Engenheiro de Instalações

Job Description

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.

Essential Duties and 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.

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.

Qualifications

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.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• 5-10 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

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Market Wages
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, and holiday)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee PV Panel Purchase Program