Facilities Engineer

Caterpillar Brazil; Thiruvallur District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation available

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a facilities support professional to assist with maintenance, utility systems, and MEP operations at the manufacturing site.

You will work under senior facility staff to ensure safety, reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives are implemented across building and utility services. The role involves coordinating with contractors, monitoring power and HVAC systems, and supporting Lean, 5S, and sustainability projects while maintaining accurate records and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience in facility maintenance, utilities, and MEP systems.
• Familiarity with safety, compliance, and audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance, repair, and infrastructure activities for facility systems and services.
• Monitor electrical distribution, transformers, DG, UPS, HVAC, compressed air, water, and BMS.
• Support operation and maintenance of MEP systems and coordinate housekeeping and pest control.
• Engage with vendors and contractors ensuring safety and permits; participate in preventive and predictive maintenance.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Root Cause Analysis

5S

Lean & CI

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP PM

IBM Maximo

CMMS Platforms

Power BI

EMS & BMS

Job description

Career Area: Supply Chain and Logistics

Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Role Definition

Supports maintenance, utilities, infrastructure, MEP systems, and workplace services activities required for the safe and efficient operation of the manufacturing facility. Assists in maintaining facility assets, utility systems, workplace services, and contractor activities while developing knowledge of facility engineering principles and manufacturing support operations. Works under the guidance of senior facility professionals and contributes to continuous improvement, safety, and sustainability initiatives.

Responsibilities

Assist in maintenance, repair, and infrastructure activities related to facility systems and services. Support daily monitoring of electrical distribution systems, transformers, DG systems, UPS systems, HVAC equipment, compressed air systems, water systems, and Building Management Systems (BMS). Assist in operation and maintenance activities for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems. Support coordination of housekeeping, pest control, landscaping, gardening, and waste management services. Work with contractors and vendors while ensuring compliance with safety requirements and work permits. Participate in preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs. Assist with facility improvement projects, infrastructure upgrades, and sustainability initiatives. Collect and analyze utility consumption data to support energy conservation efforts. Participate in Lean, Kaizen, 5S, and Continuous Improvement activities. Support Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs, including PTW, LOTO, safety observations, and emergency response activities. Provide timely support to manufacturing operations through effective facility service coordination. Maintain facility records, maintenance logs, inspection reports, and compliance documentation. Support digitalization initiatives utilizing CMMS, BMS, and reporting platforms.

Degree Requirement

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience preferred.

Skill Descriptors

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail
  • Maintains accurate maintenance and utility records.
  • Follows established procedures and checklists.
  • Completes assigned documentation accurately and on time.
  • Understands the importance of data quality and compliance requirements.
  • Supports reporting and record retention activities.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking
  • Uses available information to identify routine facility issues.
  • Escalates complex issues to senior team members.
  • Follows established procedures to support decision making.
  • Evaluates basic alternatives with guidance.
  • Supports operational problem resolution using factual data.
• Performance Management
  • Understands assigned goals and performance expectations.
  • Supports departmental KPI achievement.
  • Demonstrates accountability for assigned work.
  • Participates in performance and development discussions.
  • Seeks opportunities for personal growth and learning.
• Problem Solving
  • Assists in identifying operational issues.
  • Participates in Root Cause Analysis activities.
  • Supports implementation of corrective actions.
  • Uses basic problem-solving tools such as 5 Why analysis.
  • Escalates recurring issues when necessary.
• Project Coordination
  • Supports planning and execution of facility-related projects.
  • Tracks assigned project activities and action items.
  • Coordinates with vendors and internal stakeholders.
  • Assists in project documentation and reporting.
  • Participates in commissioning and handover activities.
• Relationship Management
  • Builds positive working relationships with internal customers and suppliers.
  • Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
  • Communicates effectively with stakeholders.
  • Demonstrates professionalism and customer focus.
  • Supports teamwork and collaboration initiatives.
• Service Excellence
  • Responds to facility-related requests in a timely manner.
  • Supports workplace service standards.
  • Assists in maintaining customer satisfaction.
  • Communicates service status effectively.
  • Participates in service improvement activities.
• Supplier Management – MFG
  • Supports contractor onboarding and monitoring activities.
  • Verifies contractor compliance with safety requirements.
  • Assists in supplier performance reviews.
  • Maintains contractor records and documentation.
  • Escalates supplier performance concerns when identified.
• Facilities & Utilities Systems
  • Understands fundamental operation of electrical and utility systems.
  • Supports monitoring of HT/LT systems, transformers, DG sets, and UPS systems.
  • Assists in HVAC, compressed air, water, and utility system maintenance activities.
  • Supports facility inspections and reliability monitoring.
  • Contributes to utility efficiency improvement initiatives.
• Digital Fluency & Smart Facilities
  • Uses CMMS platforms such as SAP PM or Maximo.
  • Maintains digital maintenance and utility records.
  • Supports dashboard development and reporting activities.
  • Uses BMS and EMS systems for monitoring facility performance.
  • Learns and applies digital tools to improve operational effectiveness.
• Safety
  • Demonstrates commitment to Caterpillar safety standards.
  • Participates in safety audits, inspections, and observations.
  • Complies with PTW, LOTO, and contractor safety requirements.
  • Reports unsafe conditions and near misses.
  • Supports emergency response and preparedness activities.
• Lean & Continuous Improvement
  • Participates in Kaizen events and improvement workshops.
  • Supports 5S implementation and workplace organization.
  • Contributes ideas for waste reduction and process improvement.
  • Assists in implementation of Lean initiatives.
  • Supports operational excellence objectives.
• Vendor & Contract Coordination
  • Supports contractor scheduling and work coordination.
  • Assists in monitoring contractor performance.
  • Tracks SLA compliance and service delivery activities.
  • Maintains vendor-related documentation.
  • Supports contractor review meetings.
• Soft Services Management
  • Supports delivery of housekeeping, landscaping, gardening, pest control, and waste management services.
  • Conducts routine service inspections.
  • Tracks service quality observations.
  • Escalates service gaps to senior personnel.
  • Supports workplace cleanliness and appearance standards.
• Energy & Sustainability
  • Collects and reports utility consumption data.
  • Supports energy conservation initiatives.
  • Assists in sustainability projects and compliance activities.
  • Participates in resource conservation programs.
  • Supports environmental performance improvement efforts.
• Stakeholder Management
  • Interacts effectively with Manufacturing, EHS, Engineering, Procurement, and suppliers.
  • Communicates assigned work status and issues.
  • Supports collaboration across functional teams.
  • Responds professionally to stakeholder requests.
  • Escalates concerns appropriately.

Preferred Technical Competencies

• Utilities Systems
  • Basic knowledge of HT/LT Distribution Systems
  • DG Systems
  • UPS Systems
  • Transformers & Switchgear
  • Compressed Air Systems
  • Water Distribution Systems
  • MEP Systems
  • HVAC Systems
  • Plumbing Systems
  • Fire Protection Systems
  • Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Digital Tools
  • SAP PM
  • IBM Maximo
  • CMMS Platforms
  • Power BI (Basic)
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • EMS and BMS Applications
• Lean & Reliability
  • 5S
  • Kaizen
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • A3 Problem Solving
  • Lean Fundamentals
• Safety
  • PTW Awareness
  • LOTO Awareness
  • Risk Assessment Participation
  • Contractor Safety Requirements
  • Incident Reporting

Role Expectation

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate strong learning agility, safety awareness, teamwork, customer focus, and continuous improvement mindset while supporting facility operations, utility reliability, workplace services, compliance requirements, and manufacturing business needs under the guidance of senior facility leadership.

This position requires working onsite five days a week. Relocation is available for this position. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates

September 21, 2026 - September 29, 2026

Equal Opportunity Statement

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

Culture and Values

There's more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.