Facilities Engineer, Ford Energy

Motorsport Hackers

Kentucky

On-site

USD 84,480 - 141,360

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Vehicle discount program

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Ford Energy is seeking a Facilities Engineer specializing in Thermal Fluid Systems to ensure reliability and uptime in a startup manufacturing environment. You will lead with integrity, optimize boiler and hot oil systems, and drive utility reliability across the facility.

You will collaborate across production, quality, and EHS teams, maintain rigorous documentation, and develop predictive maintenance programs to support energy storage system manufacturing at scale.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or substantial industrial utilities experience.
3+ years of experience with industrial utilities and boiler systems.
Direct experience operating and maintaining hot oil/thermal fluid heating systems.
Experience in high-growth manufacturing or chemical processing environments.
Flexibility to work across shifts, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

Lead with integrity to ensure safe, reliable operation of thermal utility systems.
Innovate by optimizing boiler and hot oil systems with data-driven maintenance.
Drive excellence as the SME for utility reliability in a startup manufacturing environment.
Oversee maintenance, QOS adherence, and safety/compliance in energy storage system manufacturing.
Develop and manage maintenance programs prioritizing asset health and long-term reliability.

Skills

Industrial utilities experience

Thermal fluid systems

Boiler systems

Thermal fluid heating

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering (preferred)

7+ years alternative utilities experience

Tools

CMMS platforms

P&IDs reading

Job description

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Ford Energy is a newly formed, wholly-owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company dedicated to accelerating U.S. energy independence. Leveraging Ford’s century of manufacturing excellence and world-class battery energy storage systems (BESS) technology, Ford Energy designs, manufactures, and services grid-scale and commercial DC battery energy storage systems (BESS). Ford Energy is uniquely positioned to capture the growing demand for reliable, US-built energy storage systems. We are not just building batteries; we are building the infrastructure for the next generation of the American grid.

Why Ford Energy?

At Ford Energy, you have the backing of an industrial manufacturing powerhouse with the agility of a dedicated energy startup offering industry leading technology. We offer a competitive compensation package including performance-based bonuses, Ford vehicle discounts, and the opportunity to shape the energy strategy of one of the world's most iconic brands.

In this position...

As a Facilities Engineer specializing in Thermal Fluid Systems, you will play a vital role in ensuring the technical integrity and operational uptime of our startup manufacturing environment. In this mission-critical role, you will:

Lead with Integrity: Ensure the safe, reliable, and ethical operation of high-stakes thermal utility systems that power our production.
Innovate: Apply an entrepreneurial mindset to optimize complex boiler and hot oil systems through data-driven maintenance strategies.
Drive Excellence: Be the subject matter expert for utility reliability, ensuring our facility operates with the precision required to deliver world-class energy products.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do...

Operational Excellence & Quality Systems

Drive adherence to the Quality Operating System (QOS) and Production System standards, ensuring consistent execution of quality processes across energy storage system manufacturing.
Oversee the operation, maintenance, and reliability of hot oil boiler systems and associated utility equipment with unwavering attention to safety and compliance.
Monitor system performance (pressures, flow rates, fuel consumption) to ensure maximum efficiency and alignment with the Ford Energy Production System.
Lead troubleshooting efforts for thermal fluid systems, pumps, heat exchangers, and controls, utilizing root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
Maintain meticulous utility documentation including SOPs, P&IDs, and compliance logs, ensuring "Audit Ready" status at all times.

Champion continuous improvement and structured problem-solving, ensuring capability is developed at the lowest level of the organization.

Leadership & Culture

Embrace the Gemba philosophy: Regularly engage on the floor to monitor equipment health, listen to technicians, and solve problems where the work happens.
Remove Barriers: Proactively identify and resolve technical constraints to ensure the production team has the utilities required for "First Time Through" (FTT) success.
Collaborate across functions: Work seamlessly with Production, Quality, and EHS teams to support 24/7 facility operations.
Coordinate and oversee vendor and contractor activities with a focus on safety, integrity, and high-quality workmanship.
Establish a “Leaders as Teachers” environment by coaching Team Leaders and Team Members to build quality ownership and capability.
Foster a culture of accountability, communication, and recognition, reinforcing behaviors that support safety and quality excellence.

Strategic Reliability

Achieve business results by delivering on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and meeting corporate standards for timing, budget, and First Time Through (FTT) capability.
Develop and manage predictive and preventative maintenance programs that prioritize long-term asset health over short-term fixes.
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on energy efficiency and sustainability.
Assist with capital projects, equipment upgrades, and the commissioning of new utility infrastructure as the site scales.

Capabilities for Success

Resilient Problem Solver: Remains calm and decisive during utility outages or critical system failures, driving toward rapid restoration.
Integrity-Driven: Committed to the highest safety standards (OSHA, NFPA) and environmental compliance without compromise.
Complexity Manager: Skilled at managing the technical nuances of thermal fluid systems while communicating impacts clearly to leadership.
Agile Mindset: Comfortable navigating the ambiguity of a startup environment where processes are being built and refined in real-time.

Qualifications

You'll Have...

Education: Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline; however, candidates with substantial (7+) industrial utilities experience will be considered in place of a Bachelor's degree.
Experience: 3+ years of experience working with industrial utilities and boiler systems.
Technical Expertise: Direct experience operating and maintaining hot oil/thermal fluid heating systems.
Skills: Experience in high-growth manufacturing or chemical processing environments.
Flexibility to support business needs by working across shifts, including nights, weekends, and extended hours as required.

Even Better, You'll Have...

Master’s degree in Engineering, manufacturing, or related field preferred
Proficiency in reading P&IDs, technical drawings, and experience with CMMS platforms.
Strong knowledge of electrical and instrumentation systems, PLCs, automation, or SCADA platforms.
Strong project management skills and experience supervising specialized contractors.
Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, including pumps, valves, piping, etc.

Leadership Attributes

Strategic Visionary : Able to translate the rapidly evolving global energy storage market into actionable maintenance strategies.
Decisive Under Pressure : The ability to remain calm and make rapid, data-driven decisions during facility constraints or critical equipment failures.
Adaptability : The resilience to lead a team through the ambiguity of a new site startup, where processes are being built and refined in real-time.
Business Partner : The ability to translate technical maintenance requirements into sound financial business cases for executive stakeholders. Visionary strategic thinker able to navigate rapidly evolving global energy storage markets.

Location & Travel

Domestic travel (15%) and minor international travel (5%) for training purposes.

Why Ford Energy?

At Ford Energy, you have the backing of an industrial manufacturing powerhouse with the agility of a dedicated energy startup offering industry-leading technology. We offer a competitive compensation package including performance-based bonuses, Ford vehicle discounts, and the opportunity to shape the energy strategy of one of the world's most iconic brands.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

You can choose what your Ford future will look like, including:

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $84,480-141,360.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on the candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility, and competitive market value.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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Company: As Ford establishes a wholly owned subsidiary focused on Battery Energy Storage Systems, this role will initially be employed by Ford and is expected to transition to the subsidiary within one year.

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