You will like
Working for this growing international automotive supplier of under-the-hood products with global manufacturing including 40 manufacturing sites in 22 countries. They have high retention rates and a history of developing people through expanding responsibilities or developing within different areas of functional responsibility. You will play a key role shaping the future of a key facility, north of Grand Rapids, Northern Michigan.
You will like
The Plant Engineer / Facilities Engineer role itself which will suit a self-starter, someone who is eager to learn, process-oriented, results-driven with a "go-getter" attitude. The facility is 60+ years old and needs someone with big picture vision to update, replace and rearrange large scale equipment, manage major plumbing issues as they arise, replace boilers, and a wide variety of other projects as they become necessary. This includes finding and evaluating vendors and subcontractors, keeping internal communications open and on track, being on the floor evaluating and keeping projects on task and on time, This includes project planning, quoting and budgeting, having the ability to "sell" why upgrades are needed, detailing the costs and benefits of capital expenditures.
More specifically:
- Coordinates facility projects, both renovation and new construction, from the initiation stage through planning, design, construction, and implementation with internal department and all involved agencies/contractors
- Develops conceptual plans, budgets and timelines for facilities projects to support fiscal decision-making; providing cost estimates for manpower, materials, and equipment for renovation designs.
- Prepares requests for proposal and conducts all necessary meetings to facilitate hiring architectural and construction management services.
- Coordinates renovations and/or equipment installations between users and service groups, and outside agencies, ensuring procedures and materials comply with specifications
- Observes work in progress to gauge timeliness, conformance with requirements, and acceptable workmanship and adherence to budget
You will have
To be successful as Plant Engineer / Facilities Engineer, you will need
- BS in Architecture, Civil, Electrical, or Structural Engineering or related field and 3 years of construction/industrial equipment installation experience
- Or, 5-7 years of progressively responsible construction and/or industrial equipment installation experience with Journeyman / Millwright background
- Industrial installation experience of equipment and experience keeping large scale projects on time
- Hands-on experience in maintenance and machine repair
- Deep Knowledge of Industrial Electrical, Mechanical and Pneumatic Systems as well as Construction Standards
- Knowledge of building codes and standards of practice as well as MIOSHA Industrial Equipment Safety Requirements
- High level of success in estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and driving projects to completion on time, within budget.
- Skill with using computers, including Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, Powerpoint as well as Computer Aided Design
We will relocate the right individual, however, the preference is for someone with strong ties to Northern Michigan, preferably someone who lives or has lived in the area. It’s a fabulous quality of life IF a good match. Small towns, rural, beautiful summers and fall, cold snowy winters. Families must love all-season outdoor activities which are abundant (snowmobiling, skiing, snowshoeing, ice fishing, boating, fishing, hunting, hiking, golfing etc.). Low cost of living and housing but a totally different way of life from city living, those who love it never want to leave
You will get
$70K-$90K USD + Bonus + Benefits. Relocation package possible.
You can apply
To Plant Engineer / Facilities Engineer by pushing the button on this job posting (recommended), by sending CV in confidence to anthony@macstaff.co.uk , or give me a call at 01275 331307.
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