Lead Facilities Engineer

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Responsible for all operational support equipment including compressed air systems (8 Bar and 200 Bar), chillers, boilers, industrial vacuum blowers, electrical, pneumatic and mechanical components.  Manages contractors doing maintenance and project work on facilities equipment, building and campus grounds maintenance.  Other areas of responsibility include energy management, interfacing with local utility companies for water and electricity, and maintenance of rented locations for production operations.

• Develop long range plans for facility equipment improvements.
• Prepare and implement cost improvements.
• Oversee building modifications and construction.
• Establish a good working relationship with facilities maintenance, production, Q.A. and Engineering.
• Installation of new automated manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Directly responsible for projects including capital and allocations to existing equipment.
• Closely monitor and review plant utility cost.
• Specify, justify, and supervise installation and maintenance of facilities and serial production including electrical,
• electronic, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Contract maintenance of building and grounds.
• Specify spare parts.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• BS Degree in Engineering
• 5 years work experience relevant to facilities engineering and maintenance 
• Must have a good working knowledge of HVAC, Compressed air equipment, Boiler, Chiller and Electrical systems.
• Must be able to prepare budgets and comprehend financial data.
• Must have strong supervisory and team building skills.
• Must have a strong background in project management.
• Must have a strong background in energy management.
• Must be flexible and able to multi-task.
• Must be willing to learn new things daily.
• Ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job posting.
• Relocation assistance is not offered for this position. 

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT  

• BS in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial or Civil Engineering 
• Knowledge of PLC Controls and VSD and VFD controls
• Knowledge of SAP/CSE
• Knowledge of Arc Flash regulations
• Knowledge of Factory Mutual Insurance standards
• Knowledge of NFPA guidelines 

EEO-Statement:
EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer.Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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