Engineer- Facilities I US USA
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The Facility Engineer I oversees assigned building-system maintenance, housekeeping, landscaping, contractor work administration, and safety management. The role works with Plant Replication, Manufacturing, and Development Engineering to modify and sustain facility systems, and coordinates facility priorities with production needs. The successful individual is expected to have broad knowledge of facilities, production equipment, and manufacturing processes.
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First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: The Facility Engineer I will oversee assigned building system maintenance, housekeeping, landscaping, contractor work administration, and safety management. This role will receive input from various internal and external sources, working with Plant Replication, Manufacturing and Development Engineering to modify and sustain facility systems.The successful individual will have a broad knowledge of the existing facilities, production equipment, and manufacturing processes. Education/Experience: - High School diploma and one of the following qualifications: - 5 years as a Facility Engineering Technician in a Manufacturing environment. - Skilled trades certification as an Electrical or Mechanical Journeyman with 3 years in a Manufacturing environment. - Associate degree in a technical discipline with 3 years as a Facility Engineering Technician in a manufacturing environment. - Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline. - Demonstrates experience with commercial building utility power, air compressors, emergency generators, plumbing, fire detection, and facility systems. - Able to detect and resolve problems using professional knowledge and strong problem-solving skills. - Knowledge of Facilities Engineering Techniques and Practices. - Knowledge of computer applications including CAD a plus. Required Skills/Competencies: - Knowledge of building electrical, mechanical and HVAC with a strong emphasis on electrical systems. - Knowledge of OSHA 70E Arc Flash programs. - Knowledge of facility BMS systems, life safety, and fire systems. - Excellent communications skills; able to communicate technical requirements to non-technical stakeholders. - A team player with the ability to work well with internal and external teams. - Ability to plan, prioritize, and coordinate multiple work streams across all building systems, balancing safety, uptime, cost, and schedule. Required Skills/Competencies: - Knowledge of building electrical, mechanical and HVAC with a strong emphasis on electrical systems. - Knowledge of OSHA 70E Arc Flash programs. - Knowledge of facility BMS systems, life safety, and fire systems. - Excellent communications skills; able to communicate technical requirements to non-technical stakeholders. - A team player with the ability to work well with internal and external teams. - Ability to plan, prioritize, and coordinate multiple work streams across all building systems, balancing safety, uptime, cost, and schedule. Essential Responsibilities: Ensures that all contractors and on-site vendors are aware of and adhere to all Company Safety Procedures and that they signify by signing the proper documentation. Interfaces with other departments, contractors, and supplier personnel to align facility priorities with production needs and planned outages. Participates in troubleshooting and restoration of building system upsets and outages; coordinates response, communicates status/ETA, and drives permanent corrective actions. Provides day-to-day technical direction to facility technicians and vendors, including assigning work priorities, clarifying methods/standards, coordinating access/LOTO as applicable, and verifying completion/quality. Assists in the department budget process and audits the same to ensure that goals are met. Responsible for effective communications levels and fosters team building. Responsible for adherence to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards. Identifies and recommends opportunities for cost savings. Acts as the tec
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