Coordinator, Facility Operations/Plant Maintenance

MTU Aero Engines AG; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MTU Aero Engines AG is seeking a Facilities Coordinator to oversee daily operations, maintenance, and readiness of the MRO facility. You will coordinate work orders, preventive maintenance, vendor services, and inspections to ensure safety and continuity of production.

The role requires strong organizational skills, effective communication, and experience in an industrial/MRO environment. It involves collaboration with multiple departments and may include after-hours support for critical

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 10+ years of facilities coordination or related experience.
• Experience with CMMS and industrial/MRO environments.
• Proven organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily facility activities to keep site safe, clean, functional, and operational.
• Manage work orders, preventive maintenance, and inspections; maintain records.
• Coordinate vendor services, quotes, POs, and invoices.
• Support production operations and prepare areas for new equipment or changes.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, FAA, EASA, and local requirements.
• Assist project managers with facility improvement and construction activities.

Skills

CMMS experience

Organizational skills

Verbal & written communication

MS Office proficiency

Reading facility drawings

Vendor coordination

Industrial maintenance exposure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position SummaryThe Facilities Coordinator supports the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and readiness of the MRO facility, ensuring that the building, production areas, utilities, equipment-support infrastructure, and common areas are safe, functional, clean, and compliant with company, regulatory, and environmental requirements.This position serves as a key coordination point between Facilities, Maintenance, Production, Engineering, EHS, Quality, Security, Procurement, contractors, and external service providers. The Facilities Coordinator will coordinate work orders, preventive maintenance activities, vendor services, facility inspections, building services, and facility-related projects while maintaining accurate documentation and records.The ideal candidate is highly organized, responsive, safety-focused, and comfortable working in a large industrial/MRO environment where facility availability and operational continuity are critical.Key ResponsibilitiesFacility OperationsCoordinate daily facility activities to ensure the MRO site remains safe, clean, functional, and operational.Coordinate responses to facility issues, outages, leaks, equipment failures, and other building-related emergencies.Support facility readiness for production operations, new equipment installations, area expansions, and operational changes.Work Orders & Preventive MaintenanceCoordinate facility work orders from initiation through completion.Track preventive maintenance activities and ensure required work is completed on schedule.Maintain accurate records of repairs, inspections, maintenance activities, and facility assets.Vendor & Contractor CoordinationSchedule vendors for routine services such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, janitorial, waste management, pest control, landscaping, fire protection, elevators, and other facility services.Assist with obtaining quotes, comparing vendor proposals, creating purchase requisitions, and tracking purchase orders and invoices.MRO Production SupportCoordinate facility activities around aircraft engine maintenance operations to minimize disruption to production.Support preparation of work areas for new equipment, machinery, tooling, utilities, and production processes.Coordinate shutdowns and facility work that could impact production operations.Assist with facility requirements associated with engine maintenance areas, inspection areas, cleaning operations, warehouses, offices, training areas, and logistics operations.Safety, Compliance & EnvironmentalSupport compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, FAA, EASA, fire code, environmental, and local regulatory requirements as they relate to facility operations.Coordinate required facility inspections, testing, certifications, and corrective actions.Maintain documentation for inspections, permits, service records, and compliance activities.Support emergency preparedness activities, including fire protection, emergency response, evacuation, and business continuity activities.Facility ProjectsAssist the Facilities Project Managers with facility improvement and construction projects.Assist with project documentation, punch lists, inspections, and closeout activities.Space, Inventory & Asset ManagementCoordinate office, production, warehouse, and common-area moves and changes.Identify facility-related material requirements and coordinate purchasing.Support management of building keys, access devices, signage, furniture, and other facility assets.Required QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent required.10+ years of experience in facilities coordination, building operations, industrial maintenance, construction coordination, or a related field.Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).Experience working in an industrial, manufacturing, aviation, MRO, warehouse, or large commercial facility environment preferred.Strong organizational and time-management skills.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Ability to coordinate multiple projects, work orders, vendors, and priorities simultaneously.Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams.Ability to read and understand basic facility drawings, layouts, and equipment documentation.Working ConditionsPrimarily based within a large industrial/MRO facility. Combination of office work and field work.Regular exposure to production, warehouse, mechanical, utility, and construction areas.May require walking throughout the facility for extended periods.May occasionally require work outside normal business hours to support emergencies, shutdowns, contractors, or critical facility activities.May need to lift or transport materials weighing up to 50 pounds.Required to follow all facility PPE, safety, security, and access requirements.