Facilities Engineer

Title: Facilities Engineer


Pay Rate: $75/hr

Employment Type: Contract (Approximately 6 months; extension possible)

Schedule: M-F

Location: Hickory, NC (100% Onsite)

Job Code: JPC-12532

Tekberry is seeking an experienced Facilities Engineer to support our client, a world-class manufacturer of glass and optical products.


Scope of Position:

• Develop and manage equipment upgrade/replacement plans and building upgrades.
• Manage facilities engineering projects.
• Develop, maintain, and upgrade (as required) the Control Systems for Chilled Water, Water Filtration, Compound Delivery and Silos, Building Automation System (BAS), and other Facilities-Related Data Monitoring Systems.
• Manage and coordinate all outside vendors and contractors supporting the facility in the following areas: HVAC systems, Chillers, Roof Maintenance and Replacement, Roll-Up Doors, Cleaning Services, Plumbing, Exhaust Fans, Lawn Care, and Snow Removal.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Establish project plans (scope, schedule, cost estimates, procurement/contracting strategy, project acceptance criteria, etc.) for facilities related projects.
• Provide project management and coordination for key facilities projects.
• Assist in the evaluation and verify justification for projects.
• Establish project teams working with plant and/or outside contractors.
• Prepare and route Appropriation Requests as necessary.
• Provide periodic project updates to Plant Personnel and Staff.
• Support Plant Safety and Environmental Programs.
• Ensure compliance with external regulatory and internal company policies.

Required Years and Areas of Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in facilities-related project management and working with sub-contractors for general building maintenance and repair.

Required Education:

• BS Degree in an Engineering field preferred

Required Skills:

• Strong fundamental knowledge of mechanical engineering concepts.
• Fluent in the use of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD
• Flexibility to learn new processes and equipment. Desire to train on raw materials systems, pollution abatement systems, HVAC, compressed air, chilled water, and other facilities/BAS systems.
• Proven project management experience
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Tekberry Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Tekberry, Inc is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).


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