Facilities Engineer

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Role Definition

Performs maintenance, utilities, infrastructure, MEP, and facility support activities required to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a manufacturing facility. Supports utility systems, workplace services, safety, lean, sustainability, digitalization, and continuous improvement initiatives. Ensures uninterrupted support to manufacturing operations through effective management of facility assets, service providers, and infrastructure systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform and coordinate maintenance, repair, and infrastructure work related to facility systems and services.
• Monitor and support operation of electrical power distribution systems, transformers, switchgear, DG systems, UPS systems, HVAC equipment, compressed air systems, water systems, and Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Support operation, maintenance, and reliability improvement of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) systems.
• Coordinate soft services including housekeeping, pest control, landscaping, gardening, and waste management services.
• Manage contractor and vendor activities while ensuring compliance with safety standards, permit requirements, and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Support preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Assist with facility expansion, infrastructure upgrades, sustainability initiatives, and capital projects.
• Monitor utility consumption and drive energy conservation initiatives.
• Lead and participate in Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and Continuous Improvement activities.
• Support Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs, including Permit-to-Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), risk assessments, and emergency preparedness activities.
• Support manufacturing and support functions by providing safe, efficient, and customer-focused facility services.
• Maintain facility records, inspection reports, utility logs, maintenance documentation, and compliance records.

Degree Requirement

Degree In Mechanical & Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience desired.

Skill Descriptors

Accuracy and Attention to Detail

Working Knowledge

• Ensures maintenance records, utility data, and compliance documentation are accurate and complete.
• Identifies tasks requiring a high degree of detail and precision.
• Applies procedures to eliminate errors and improve work quality.
• Understands operational, financial, and safety impacts resulting from inaccurate information.
• Maintains detailed inspection, maintenance, and audit records.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking

Working Knowledge

• Analyzes facility, utility, and infrastructure issues using data and facts.
• Evaluates alternatives and recommends appropriate solutions.
• Identifies issues requiring escalation and stakeholder involvement.
• Supports operational and business decisions through data-driven analysis.
• Exercises sound judgment during operational disruptions and emergency situations.

Performance Management

Working Knowledge

• Understands performance expectations and business objectives.
• Supports achievement of department and facility KPIs.
• Participates in performance reviews and development planning.
• Demonstrates accountability for results and commitments.
• Drives continuous improvement in individual and team performance.

Problem Solving

Working Knowledge

• Applies structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Utilizes Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 5 Why, Fishbone, and A3 methodologies.
• Identifies recurring issues and implements sustainable corrective actions.
• Drives closure of corrective and preventive actions.
• Supports operational reliability improvements through effective troubleshooting.

Project Management

Working Knowledge

• Supports planning, execution, and monitoring of facility and infrastructure projects.
• Coordinates resources, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Tracks project milestones, risks, budgets, and deliverables.
• Understands project lifecycle requirements and critical path activities.
• Supports commissioning and handover of new facility systems and assets.

Relationship Management

Working Knowledge

• Builds productive relationships with internal customers, vendors, and contractors.
• Collaborates effectively across manufacturing, engineering, procurement, and EHS teams.
• Demonstrates professionalism and effective communication.
• Resolves conflicts constructively while maintaining business relationships.
• Promotes teamwork and cross-functional collaboration.

Service Excellence

Working Knowledge

• Delivers responsive and customer-focused facility services.
• Responds effectively to facility and utility-related service requests.
• Supports workplace standards that enhance employee experience.
• Manages customer expectations through proactive communication.
• Continuously improves service quality and responsiveness.

Supplier Management – MFG

Working Knowledge

• Supports supplier selection, qualification, and evaluation activities.
• Manages contractor performance against agreed expectations.
• Ensures suppliers comply with safety, quality, and operational requirements.
• Participates in supplier reviews and performance assessments.
• Monitors contract compliance and service delivery effectiveness.

Facilities & Utilities Management

Working Knowledge

• Manages HT/LT power distribution systems, transformers, switchgear, DG systems, and UPS systems.
• Supports operation and maintenance of HVAC, compressed air, water, and utility systems.
• Monitors facility infrastructure performance and reliability.
• Supports utility capacity planning and business continuity initiatives.
• Identifies and implements opportunities to improve facility efficiency and reliability.

Digital Fluency & Smart Facilities Management

Working Knowledge

• Utilizes Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as SAP PM, Maximo, or equivalent platforms.
• Develops and interprets dashboards using Power BI and other reporting tools.
• Monitors Building Management Systems (BMS) and Energy Management Systems (EMS).
• Uses digital tools and analytics to support maintenance and operational decision making.
• Supports Smart Factory, Industry 4.0, and IoT-enabled facility initiatives.
• Maintains digital records and drives data-based continuous improvement.

Safety Leadership

Working Knowledge

• Demonstrates visible commitment to a Zero-Incident Safety Culture.
• Leads and supports risk assessments, safety audits, and incident investigations.
• Ensures compliance with PTW, LOTO, electrical safety, and contractor safety requirements.
• Drives closure of safety observations and corrective actions.
• Coaches employees and contractors on safe work practices.
• Supports emergency preparedness and business continuity planning.

Lean & Continuous Improvement

Working Knowledge

• Leads Kaizen and Continuous Improvement activities.
• Promotes and sustains 5S workplace standards.
• Utilizes A3, RCA, and Lean methodologies to improve performance.
• Eliminates waste and improves operational efficiency.
• Drives cost reduction, energy conservation, and process optimization initiatives.
• Supports Operational Excellence objectives.

Vendor & Contract Management

Working Knowledge

• Manages contractor performance against KPIs and SLAs.
• Reviews contractor safety, quality, schedule, and cost performance.
• Supports contract administration and budget management activities.
• Conducts regular service performance reviews.
• Ensures accountability and compliance among service providers.

Soft Services Management

Working Knowledge

• Oversees Housekeeping, Pest Control, Landscaping, Gardening, and Waste Management services.
• Ensures cleanliness, hygiene, and workplace presentation standards are maintained.
• Conducts service audits and quality inspections.
• Monitors contractor performance and service quality.
• Supports employee satisfaction through effective workplace services.

Energy & Sustainability Management

Working Knowledge

• Monitors energy and utility consumption trends.
• Identifies opportunities for energy reduction and resource conservation.
• Supports sustainability and environmental compliance initiatives.
• Drives projects focused on reducing operating costs and environmental impact.
• Supports corporate sustainability and carbon reduction goals.

Stakeholder Management

Working Knowledge

• Partners effectively with Manufacturing, EHS, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, HR, and external suppliers.
• Communicates facility performance, risks, and improvement opportunities to stakeholders.
• Influences decisions through technical expertise and business understanding.
• Balances competing priorities while maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Drives collaboration to achieve organizational objectives.

Preferred Technical Competencies:

Utilities Management

• HT/LT Electrical Distribution Systems
• Transformer & Switchgear Operations
• DG Systems
• UPS & Battery Systems
• Power Quality Monitoring
• Compressed Air Systems
• Water Distribution Systems

MEP Systems

• HVAC Systems
• Plumbing Systems
• Fire Protection Systems
• Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Mechanical Equipment Reliability

Digital Tools

• SAP PM
• IBM Maximo
• CMMS Applications
• Power BI
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Energy Management Systems (EMS)
• IoT-Based Monitoring Solutions

Lean & Reliability

• Lean Manufacturing
• Kaizen
• 5S
• Root Cause Analysis
• A3 Problem Solving
• Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM)

Safety

• PTW Programs
• LOTO Programs
• Risk Assessment
• Contractor Safety Management
• Incident Investigation
• Electrical Safety Standards

Role Expectation

*The incumbent is expected to demonstrate strong Safety Leadership, Lean Thinking, Digital Fluency, and Customer Focus while ensuring reliable utility operations, effective workplace services, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the manufacturing facility.

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