Facilities Engineer

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Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar yourejoining a global team who cares not just about the work we do but also about each other. We are the makers problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger more sustainable communities. We dontjust talk about progress and innovation here we make it happen with our customers where we work and live. Together we are building a better world so we can all enjoy living in it.

The Caterpillar Large Engine Center based in Lafayette IN is looking for a self-motivated Facilities Engineer that is both knowledgeable and skilled mechanically to assist with heavy equipment installation foundation work fire suppression systems testing and compliance and contractor management.

In this role you would report up through the Facilities team and provide your guidance in the maintenance and improvement of various facility manufacturing processes and equipment. This will include design construction systems integration maintenance and other services needed to support our operations. You will be responsible to ensure all established standards policies and practices related to quality safety cost reduction hazardous materials ergonomics etc are compliant for the projects that you work on. You will have a direct impact on our key goals including safety continuous improvement delivery performance equipment availability operational efficiency cost savings process capability etc.

This will be a demanding but rewarding job!

What you will do:

• Coordinating performing or assisting in routine maintenance construction work or integration of manufacturing equipment supporting equipment and infrastructure.
• Manage Fire suppression systems testing and compliance
• Support contractor interactions assuring that all on-site contractors meet project deadlines and that all work is completed safely following the facility / regulatory requirements.
• Ensures compliance with specifications codes or customer requirements by directing or coordinating installation manufacturing construction maintenance documentation support or testing activities.
• Monitoring and maintaining parts and tools inventory for infrastructure components and services.
• Serving as first line of support for building service problems and work requests; often Troubleshooting throughout the facility to determine the cause of failure the lack of efficiency and the need for repair or improvement of systems or equipment.
• Assisting other facility engineers and supporting manufacturing and other related departments.
• Establishes construction manufacturing or installation standards or specifications by performing a wide range of detailed calculations.
• Analyzes and recommends current and future systems procedures training and equipment needs based upon understanding and communication with customers.

Skills you must have:

• Plant Facilities Management: Extensive knowledge of processes methodologies and techniques used to manage plant facilities; ability to handle the full spectrum of activities for managing and maintaining physical facilities and infrastructure.
• Construction Engineering and Technology: Basic knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology to the construction industry; ability to apply principles techniques procedures and equipment for a specific branch of engineering to the design and production of various goods and services.
• Engineering - MFG: Working knowledge of processes techniques and methods of engineering in a manufacturing environment; ability to design and implement materials structures machines devices systems and processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention.
• Manufacturing Standards Procedures and Policies: Working knowledge of organizational standards procedures and policies in manufacturing activities; ability to plan guide and monitor manufacturing processes for compliance.
• Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Extensive knowledge of troubleshooting approaches tools and techniques; ability to anticipate detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing environment.
• Problem Solving: Extensive knowledge of approaches tools techniques for recognizing anticipating and resolving organizational operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
• Effective Communications: Extensive understanding of effective communication concepts tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit receive and accurately interpret ideas information and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Project Management: Working knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan organize monitor and control projects ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.

Education:

• Accredited engineering or engineering technology degree or equivalent experience

Top candidates will also have:

• Fire suppression systems testing and compliance
• Demonstrated abilities as an influential or indirect leader
• HVAC/Mechanical power distribution or electrical utilities/equipment project experiences
• Industrial facility and capital project experience; use of MS Projects and/or Primavera is a plus
• Ability to use AutoCAD Creo Solidworks or other engineering software tools
• Building management system experience (Simplex experience is a plus)
• Knowledge of permitting and regulatory requirements

Additional Information:

• Travel requirements may be up to 10%.
• This position is located in Lafayette IN
• Domestic relocation Assistance is Available
• Visa Sponsorship is NOT Available.

Final details:

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Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-related knowledge skills individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility terms and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical dental and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation Holidays Volunteer etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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