Facilities Engineer

Caterpillar Brazil; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Facilities Engineer for Morton, IL. The role is 1st shift, on-site only, with up to 5% travel and no hybrid option.

You will oversee contractor management, purchase coordination, and safety compliance to keep facility operations running reliably. Strong CMMS usage and asset lifecycle planning are essential, with focus on productivity and cost optimization.

Qualifications

• Clear understanding of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective communication across teams and with contractors.
• Knowledge of plant facilities management and infrastructure.
• Strong problem solving and analytical abilities.
• Project management skills to plan and execute maintenance and capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage contractor relationships and oversee contract administration.
• Coordinate with purchasing and procurement teams for contractor engagements.
• Supervise onsite contractors for facilities, maintenance, landscaping, vehicle repair, and heavy equipment services.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor contractor safety plans and ensure site safety compliance.
• Conduct contractor inspections and track performance against deliverables.
• Coordinate procurement and inventory of fuels for facility and vehicle operations.
• Serve as primary contact for contractors performing building, facilities, or maintenance work.
• Manage maintenance and repair parts inventory and ensure critical materials availability.
• Oversee storeroom/crib operations and inventory replenishment.
• Develop and support facility asset management strategies to optimize reliability and lifecycle costs.
• Lead asset lifecycle planning including maintenance and replacement decisions.
• Utilize CMMS data to support maintenance planning and work orders.
• Drive continuous improvement of maintenance workflows and preventive programs.
• Conduct facility condition assessments to identify risks and plan long-term needs.
• Analyze facility and equipment performance data to inform decisions.
• Lead or support capital equipment procurement activities including vendor coordination and bid evaluation.
• Manage facility and capital improvement projects from planning through execution.
• Develop cost estimates and business cases for facility investments and capital projects.
• Collaborate with operations and site leadership to identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

Contractor management

Procurement coordination

On-site supervision

Safety compliance

Asset management

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Career Area: Manufacturing 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.

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you’re joining a global team who care not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future work 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.

Our Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts DistributionofCat Parts, Integrated Logistics and Global Services supporting Caterpillar dealers and customers. Our teams work together in critical areas that leverage digital capabilities, technology and operational excellence.

As a Facilities Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting facility operations through contractor management, facility maintenance coordination, and project oversight. You will partner with internal stakeholders and external service providers to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable facility performance, while managing contracts, safety compliance activities, fuel procurement, and maintenance inventory to support ongoing site operations.

Additional Information: This role is located in Morton, IL and does not offer relocation. This role is 1st shift, Monday – Friday. This role is 100% on-site with no opportunity for hybrid or remote schedules. This role requires up to 5% domestic travel.

What You Will Do:

• Manage contractor relationships and oversee all aspects of the contract administration process.


• Coordinate with purchasing and procurement teams to support contractor engagements and service agreements.


• Supervise and support onsite contractors, including facilities, maintenance, landscaping, vehicle repair, and heavy equipment service providers.


• Develop, maintain, and monitor contractor safety plans and ensure compliance with site safety requirements.


• Conduct contractor inspections and track performance against project and service deliverables.


• Coordinate the procurement and inventory of fuels, including propane, gasoline, and diesel, for facility and vehicle operations.


• Serve as the primary point of contact for contractors performing building, facilities, or maintenance-related work.


• Manage maintenance and repair parts inventory, ensuring critical materials are available to support operations.


• Oversee storeroom/crib operations, including inventory tracking, replenishment, and organization of repair parts and supplies.


• Develop and support facility asset management strategies to optimize equipment reliability, performance, and lifecycle costs.


• Lead asset lifecycle planning activities, including maintenance, replacement, and capital improvement recommendations.


• Utilize and maintain Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) data to support maintenance planning, asset management, and work order processes.


• Drive continuous improvement of maintenance workflows, preventive maintenance programs, and asset management practices.


• Conduct facility condition assessments to identify infrastructure risks, prioritize maintenance needs, and support long‑term planning.


• Analyze facility and equipment performance data to inform maintenance, replacement, and investment decisions.


• Lead or support capital equipment procurement activities, including specification development, vendor coordination, bid evaluation, and implementation.


• Manage facility and capital improvement projects from planning through execution, ensuring alignment with budget, schedule, and operational requirements.


• Develop cost estimates and business cases to support facility investments and capital project planning.


• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and site leadership teams to identify and prioritize facility improvement opportunities.

What You Have (Basic Requirements):

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.


• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.


• Plant Facilities Management: Knowledge of processes, methodologies and techniques used to manage plant facilities; ability to handle the full spectrum of activities for managing and maintaining physical facilities and infrastructure.


• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.


• Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.

What Will Set You Apart (Top Candidates Will Have):

• Experience managing contractors in manufacturing, maintenance operations, construction, or facilities environments.


• Knowledge of facility operations, building maintenance, and infrastructure management.


• Understanding of contract administration, invoice processing, project closeout activities, and vendor management.


• Familiarity with building systems and facility operations, including preventive maintenance practices.


• Experience working with HVAC systems and coordinating facility-related repairs and services.


• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate effectively with plant leadership, operations teams, and senior business leaders.


• Proven ability to coordinate multiple contractors, projects, and priorities while ensuring safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

What You Will Get:

This is Caterpillar– creating and delivering world‑class components and solutions superior to the competition.Learn more about The Caterpillar Experience and why It's More Than a Job, it's a Career at Caterpillar. Learn more about what happens inside Caterpillar’s Product Support & Logistics Division (PSLD).

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*


• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*


• 401(k) savings plans*


• Health Savings Account (HSA)*


• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*


• Health Lifestyle Programs*


• Employee Assistance Program*


• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*


• Career Development*


• Incentive bonus*


• Disability benefits Life Insurance Parental leave Adoption benefits Tuition Reimbursement *


• These benefits also apply to part‑time employees

Summary Pay Range: $97,530.00 - $146,290.00 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates: September 10, 2026 - September 22, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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.