Facilities Engineer
Caterpillar

Career Area:
Manufacturing
Job Description:

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Job Summary:

At Caterpillar's East Peoria, IL facility, we manufacture and assemble Track Type Tractors. In this role as a Facilities Engineer, you will report to the Manager Facilities Engineering and will be primarily responsible for overseeing regular and simple maintenance and infrastructure support activities. You will oversee a facilities budget of approximately one million dollars. As a member of the Facilities Management team, you will need to have a growth mindset, promote continuous improvement, and help build a defect-free culture. We have a fabulous team that does some of the most exciting work at Caterpillar, and we can't wait for you to join the team!

What you will do:

• Performing or assisting in routine maintenance or construction work.
  
• Monitoring and maintaining parts and tools inventory for infrastructure components and services.
  
• Serving as first line of support for building service problems and work requests.
  
• Assisting facility engineers and supporting manufacturing and other related departments.
  
• Develop scope of work to bid projects.
  
• Understand the bid estimation process to validate quotes from contractors.
  
• Contract oversight of the work that is to be performed.
  
• Manage and adhere to monthly and annual budget allocations.
  
• Working knowledge of facility health / facility health assessments
  

What Skills you will have:

Effective Communications : Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Level Working Knowledge :
• Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.
• Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.
• Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.
• Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.
• Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.

Project Management : Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
Level Basic Understanding :
• Identifies project management tools and requirements within own function.
• Describes the key objectives, phases and deliverables of a current project.
• Explains the concepts of phase, activity, task, and deliverable.

• Gives examples of critical paths in projects.

Construction Engineering and Technology : Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology to the construction industry; ability to apply principles, techniques, procedures and equipment for a specific branch of engineering to the design and production of various goods and services.
Level Basic Understanding :
• Describes main technologies and tools used in engineering and technology.
• Identifies key concepts, features and methods of engineering and technology in construction.
• Identifies key issues and engineering standards re-engineering and technology.
• Cites industry examples and principles of engineering and technology.

Plant Facilities Management : Knowledge of processes, methodologies and techniques used to manage plant facilities; ability to handle the full spectrum of activities for managing and maintaining physical facilities and infrastructure.
Level Working Knowledge :
• Performs the installation and maintenance of such items as plant's electric, air conditioning, telephone and cabling infrastructure.
• Interprets facilities-related reports and explains record-keeping requirements.
• Works with addressing basic physical requirements of a manufacturing plant.
• Follows access and security control procedures and equipment.
• Assesses potential security or safety risks and notifies appropriate team members.

Education and Experience requirement:

• 5+ years in facilities / engineering / maintenance / construction
  
• Experience working with budgets
  

Top candidates will also have:

• Facility certifications such as CFM / FMP / CPMM
  
• Working knowledge of facility health and facility health assessments while putting together multi-generational planning for reinvestment on facility infrastructure
  
• Strong background in a manufacturing facility
  

Additional Information:

The primary location for this position is East Peoria, IL

Domestic relocation assistance is not available

This position may require 10% travel

Sponsorship is not available

This posting will close at midnight on April 3, 2024

What you will get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.

Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:

• Competitive Base Salary
  
• Annual incentive bonus plan*
  
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
  
• 401k savings plan
  
• Health savings account (HSA)
  
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
  
• Short and long-term disability coverage
  
• Life Insurance
  
• Paid parental leave
  
• Healthy Lifestyle Programs
  
• Employee Assistance Programs
  
• Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)
  

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

Final details:

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Posting Dates:
March 20, 2024 - April 3, 2024
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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