Facilities Engineer - Manufacturing Reliability (Chicago)

Energy Jobline ZR; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k matching

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Chicago seeks a Facilities Engineer to lead the operation, maintenance, and reliability of critical facility infrastructure in a manufacturing environment. You will ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted performance of utility and mechanical systems supporting production operations.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical expertise, leadership within a union environment, and a proactive approach to equipment reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in industrial facilities, utilities, building engineering, or plant infrastructure environments.
• Strong experience with steam boilers, chillers, HVAC systems, and industrial refrigeration systems.
• Experience working within a union manufacturing setting.
• Proven troubleshooting and hands-on maintenance experience with mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of industrial safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of plant utility systems including steam, chilled water, HVAC, and industrial refrigeration equipment.
• Monitor operating conditions, system efficiency, and utility usage to support reliable production operations.
• Coordinate treatment and maintenance programs for water, boiler, and cooling systems.
• Lead preventative and corrective maintenance activities across facility infrastructure and mechanical systems.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and implement long-term reliability improvements.

Skills

Industrial utility systems

Union manufacturing

Mechanical troubleshooting

Safety compliance knowledge

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR in Chicago seeks a Facilities Engineer to lead the operation, maintenance, and reliability of critical facility infrastructure in a manufacturing environment. You will ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted performance of utility and mechanical systems supporting production operations.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical expertise, leadership within a union environment, and a proactive approach to equipment reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement.