Facilities Operation Engineer Libertyville, IL

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With a comprehensive total rewards package continuing education and training and tremendous potential with a growing global organization Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.

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The Operating Engineer provides electrical and mechanical support for the assigned buildings main building is print facility in Libertyville IL. This role has wide range of responsibilities including low/medium voltage power HVAC system and controls mechanical system troubleshooting preventive maintenance emergency response general maintenance carpentry plumbing system and vendor management.

Primary responsibilities will include electrical/mechanical support for power systemslighting systems and controls and other facility subsystems and support tools. This role will also manage general maintenance within our two offices located in Deerfield and downtown Chicago

Key Responsibilities

Equipment & Systems Maintenance

• Operate all building systems and infrastructure within the facilities including fire/life safety mechanical (HVAC plumbing controls) lighting and temperature control systems light construction (painting doors locks)

• Responsible for ensuring that maintenance projects performed at the building are properly planned executed and closed out following standard industry practices.
• Be able to work with onsite team and vendors to manage planned outages mitigating risk to both production printers and network equipment
• Perform minor plumbing repairs.
• Move office furniture machinery equipment and other materials as requested
• Complete all safety and related training per month.
• Support upkeep of building systems such as HVAC lighting compressed air plumbing doors and basic electrical/mechanical systems.
• Responsible for overseeing the activities of contractors working within the building either as representatives of the building itself or tenants operating within the building.
• Respond effectively to all emergencies 24/7

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance (PM/PdM)

• Execute scheduled preventive maintenance tasks per work order.
• Inspect equipment and systems to identify wear potential failures and safety concerns; recommend corrective actions.
• Document findings and complete work orders with clear notes parts usage and downtime tracking.
• Follow all safety policies including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) machine guarding requirements PPE use and safe work practices.
• Ensure maintenance areas and ensure tools are orderly clean and parts are stored safely.
• Support audits and compliance programs (e.g. OSHA GMP SQF/BRC/food safety if applicable).

Troubleshooting & Repairs

• Restore equipment to operational condition safely and quickly minimizing production disruption.
• Collaborate with Operations Engineering and Safety teams to support productivity and reliability goals.
• Read and interpret manuals schematics and diagrams for repairs and PM development.

Technical Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude: bearings chains belts gearboxes alignment lubrication.
• Basic-to-intermediate electrical skills: motors sensors relays VFD basics (as applicable) control circuits.
• Experience with pneumatics/hydraulics: valves cylinders compressors regulators.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of three years of applicable working experience in general building repair and maintenance and basic carpentry and plumbing.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as business needs require.
• Ability to read basic mechanical/electrical diagrams and use hand/power tools safely.
• General knowledge of air handler systems generator and BAS system

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods; frequent bending kneeling climbing ladders.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs (with or without accommodation). Work in environments with noise moving machinery temperature variations.
• This position requires frequent walking climbing bending kneeling lifting stooping and working/extending overhead including:
  • Lifting a minimum of 80 lbs.
  • Using ladders up to 30 ft and working from heights.
  • Climbing a ladder while carrying a tool bag weighing approximately 20 lbs.
• Ability to wear PPE (safety glasses hearing protection safety-toe footwear gloves etc.).

Alight requires all virtual interviews to be conducted on video.

Flexible Working

So that you can be your best at work and home we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs 5 years in a row.

Benefits

We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind body wallet and life because its important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options wellbeing and support programs retirement vacation and sick leave maternity paternity & adoption leave continuing education and training as well as several voluntary benefit options.

By applying for a position with Alight you understand that should you be made an offer it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alights employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation education verification employment verification and criminal check search against global sanctions and government watch lists credit check and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Our commitment to Inclusion

We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued respected and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger more innovative and more successful.

At Alight we welcome and embrace all individuals regardless of their background and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter more inclusive future.

As part of this commitment Alight will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring reasonable accommodation is needed please contact .

Equal Opportunity Policy Statement

Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex race color religion creed national origin ancestry age physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy marital or domestic partner status citizenship military or veteran status sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression genetic information or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal state or local addition we take affirmative action to employ disabled persons disabled veterans and other covered veterans.

Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs practices and observances unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting their recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.

Note this job description does not restrict managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries partners or purchasers of Alight business units.

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We offer you a competitive total rewards package continuing education & training and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

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Pay Transparency Statement: Alight considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level including but not limited to a candidates experience education certification/credentials market data internal equity and geography. Alight makes these decisions on an individualized non-discriminatory basis. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. Alight also offers a comprehensive benefits package; for specific details on our benefits package please visit: Wellbeing and Benefits Selector Page - Alight

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries partners or purchasers of Alight business units.