Facilities Engineer - Coudersport

The Facilities Engineer uses sound engineering principles and data to identify and champion site projects that support continuous improvement and ESG objectives in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, and cost. Supporting the development and implementation of the sites capital investment plan and management of outside contractors, while working cross functionally with EHS, Manufacturing & Process Engineering teams.

• ◆Shares responsibility for the overall safety and environmental issues associated with the manufacturing processes and equipment at the site. Participate in all plant safety initiatives to achieve site goals.
• ◆Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement via tracking of site metrics in the areas of safety, energy/water utilization, operational costs, maintenance costs, production equipment uptime, and improved monitoring.
• ◆Performs research, design, and recommendations on current industry best practices around facility processes and equipment that includes lowering energy consumption, water reductions, and minimization of waste from site operations.
• ◆Champions capital projects through the entire process including obtaining required quotes, preparing justification documentation, submission of the capital expenditure request, tracking of spending, and management of contractors.
• ◆Works closely with the Facilities Manager on site projects and major equipment replacements.
• ◆Support site 6S activities, participate in 6S events, and ensure they are aligned with company expectations.
• ◆Assist the EHS Manager with tracking and monitoring of environmental metrics supporting the 2030 ESG Goals.
• ◆Prepares and maintains detailed layouts of buildings and equipment.
• ◆Manage and lead complex projects involving cross-functional teams based on a broad scope of facilities engineering.
• ◆Participates in engineering design reviews with both process and manufacturing engineering.
• ◆Evaluates, troubleshoots, and solves equipment and infrastructure issues throughout the site.
• ◆Assists in training of maintenance and/or shop floor associates on facilities equipment as needed.
• ◆Devise methods, design and build special devices or equipment as needed.
• ◆Develop and maintain a comprehensive asset registry for the facility, including all critical equipment, utilities, and building systems.
• ◆Create lifecycle models for key assets to support budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term capital planning. (Currently developing lifecycle models for the top 20 assets as part of the corporate directive, in partnership with the Facilities Manager and CMMS Coordinator.)
• ◆Issue and register equipment tags for all new equipment for CDY and STM to ensure accurate tracking within the CMMS.
• ◆Develop scopes of work, budgets, and timelines for capital projects tied to asset lifecycle and replacement planning.
• ◆Support audits and inspections by providing complete asset records, maintenance documentation, and inspection history.
• ◆Performs other duties as assigned.

• ✓Bachelor degree in engineering field with minimum 5 years of industrial experience is required.
• ✓Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• ✓Trained in the use of Pro-Engineer/Creo, AUTOCAD, or other modeling design software is desired.
• ✓Knowledge of Kaizen and Lean/Six-Sigma Manufacturing techniques is desired.
• ✓Experience writing capital requests and managing larger projects is desired.
• ✓Ability to coordinate effectively across departments.
• ✓Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks based on organizational needs.
• ✓Strategic mindset with strong attention to detail, particularly regarding asset lifecycle planning and data accuracy.

Additional

• ✓Safety orientated.
• ✓An OHSA 30 Hour Certification for General Industry.
• ✓Basic knowledge of the NEC, Building, and Fire Codes.
• ✓Additional training in ergonomics and machine guarding.
• ✓Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• ✓Experience working with high performance teams.
• ✓Problem analysis and problem resolution skills.
• ✓Must be able to clearly present ideas and reports in written and verbal format.
• ✓Must be able to work well with subordinates, peers, and superiors in all departments of the Company.
• ✓Must be able to work well with external contacts of the Company.
• ✓Must have good time management, planning, and negotiation skills.
• ✓In-depth knowledge of blueprint rea