Facilities Engineer

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Role Definition

Supports maintenance, utilities, infrastructure, MEP systems, and workplace services activities required for the safe and efficient operation of the manufacturing facility. Assists in maintaining facility assets, utility systems, workplace services, and contractor activities while developing knowledge of facility engineering principles and manufacturing support operations. Works under the guidance of senior facility professionals and contributes to continuous improvement, safety, and sustainability initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance, repair, and infrastructure activities related to facility systems and services.
• Support daily monitoring of electrical distribution systems, transformers, DG systems, UPS systems, HVAC equipment, compressed air systems, water systems, and Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Assist in operation and maintenance activities for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems.
• Support coordination of housekeeping, pest control, landscaping, gardening, and waste management services.
• Work with contractors and vendors while ensuring compliance with safety requirements and work permits.
• Participate in preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Assist with facility improvement projects, infrastructure upgrades, and sustainability initiatives.
• Collect and analyze utility consumption data to support energy conservation efforts.
• Participate in Lean, Kaizen, 5S, and Continuous Improvement activities.
• Support Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs, including PTW, LOTO, safety observations, and emergency response activities.
• Provide timely support to manufacturing operations through effective facility service coordination.
• Maintain facility records, maintenance logs, inspection reports, and compliance documentation.
• Support digitalization initiatives utilizing CMMS, BMS, and reporting platforms.

Degree Requirement

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience preferred.

Skill Descriptors

Accuracy and Attention to Detail

· Maintains accurate maintenance and utility records.

· Follows established procedures and checklists.

· Completes assigned documentation accurately and on time.

· Understands the importance of data quality and compliance requirements.

· Supports reporting and record retention activities.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking

• Uses available information to identify routine facility issues.
• Escalates complex issues to senior team members.
• Follows established procedures to support decision making.
• Evaluates basic alternatives with guidance.
• Supports operational problem resolution using factual data.

Performance Management

• Understands assigned goals and performance expectations.
• Supports departmental KPI achievement.
• Demonstrates accountability for assigned work.
• Participates in performance and development discussions.
• Seeks opportunities for personal growth and learning.

Problem Solving

• Assists in identifying operational issues.
• Participates in Root Cause Analysis activities.
• Supports implementation of corrective actions.
• Uses basic problem-solving tools such as 5 Why analysis.
• Escalates recurring issues when necessary.

Project Coordination

• Supports planning and execution of facility-related projects.
• Tracks assigned project activities and action items.
• Coordinates with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Assists in project documentation and reporting.
• Participates in commissioning and handover activities.

Relationship Management

• Builds positive working relationships with internal customers and suppliers.
• Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Communicates effectively with stakeholders.
• Demonstrates professionalism and customer focus.
• Supports teamwork and collaboration initiatives.

Service Excellence

• Responds to facility-related requests in a timely manner.
• Supports workplace service standards.
• Assists in maintaining customer satisfaction.
• Communicates service status effectively.
• Participates in service improvement activities.

Supplier Management – MFG

• Supports contractor onboarding and monitoring activities.
• Verifies contractor compliance with safety requirements.
• Assists in supplier performance reviews.
• Maintains contractor records and documentation.
• Escalates supplier performance concerns when identified.

Facilities & Utilities Systems

• Understands fundamental operation of electrical and utility systems.
• Supports monitoring of HT/LT systems, transformers, DG sets, and UPS systems.
• Assists in HVAC, compressed air, water, and utility system maintenance activities.
• Supports facility inspections and reliability monitoring.
• Contributes to utility efficiency improvement initiatives.

Digital Fluency & Smart Facilities

• Uses CMMS platforms such as SAP PM or Maximo.
• Maintains digital maintenance and utility records.
• Supports dashboard development and reporting activities.
• Uses BMS and EMS systems for monitoring facility performance.
• Learns and applies digital tools to improve operational effectiveness.

Safety

• Demonstrates commitment to Caterpillar safety standards.
• Participates in safety audits, inspections, and observations.
• Complies with PTW, LOTO, and contractor safety requirements.
• Reports unsafe conditions and near misses.
• Supports emergency response and preparedness activities.

Lean & Continuous Improvement

• Participates in Kaizen events and improvement workshops.
• Supports 5S implementation and workplace organization.
• Contributes ideas for waste reduction and process improvement.
• Assists in implementation of Lean initiatives.
• Supports operational excellence objectives.

Vendor & Contract Coordination

• Supports contractor scheduling and work coordination.
• Assists in monitoring contractor performance.
• Tracks SLA compliance and service delivery activities.
• Maintains vendor-related documentation.
• Supports contractor review meetings.

Soft Services Management

• Supports delivery of housekeeping, landscaping, gardening, pest control, and waste management services.
• Conducts routine service inspections.
• Tracks service quality observations.
• Escalates service gaps to senior personnel.
• Supports workplace cleanliness and appearance standards.

Energy & Sustainability

• Collects and reports utility consumption data.
• Supports energy conservation initiatives.
• Assists in sustainability projects and compliance activities.
• Participates in resource conservation programs.
• Supports environmental performance improvement efforts.

Stakeholder Management

• Interacts effectively with Manufacturing, EHS, Engineering, Procurement, and suppliers.
• Communicates assigned work status and issues.
• Supports collaboration across functional teams.
• Responds professionally to stakeholder requests.
• Escalates concerns appropriately.

Preferred Technical Competencies

Utilities Systems

• Basic knowledge of HT/LT Distribution Systems
• DG Systems
• UPS Systems
• Transformers & Switchgear
• Compressed Air Systems
• Water Distribution Systems

MEP Systems

• HVAC Systems
• Plumbing Systems
• Fire Protection Systems
• Building Management Systems (BMS)

Digital Tools

· SAP PM

· IBM Maximo

· CMMS Platforms

· Power BI (Basic)

· Microsoft Office Suite

· EMS and BMS Applications

Lean & Reliability

• 5S
• Kaizen
• Root Cause Analysis
• A3 Problem Solving
• Lean Fundamentals

Safety

• PTW Awareness
• LOTO Awareness
• Risk Assessment Participation
• Contractor Safety Requirements
• Incident Reporting

Role Expectation

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate strong learning agility, safety awareness, teamwork, customer focus, and continuous improvement mindset while supporting facility operations, utility reliability, workplace services, compliance requirements, and manufacturing business needs under the guidance of senior facility leadership.

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