Facilities Engineer
Silfab Solar · Fort Mill, SC
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 17 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Silfab Solar (industrial) in Fort Mill, SC.
- They ask for
- 7+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- AutoCAD
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Reliability Engineer roles in South Carolina: typical posted base $80k–$100k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 19 reliability engineer openings in South Carolina, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 18 other live reliability postings in South Carolina.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (7+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 53%
- FMEA 26%
- Team leadership 21%
- EHS / safety 21%
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This plant: Silfab Solar in Fort Mill
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Full description from Silfab SolarAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Support and improve chemical handling systems and infrastructure
- ◆Identify and mitigate chemical and process-related risks
- ◆Gathering and analyzing data, blueprints, and reports.
- ◆Determining facility and equipment specifications.
- ◆Analyzing project costs and preparing budgets.
- ◆Designing and overseeing the implementation of facility expansion, layout, various systems, and quality controls.
- ◆Evaluating operational systems and facility infrastructure to ascertain and improve operational efficiencies.
- ◆Developing processing plans and optimizing resource allocation.
- ◆Planning and coordinating infrastructure and equipment maintenance schedules and activities.
- ◆Coordinating and overseeing contractors performing maintenance activities.
- ◆Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, building codes, and health and safety standards.
- ◆Preparing reports and compliance documentation.
- ◆Review and Optimize Facilities equipment Preventive Maintenance Items in CMMS.
- ◆Asset Management, documentation, and Engineering.
- ◆Working knowledge of HVAC & fire suppression systems.
- ◆Working knowledge of High Voltage equipment and design.
- ◆Prepare annual, 5- and 10-year plans for infrastructure projects.
- ◆Review and monitor current processes to optimize efficiency.
- ◆Scheduling of routine maintenance.
- ◆Troubleshooting any issues with the plant utility systems.
- ◆Analysis of potential improvements.
- ◆Prepare Technical Specifications.
- ◆Assist with the development of Annual Master Plans.
Education and/or Experience
- ✓Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
- ✓7+ years of experience as a Facilities Engineer or in a similar role.
- ✓Experience working with hazardous chemicals or chemical systems.
- ✓Experience in chemical, solar, paper, or industrial manufacturing environments
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Summary of Position
The Facilities Engineer will play a critical role in supporting plant infrastructure, utilities, and chemical systems while driving process improvements, safety initiatives, and operational efficiency. These qualities should be supported by excellent project management skills and a strong knowledge of structural code requirements.
Skills
- •Serve as a change agent to improve facility and chemical processes
- •Knowledge of the building process and construction principles.
- •Knowledge of relevant regulations and building codes.
- •Proven ability to solve problems creatively.
- •Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.
- •Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle.
- •Excellent analytical skills.
- •Strong interpersonal skills and resourcefulness.
- •Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline.
- •Strong verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to communicate to different levels in the company.
- •Experience with AutoCAD, MS Office, and CMMS.
Traits
- •Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional team members.
- •Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead initiatives.
- •Mechanical aptitude/interest.
- •Excellent inter-personal and communication skills both written and verbal.
- •Team oriented.
- •Commitment to continuous learning.
- •High degree of attention to detail, precision, and follow through.
- •Willing and able to work rotating shifts.
- •Be able to conceive and manage small projects.