Facilities Engineer: Site Operations & Maintenance Leader

Caterpillar Inc.; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Morton, IL seeks a Facilities Engineer to support facility operations, contractor management, and asset performance. You will oversee contracts, safety compliance, fuel procurement, and maintenance inventory to sustain site operations.

The role is 1st shift, on-site only, with up to 5% travel. You will partner with internal teams and external providers to drive reliability and continuous improvement across facilities and capital projects.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Morton, IL seeks a Facilities Engineer to support facility operations, contractor management, and asset performance. You will oversee contracts, safety compliance, fuel procurement, and maintenance inventory to sustain site operations.

The role is 1st shift, on-site only, with up to 5% travel. You will partner with internal teams and external providers to drive reliability and continuous improvement across facilities and capital projects.