Facilities Engineer

Caterpillar; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar seeks a Facilities Engineer to support facility operations through contractor management, maintenance coordination, and project oversight. You will partner with internal and external teams to ensure safe, efficient operations while managing contracts, safety compliance, fuel procurement, and maintenance inventory.

The role is 1st shift, 100% on-site in Morton, IL with up to 5% travel and no relocation.

Qualifications

• Accuracy and attention to detail required to perform tasks with precision.
• Effective communications to coordinate with teams, contractors, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage contractor relationships and oversee contract administration.
• Coordinate with purchasing and procurement to support engagements and service agreements.
• 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 project deliverables.
• Coordinate procurement and inventory of fuels for facility and vehicle operations.
• Serve as main contact for contractors performing building, facilities, or maintenance work.
• Manage maintenance and repair parts inventory to ensure critical materials are available.
• Oversee storeroom/crib operations and inventory replenishment.
• Develop asset management strategies to optimize equipment reliability and lifecycle costs.
• Lead asset lifecycle planning including maintenance and capital 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 data to inform investments and replacements.
• Lead or support capital equipment procurement, including vendor coordination and bids.
• Manage facility and capital improvement projects from planning through execution.

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 Distribution of Cat 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,