Facilities Engineer I (Full Time)

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Facilities Engineer I (Full Time)

Department: All Openings, Facilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, QUALIFICATIONS, CONDITIONS, AND COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the listed items satisfactorily

Job Title: Facilities Engineer I

Position Summary:

Supports the planning, maintenance, and continuous improvement of facility infrastructure, building systems, and equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations. Assists with facility engineering projects, preventive maintenance programs, equipment installations, space planning, and capital improvement initiatives under the guidance of senior engineering staff. Applies engineering principles and computer-aided design (CAD) software to support facility modifications and construction activities while developing technical expertise in facility operations, project management, and regulatory compliance.

Essential Job Functions

Facility Operations and Maintenance

• Assist in monitoring and maintaining facility systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, compressed air, and other building infrastructure.
• Support preventive maintenance programs by tracking schedules, reviewing maintenance records, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Assist in troubleshooting facility systems, conducting root cause analyses, and coordinating repairs with maintenance personnel and contractors.
• Evaluate facility system performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and operational effectiveness.
• Work with maintenance personnel and contractors to support routine and emergency repairs.

Facility Engineering & Capital Projects

• Support facility improvement and renovation projects from planning through completion.
• Prepare and revise facility layouts, utility drawings, engineering documentation, and construction packages using CAD software.
• Assist with project planning, cost estimates, scheduling, budgeting, technical specifications, and documentation.
• Participate in site visits and inspections to verify work quality and project progress.
• Support equipment purchases, installations, and startup activities.

Collaboration and Communication

• Collaborate with Facilities, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Engineering, and external contractors to support operational and project objectives.
• Provide technical support and engineering recommendations for facility-related issues and infrastructure improvements.
• Prepare engineering reports, technical presentations, project status updates, and supporting documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Position Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 0-3 years of experience in facilities engineering, maintenance, construction, manufacturing, or related environments.
• Basic knowledge of building systems, engineering principles, and facility infrastructure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical documents, and specifications.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and climb as required.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to work in both office and industrial environments.
• May be exposed to noise, temperature variations, dust, chemicals, moving equipment, and other manufacturing conditions.
• Occasional overtime and travel may be required.

Mental Demands

• Apply engineering principles to analyze facility systems, equipment, and operational issues.
• Exercise analytical thinking and sound judgment to identify solutions and support engineering decisions.
• Manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Working Conditions

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to both office and plant environments. May be exposed to odors, chemical agents, dust, fumes, gases, sharp objects, hazardous or moving equipment, wet slippery floors, and extremes in temperature and humidity.
• Interacts regularly with various staff and employees, and occasionally with vendors, suppliers, community members and regulatory agency representatives.
• Travel and overtime are required when necessary.

Operational Excellence

• Supports all operational excellence initiatives ensuring full participation in all department services, continuous improvement efforts, and training programs.

Quality Assurance

• Maintains a safe, orderly working environment including FOD compliance.
• Ensures adherence to Piper Aircraft, Inc. corporate compliance policies.
• Adheres to organization and department policies and procedures.

Compliance

• Responsible for ensuring compliance with laws, rules and regulations appropriate to job function.
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
• Work ethically and with integrity; upholds organizational values.
• Maintains compliance with company safety policies and procedures, OSHA, and EPA regulations including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), behaviors, physical space and hazardous waste disposal procedures.

Communicates Effectively

• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills who understands how to develop and maintain external supplier and internal customer relations in both written and oral form.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism at all times during direct contact with employees, suppliers, and customers.

Decision Quality

• Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving on-time with deliverables.

Optimizes Work Processes

• Knows and contributes the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Attention to Detail

• Takes responsibility for a thorough, accurate, and detailed method of completing work tasks.

Drives Results

• Overcomes adversity, consistently achieving quality results - even under demanding deadlines and unexpected operating circumstances.

Teamwork

• Interacts, partners, and collaborates effectively with others, positively contributing to overall department and organizational deliverables and results.

Please note - This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week including mandatory overtime may be required.

American with Disability Act Requirements: External and Internal applicants, as well as position incumbents, must be able to perform the essential position responsibilities as listed in this position description either aided or unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week including mandatory overtime may be required.

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