work hand-in-hand with our EHS team in ensuring all safety and regulatory needs and requirements of our organization are met.
What you will do:
- In coordination with internal and external subject matter experts, ensure the successful design and execution of new facility construction project deliverables re: utility systems—including compressed air, natural gas, HVAC, steam, etc. Assisting in design, build, and maintenance standards for building envelope systems related to these areas. Ensuring reliability, efficiency, and compliance with safety and sustainability standards.
- Establish and enforce engineering standards for all US plant utility systems— including refrigeration, air, and steam systems. Maintain consistency with adherence to all applicable building codes, environmental regulations, and safety requirements at local, state, and federal levels. Zero major compliance violations or safety incidents related to utility systems.
- Develop and implement preventive maintenance and reliability programs to ensure durability, energy efficiency, optimal cost-of-ownership, and structural integrity. Regularly monitor utility performance, identify potential risks, and take proactive corrective actions to maintain uninterrupted service and optimize lifecycle costs.
- Set targets to achieve reductions in energy consumption and facility lifecycle costs year-over-year through design, maintenance, and reliability improvements. Working with peers, develop and execute projects and programs to achieve those targets.
- Help develop, oversee and manage capital and operational budgets for facility projects and maintenance programs associated with steam, refrigeration and air programs.
- Provide daily leadership and technical guidance to a team of engineers, ensuring clear priorities and accountability for deliverables. Mentor team members to enhance technical skills and professional growth, while fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Ensure proper operation of steam, air, and refrigeration equipment, training team members towards relevant certifications.
- Drive annual development plans for direct reports. Offer cross-disciplinary guidance to strengthen organizational engineering capabilities.
- Oversee vendor relationships and negotiate contracts for utility systems and maintenance services. Create and maintain vendor scorecards and set targets for compliance to quality and delivery standards. Organize and retain records as needed.
- May be required to perform other job-related tasks.
What you will need to succeed:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Industrial, or related field) required or equivalent experience. Masters/MBA in Engineering preferred
- 10+ years experience Facilities engineering, managing refrigeration, air, and steam systems