Facilities Engineer

PPG Industries; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG Industries in Cleveland, OH seeks a Plant Facilities Engineer to lead planning, maintenance, and optimization of all plant buildings and utility systems. You will coordinate capital projects, implement preventive maintenance, and ensure regulatory compliance to support safe and efficient operations.

You will work with EHS and cross-functional teams to manage budgets, source contractors, and drive continuous improvement across facilities and infrastructure at our Cleveland site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or Facilities Engineering.
• 3–7 years of facilities or plant engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Certifications such as CFM/PE/LEED are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and operation of plant buildings, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and infrastructure.
• Manage plant utility systems including compressed air, steam, water treatment, natural gas, and distribution.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute facility improvement and expansion projects from concept through commissioning.
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs for facility equipment.
• Source, manage, and oversee external contractors and vendors for facility-related services and projects.
• Ensure all facility operations comply with building codes, fire safety, and environmental standards.
• Partner with EHS to maintain a safe working environment and support audits and inspections.
• Develop and manage the facilities maintenance and capital budget; identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Facilities management

Project management

Cross-functional work

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or Facilities Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

CMMS

Project management tools

Job description

A Plant Facilities Engineer is responsible for the planning, management, and maintenance of all physical infrastructure and utility systems within a manufacturing plant. This role ensures that buildings, utilities, and facility systems operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all regulatory and company standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilities Management: Oversee the maintenance and operation of plant buildings, structures, HVAC systems, electrical systems, plumbing, and other infrastructure.
• Utilities Management: Manage plant utility systems including compressed air, steam, water treatment, natural gas, and electrical distribution.
• Capital Projects: Plan, coordinate, and execute facility improvement and expansion projects from concept through commissioning.
• Preventive Maintenance: Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs for all facility-related equipment and systems.
• Contractor Management: Source, manage, and oversee external contractors and vendors for facility-related services and projects.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all facility operations comply with local, state, and federal regulations including building codes, fire safety, and environmental standards.
• EHS Support: Partner with the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) team to maintain a safe working environment and support audits and inspections.
• Budget Management: Develop and manage the facilities maintenance and capital budget; identify cost-saving opportunities.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or Facilities Engineering (or related field).
• Experience: 3–7 years of experience in facilities engineering or plant engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing), AutoCAD or similar design tools, CMMS platforms, and project management tools.
• Certifications (preferred): Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Professional Engineer (PE) license, or LEED accreditation.
• Soft Skills: Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross‑functionally.

The base salary for this position is $110,000 to $130,000.

About us:

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD ®

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways thandoes any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG onX.

The PPG Way 2030

We are customer champions

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, movefastanddon’tstop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.

We act with purpose and speed

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.

We are excellentoperators

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identifyproblems, takeownershipand always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support ourfrontline,the faces of PPG to our customers.

We compete to win

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace newtechnologiesand leverage agility and speed as strengths.

We are PPG proud

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act withintegrityand value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.

PPGprovidesequal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genderidentityor expression.

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary bylocationwhich allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurancecoveragesand benefits will bein accordance withthe terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

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