Facilities Engineer III

CoorsTek; Village of Potsdam (NY); On-site; USD 103,040 - 136,013; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

Company-Matched 401K

Performance-Based Bonuses

Job summary

CoorsTek is seeking a Facilities Engineer III in Village of Potsdam, New York. In this role, you will operate as the site-level facilities engineering expert, leading complex capital projects and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

The successful candidate will need a bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of relevant experience, with a competitive salary range of USD 103,040 – USD 136,013 based on skills and experience. CoorsTek offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off and health insurance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of related experience required.
• Expertise in managing capital facilities projects.
• Strong communication skills across all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital facilities and construction projects end-to-end.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies.
• Negotiate contracts and enforce purchase orders.

Skills

Problem solving

Reliability engineering

Project management

Lean methodologies

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

CMMS

Building automation systems

Job description

Job Title: Facilities Engineer III. Independently operate as the site-level facilities engineering subject matter expert (SME) for critical plant infrastructure, utilities, and building systems. Lead and program manage complex capital facilities and construction projects while providing advanced technical leadership in reliability, compliance, and operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the SME for site-specific engineering issues involving plant infrastructure, utilities, and associated systems; lead structured problem solving, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions.
• Under minimal supervision, develop, implement, and optimize predictive, preventive, and reliability-centered maintenance programs, including maintenance strategies, decision logic, and predictive techniques; mentor and coach others in reliability and data-driven troubleshooting methods.
• Lead site capital facilities and construction projects end-to-end, including scope definition, feasibility studies, conceptual and detailed design review, budgeting, scheduling, execution, commissioning/validation, and turnover to operations and maintenance.
• Provide expert consultation to site leadership on facilities engineering matters, including regulatory compliance (federal, state, local), consensus safety standards, and infrastructure risk; prepare technical documentation for regulatory, customer, and internal audits.
• Develop business cases, cost/benefit analyses, and capital justifications supporting site facilities initiatives, infrastructure upgrades, and master planning; prepare executive-level summaries and presentations.
• Act as the site interface with external vendors, contractors, and equipment suppliers, from specification development through procurement, installation, and operational integration, ensuring compliance with company standards and total cost-of-ownership objectives.
• Negotiate, administer, and enforce contracts and purchase orders for specialized facilities services (e.g., utilities, alarm systems, controls, infrastructure upgrades); review invoices and authorize payments in accordance with policy.
• Oversee maintenance and modification of building automation systems, process/utility controls, CMMS, and facilities change management processes, driving improvements in data accuracy, traceability, and performance reporting.
• Coordinate closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Process Engineering to align facilities readiness with production needs, equipment installations, and technology transfers into manufacturing.
• Review and approve work performed by outside contractors for conformance to company standards and specifications; prepare technical facilities reports and analyses for site leadership.
• Determine feasibility and design of new plant equipment or facility modifications considering cost, schedule, space constraints, capacity needs, and long-term site plans; proactively identify risks and mitigation strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence using Lean and reliability principles (e.g., TPM concepts, Kaizen, 6S) to improve uptime, safety, energy efficiency, and operating cost.
• Establish and improve site facilities standards, procedures, and performance metrics; support identification of training needs for maintenance and operations personnel related to new or upgraded systems.
• Prepare and manage site facilities budgets; forecast capital, contractor, and resource needs; monitor expenditures and partner with purchasing to optimize cost and supplier performance.
• Maintain strong safety leadership and accountability; partner with EHS to ensure safe design, safe execution of work, and compliant operation of facilities systems.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization and work productively with a diverse workforce.
• Assist and/or perform in other areas as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of related experience.
• Target hiring range: USD 103,040.00 – USD 136,013.00 (salary commensurate with experience, skills and education).

EEO Statement

CoorsTek is committed to equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants. No applicant’s race, color, religion, gender, age, disability or any other protected status will be considered in our hiring decisions.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Company-Matched 401K (USA only)
• Company-Matched Pension Plan (CANADA only)
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with Company Contribution
• Wellness Reimbursement Program (USA only)
• Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance, Legal Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance & more) (USA only)
• Safety Programs (reimbursement for safety shoes and company provided safety glasses)
• Performance-Based Bonuses for all Employees
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Mentorship Program
• Community & Volunteer Events