Engineer- Facilities III USA

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.

Basic Job Functions:

The Facilities Engineer III will develop, modify, document and manage facility system designs and installation for existing and future manufacturing, engineering and other manufacturing facilities systems. This role will receive input from various internal and external sources, working with Plant Replication, Manufacturing and Development Engineering to modify facility systems ensuring project budget and timing is met. The successful individual will have a broad knowledge of the existing facilities, production equipment and manufacturing processes. Utilizing strong project management skills, the individual will apply their deep knowledge of company standards to create/modify new/existing facility systems. The Facilities Engineer III will work closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Corporate Facilities, Plant Replication, Site Services, and Contractors/Vendors to establish requirements and manage expectations of solution(s). The successful individual will participate in critical design reviews for new equipment and manufacturing processes. The successful individual will coach and mentor fellow associates to expand their knowledge and skills base of facility systems.

Experience:

• 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.
• Outstanding knowledge of Facilities Engineering techniques and practices.
• Demonstrated experience with equipment systems including mechanical and pneumatic/hydraulic with electrical controls.
• Proven working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Possess good leadership in Supervisory / Management skills.
• Demonstrated experience with the start-up of process equipment.
• Successfully led projects through their life cycle including cost estimating, resourcing, scheduling, installation and final documentation.
• Created project-related reports including costing and status.

Education:

• High School diploma and at least fifteen (15) years as a Facility Engineer in a Manufacturing setting or:
• Skilled Trade Electrical or Mechanical Journeyman with ten (10) years in a Manufacturing setting or:
• Associates Degree in a technical discipline with ten (10) years as a Facility Engineer in a manufacturing setting or:
• Bachelors degree in a technical discipline with seven (7) years Facility engineering experience in a manufacturing setting.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Demonstrated proficiency of building electrical, mechanical and HVAC with a strong emphasis on electrical systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA 70E Arc Flash programs
• Demonstrated knowledge of facility BMS systems, access control, security, life safety, and fire systems.
• Excellent communications and presentation skills.
• A team player with the ability to work well with internal and external teams.
• Proven ability to multitask in an extremely fast paced changing environment.
• Proven problem solving skills
• Exceptional organizational skills and supervisory skills.
• Proven knowledge of managing skilled trades in a large facility operation.
• Proven ability for create job plans and setting up Preventive Maintenance in MAXIMO or CMMS.
• Proficient in maintaining and troubleshooting General Electronics.
• Proficient in maintaining and troubleshooting General Mechanical Systems.
• Knowledge of LOTO management and requirements for installation of new equipment.
• Proven working knowledge of HVAC, Industrial processes, mechanical systems, electrical, plumbing, BMS controls, IT infrastructure, and facilities engineering.
• Sound project managements skills.
• Excellent communications and presentation skills. Proven ability to lead meetings.
• Knowledge of maintaining and troubleshooting general electronics and mechanical systems.
• Proven knowledge of the manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Knowledge in Fire Life Safety system and Preventive Maintenance.
• Proven knowledge of building, ADA, life safety, and NFPA 70 E Standards and codes.
• Provide technical leadership.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Ensures that all contractors and on-site vendors procured by the Facilities Manager are aware of and adhere to all Company Safety Procedures and that they signify by signing the proper documentation.
• Interfaces with other departments, contractor and supplier personnel.
• Provides input 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.
• Maintains Perrysburg building and grounds facilities using applicable resources and equipment.
• Evaluates and recommends all facility-related contractors including janitorial, security, grounds/building maintenance, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. Administers contracts, ensuring that the building is receiving quality service & prices according to the contract. Resolves any discrepancies with contractor.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities concerned with design, construction, modification, and maintenance of equipment and machinery within the plant.
• Establishes standards and policies, maintains OSHA 70-E electrical standards.
• Recommends equipment and services purchased to improve operating efficiencies and provides justification required. Conducts comprehensive studies to analyze and improve utility and departmental effectiveness.
• Provides leadership in achieving safety goals. Ensures on-going safety awareness for facilities department and ensures that various environmental and safety regulatory requirements are met.
• Maintains facility engineering drawings.
• Leads new construction projects. Ensures that contractors are performing work that is timely and meets specifications. Ensures that invoices for work and materials are in accordance with the contract. Resolves any problems with contractor or material supplier.
• Exhibits a self-directed proactive approach in problem solving.
• Interface with Operations and Development and Manufacturing Engineering in challenging, collaborative, results driven work environment.
• Work with various teams to develop project scopes, budget and deliverables.
• Develop solutions according to company and industrial design standards.
• Coaches and mentors junior staff.
• Acts as a Group Leader in the absence of Facilities Manager.
• Lead, manage and coach a team of various internal and external sources providing day to day operational support while undertaking projects.
• Ensures that all contractors, vendors on site aware of and adhere to all Company Safety Procedures and that they signify by signing the proper documentation.
• Interfaces with other departments, contractor and supplier on all facility related matters.
• Assists in the department budget process and audits to ensure that goals are met.
• Responsible to develop Preventive Maintenance plans for new facility equipment and maintain facility. engineering drawings, Operation Manuals and SOP.
• Responsible to effectively communicate and foster team building among department, customer and supplier representatives.
• Foster and maintain good business relationships with executives, management and inter/intra departmental teams.
• Evaluates and recommends upgrading facility equipment including building maintenance, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and etc.
• Performs other assignments as required.

Reporting Relationships:

• This position will report to the Manager, Facilities Plant
• This position may have direct reports.

Salary:

$91,200-130K

Travel:

• Less than 10% annually.

US Physical Requirements:

• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.
• Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.
• Will lift, push or pull up to 27 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
• 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required.
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards).
• All associates working on the production floor may be required to wear a respirator at any given time and thus, the ability to wear a respirator is a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair).

All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. In order to best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. First Solar is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.