Facilities Plant Engineer - Mechanical (contract)

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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering, specifically with HVAC, chilled water, and compressed air systems in industrial or manufacturing settings.
• Experience with the integration and troubleshooting of mechanical system controls, including chillers and cooling towers.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and specifications.
• Strong background in system reliability, including failure analysis and performance optimization.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Experience working with mechanical system service providers and contractors.
• Familiarity with energy management and sustainability initiatives in industrial settings.
• Experience working with building automation and control systems.
• 5+ years of experience in a mechanical engineering, facilities, or maintenance role within an industrial or manufacturing environment.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides support for the mechanical systems of buildings, equipment installations, and utility systems, including HVAC, chilled water, and compressed air systems.
• Identifies causes of asset failures and reduces asset capacity using reliability tools and methods such as life cycle analysis, condition-based maintenance, root cause failure methodology, mean time between failures, and fault tree analysis.
• Analyzes current system performance and future requirements to recommend infrastructure improvements, working with internal and external stakeholders to assess alternatives and impacts.
• Translates customer needs into design options, producing documents, estimates, and specifications. Selects appropriate materials, equipment, and services by applying engineering principles and methodologies.
• Participates in conceptual design by analyzing system needs, intended use, and desired outcomes, conducting code research, and developing preliminary design elements for HVAC, chilled water, and compressed air systems.
• Estimates project resource requirements, identifies materials, equipment, and services, and defines project scope for mechanical system designs.
• Utilizes appropriate resources to produce design drawings, specifications, and necessary permit applications in line with project requirements.
• Aligns mechanical system designs with customer specifications, building codes, and applicable laws, applying knowledge of mechanical principles, construction practices, and materials.
• Supports construction projects by reviewing contractor proposals, coordinating with government/regulatory agencies, and monitoring project progress and vendor/consultant performance.
• Ensures accuracy and completeness of project documentation, including reviewing contractor redlines and as-built drawings.