Engineer, Facility

LG Energy Solution Arizona; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for growth

Innovative challenges

Team collaboration

Job summary

LG Energy Solution Arizona is seeking a Facility Engineer to oversee and support the efficient operation of utility systems within their battery manufacturing plant. This role involves monitoring systems such as electrical, water, and HVAC to ensure reliability while adhering to safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, strong communication skills, and familiarity with CAD or PLCs. The position provides opportunities for growth and emphasizes teamwork while maintaining a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and ability to operate a vehicle.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Capable of lifting and carrying 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Support the operation and maintenance of utility systems.
• Identify energy-saving opportunities and manage utility budgets.
• Troubleshoot utility issues and perform corrective actions.
• Coordinate with external contractors for utility services.
• Maintain compliance documents and perform regular reporting.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or higher degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

CAD (Computer-aided design)

Job description

Title: Engineer, Facility

Location: Queen Creek, AZ

Summary

The facility engineer will be responsible for supporting the efficient operation and maintenance of all utility systems and general facility equipment within the battery manufacturing plant. This includes supporting the managing of critical systems such as electricity, compressed air, water, steam, and HVAC. The role involves ensuring the reliability of utility services and general facilities in support of production processes and handling associated maintenance activities. Additionally, the engineer will improve utility efficiency and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the overseeing of the operation, maintenance, and repair of all utility systems, including electrical, compressed air, water, steam, and HVAC systems, ensuring they operate efficiently and without any interruptions.
• Monitor utility consumption, identify energy‑saving opportunities, and manage utility budgets to reduce costs while maintaining optimal performance of facilities.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of utility issues and general facility maintenance items. Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Support the selection and coordination with external contractors and vendors for utility‑related services, including maintenance, repairs and system upgrades.
• Ensure minimal production interruptions by ensuring safe and timely resolution to planned and unplanned outages.
• Maintain accurate records of utility systems' performances, maintenance schedules, work orders and compliance documentations.
• Regularly support reporting on utility performance to senior management.
• Maintain cleanliness at work‑site in accordance with 5S3R Standards:
  • Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
  • Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
• Ensure work is completed in a safe manner and maintain a safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in engineering or related field required.
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) experience (Preferred but not required).
• Six Sigma certification (Preferred but not required).
• Experience with DOE (Design of experiments) (Preferred but not required).
• Experience using CAD (Computer‑aided design) and coding (Preferred but not required).
• Must be able to properly and regularly utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for a period of up to 12 hours:
  • Safety glasses
  • Steel‑toed shoes
  • Lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds on occasion.
  • Stoop, twist, bend.
  • Reach overhead.
  • Stand for lengthy periods.

Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Growth – You are a self‑driven individual who seeks and captures the opportunities for growth we offer by acquiring and solving tasks.
• Challenge – You reach beyond expectations and strive for innovative methods beyond the traditional.
• Action – You are driven, take initiative, can execute decisions with agility and fulfill tasks to completion.
• Collaboration – You are enthusiastic about teamwork while respecting the different backgrounds and experience of colleagues.

LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.