Facilities Engineer

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People are the heart of our business. Robertet fosters an environment of support and collaboration, and this is what makes this company truly special. We live by our core values of Passion, Excellence, Daring, and Caring. Our mission is all about sparking emotions, embracing sustainability, and futuring Naturals.


As a Robertet employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals. Employees are encouraged to make a difference in their local communities with a chance to participate in a paid volunteer day, supporting initiatives that drive change.


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About Robertet Group


Robertet S.A. was founded in 1850 in Grasse and is the world leader in natural products. Based in France and mainly family-owned since its creation, Robertet Group is controlled by the Maubert family. Robertet is the only perfume, flavor, and natural ingredient company that is fully integrated throughout the entire creation process, from the source to the final perfume or flavor. Today, Robertet Group is represented in more than 50 countries, has approximately 2,400 employees worldwide, and offers its customers a range of more than 1,700 natural materials and tailor-made products created in one of its 15 global creation centers.


Our Purpose


For Robertet, Nature is a craft deeply rooted in excellence. In the passion for the ingredient. It's the seed of a family spirit, carefully passed down from one generation to the next. A seed that has grown sustainably to offer tailored customer support.


Summary

The Associate Facilities Engineer supports maintenance, production, EHS, and Quality Control through individual and collaborative engineering and project-management activities. Working within the Facilities, Maintenance, and Engineering group, this role helps improve the performance and reliability of facilities, equipment, systems, and documentation across the New Jersey and New York sites. The position requires a self-starter who can manage multiple priorities, improve facility and equipment reliability, complete projects safely, on time, and within budget, and build effective relationships at all levels of the organization.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Project Management
  • Support the planning and execution of large-scale engineering projects.
  • Manage small projects from design and planning through installation, commissioning, and closeout.
  • Prepare project cost estimates covering design, equipment, materials, labor, and related expenses.
  • Interpret technical drawings and specifications and assist with submittals, requests for information (RFIs), and change orders.
• Maintenance and Reliability Engineering
  • Coordinate contractors and verify that work meets project requirements, site procedures, safety standards, and schedules.
  • Diagnose complex mechanical and electrical issues and recommend effective corrective actions.
  • Evaluate and recommend production equipment, process equipment, and fixtures based on engineering requirements and operational needs.
  • Conduct root-cause and failure analyses and recommend actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Maintain accurate and timely CMMS records in accordance with applicable SOPs and documentation standards.
  • Maintain organized internal and external service records and supporting documentation.
  • Contribute to the development and ongoing management of five-year facility plans.
  • Maintain a safe, clean work environment by complying with all applicable procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation to troubleshoot and resolve urgent facility issues.
• Sustainability
  • Develop and implement sustainability initiatives that reduce water use, waste generation, and energy consumption.
• Facilities Engineering
  • Support the reliable operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, lift safety, roofing, and related infrastructure.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and business needs.
  • Commitment to Robertet and SQF Safety and Quality Standards and continuous improvement of the quality management systems.

Competencies

• Customer focus - quick thinker, strong analytical skills, delivers customer solutions.
• Ensures accountability - Demonstrates the confidence and judgment to coordinate contractors while balancing multiple departments and priorities. Works toward operational key performance indicators and business results with a proactive attitude, strong work ethic, attention to detail, and collaborative approach.
• Communicates effectively - Prepares clear reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; presents information effectively in written and verbal formats; responds appropriately to questions from managers, clients, and the general public; and builds productive working relationships through strong interpersonal communication.
• Situational adaptability - Strong capacity to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and resolve issues. Ability to change gears and be agile with plans

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field
• Fluency in English (written and verbal)
• Some related work experience

Preferred:

• Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering preferred
• Manufacturing experience
• Food and Beverage Experience
• Experience working in GMP, food-grade, and NEC-classified areas (C1D1&2)

Experience with building systems: compressed air, dust collection/vacuum, HVAC systems, water systems, boilers, refrigeration, environmentally controlled storage rooms, chemical storage tanks, mixers, pumps, process sensors (temperature, level, flow, pH, etc.) and other facility infrastructure systems (i.e., building management systems).

Work Environment

• Workload Breakdown: 30% reliability/10% field work/60% projects
• On-site schedule required.
• All internal and exterior areas of the buildings.
• Limited work in refrigerated areas down to -10 degrees F.
• Limited Work in heated areas up to 125 degrees F
• Moderate to extensive time required in warehouse and manufacturing environments with exposure to noise, dust, and odors.
• Lifting up to 50lbs

Physical Demands

• Position typically involves moderate to extensive physical activity, including standing, bending, and walking during various times of the day.

Reasonable Accommodations
Reasonable accommodation may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities in order to perform the Essential Duties & Responsibilities of the position so long as it does not impose significant difficulty or expense on the company.

Robertet does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position-specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.