Facilities Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

This position will require access to ITAR and/or EAR controlled technical data, technology or source code, and requires that all individuals in this role be authorized to access such information

General Description:

The Facilities Engineer, is an exempt position, reporting to the Chief Facilities Engineer. The position requires a strong technical background and good supervisory and organizational skills. The Facilities Engineer interacts with people in all levels of the organization, as well as vendors, contractors, and representatives from government agencies, therefore good communication skills are also required. Leadership and attention to detail are required characteristics.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform Facilities Engineering functions
• Perform Industrial Engineering functions
• Perform production method improvements
• Assist the Maintenance Supervisor and Chief Facilities Engineer in the overseeing of the maintenance department

Education And Experience Requirements:

• BS in Engineering; Industrial or Mechanical preferred
• Minimum 5 years experience with manufacturing facilities and production activities.
• Experience with:
  • Boilers and boiler water chemistry
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Vacuum pump systems
  • Air compressors and air dryers
  • Piping diagrams, sizing and selection
  • HVAC and plant ventilation design
  • Sprinkler systems
• Proficient with AutoCAD, MS Office, CMMS, and use of the internet to locate equipment, parts, and technical information.
• Ability to direct and focus internal and external work groups
• Flexible, "hands on" style, able to work well with co-workers

Special Tasks and Focus Areas :

• Perform Facilities Engineering functions
  • Maintaining infrastructure
  • Facilities planning
  • Production equipment support
  • Production ventilation improvement, design and implementation
  • Production work station/facility drops, design, planning, and layouts
• Perform Industrial Engineering functions
  • Provide production support with factory layouts
  • Upgrading production equipment and work stations including all facility drops
  • Ergonomic improvements
• Perform production method improvements, as they relate to:
  • Facilities
  • Equipment
  • Work stations
  • Factory layouts
• Ensure all work product takes into account and upholds EHS standards
• Assist the Maintenance Supervisor and Chief Facilities Engineer in the overseeing of the maintenance department
  • Fill in as required to supervise the maintenance department personnel
  • Become an admin level user of the CMMS
  • Plan and coordinate maintenance projects
    • Direct maintenance personnel to complete projects

“ AA/EOE/W/M/Vet/Disable ”

R.E. Darling Co., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as protected veteran, among other things, or status as qualified individual with disability.