Facility Engineer

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This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate. 

Onsite  - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Tonawanda on a full-time basis.

The Role:

As a member of our Facilities Team, you will be responsible for Mechanical Engineering at the site, which includes maintaining the facilities assets, and managing the projects and suppliers in a safe, compliant, cost-efficient manner.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

  • Engage in providing facilities and plant engineering services necessary for proper physical operation of the manufacturing facility including areas where contract services may be provided.  

  • Engage in building maintenance, administrative services, space management, housekeeping, tenant services and property maintenance.

  • Coordinate activities associated with steam generation, compressed air, chilled water, natural gas, and other utilities including utility supply and engineering support.  

  • Coordinate operations/support, regulatory/legislative interface including federal, state and local governmental agencies, hazardous material remediation, chemical risk management, design for the environment, pollution prevention and industrial hygiene management.  

  • Support the design, construction, integration, plant installation, and successful launch of equipment and tools at the site and any ongoing improvement activities.

  • Provide technical direction and oversite of outside vendors including developing scopes of work and contract management and compliance.

  • Responsible for all architectural, electrical, or mechanical categories relating to forecasting, planning, and executing asset sustainment plans and strategies, accountable for facility condition assessments.

  • Responsible for the execution of and compliance to the Project Delivery Program Manager (PDPM) for their responsible portfolio and projects. High cost/complexity projects requiring engineering.

  • Manage project budgets including but not limited to - forecasting, accruals, invoice process, ensuring allocated, committed, and spent funds are balanced.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.

  • 2+ years of experience in leading projects.

  • Strong technical knowledge and ability in Facilities related disciplines.

  • Excellent level of analytical ability, communication and interpersonal skills required to build relationships with team members and customers to solve problems and resolve issues.

  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and difficult projects and assignments with high level of autonomy and accountability for results.

  • Demonstrates initiative by reaching beyond work assigned to improve output and/or help others.

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

  • Knowledge of GM's Archibus and Ariba systems.

Compensation:

  • The expected base compensation for this role is: $80,700.00 - $109,400.00 USD annual. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

  • Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Benefits:

  • Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

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