Facilities & Fire Protection Engineer

Daimler AG (Canada); Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent compensation and benefits plan

401(k) matching

Job summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC seeks a Facilities & Fire Protection Engineer in Charleston, SC. The role involves managing facilities engineering and fire protection projects from inception to completion while adhering to timelines and budgets.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering and has 3-5 years of experience. Excellent coordination and communication skills are essential for the successful execution of complex projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in related field.
• Ability to manage project team inputs and reporting.
• Independent worker capable of forming complex relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support engineering projects from start to finish.
• Design and implement project plans.
• Monitor project performance and manage requests for changes.
• Document fire preventative maintenance and operating procedures.

Skills

Team player

Technical understanding of construction

Excellent communication skills

Strong coordination skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related area

Job description

Job Description - Facilities & Fire Protection Engineer (MER000438Q)

Mercedes-Benz Group AG

Job Overview

Manages and supports Facilities Engineering and fire protection projects and operations from start to finish. Develops project objectives by applying best practices. Monitors project budget and timeline.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support engineering projects from feasibility studies, through project tendering, to final acceptance, including design and construction activities in the assigned area of responsibility.


• Design, communicate, and implement a project plan.


• Monitor project progress and performance against the plan and manage PCO/RFQ requests.


• Analyze drawings and communicate discrepancies to vendors for corrections.


• Prepare engineering designs and work specifications.


• Conduct project meetings, prepare status reports, and collect, analyze, and summarize information and trends.


• Resolve operational problems and minimize delays using the most appropriate options or by improving existing approaches.


• Determine project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements, assigning personnel, and reviewing bids from contractors.


• Support the setup of contacts with internal and external Mercedes-Benz partners and worldwide external business partners.


• Receive input from project teams and working groups; report to the project teams and project committees.


• May help coordinate the work of junior team members.


• Participate in regularly scheduled team meetings.


• Own and manage site fire protection systems – operation, testing, maintenance and modifications per NFPA.


• Document fire preventative maintenance, operating procedures, implementation, and auditing in the iPRO system.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related area.


• Minimum of 3‑5 years of experience.


• Team player able to work in a complex, diverse group.


• Ability to manage input from project teams and working groups and to report to project teams and committees.


• Technical understanding of construction and facilities maintenance.


• Independent worker capable of forming complex relationships.


• Strong coordination skills with multiple parties.


• Excellent written and oral communication skills at all levels.


• Comfortable with computer programs (e.g., Windows programs).

Benefits

Excellent compensation and benefits plan with 401(k) matching.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that appreciates and leverages the diversity of our team. We provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, national origin, religion, marital status, veteran status, physical or other disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Organization

Mercedes-Benz Vans LLC

Primary Location

United States of America – South Carolina – Charleston

Work Locations

8501 Palmetto Commerce Pkwy, Charleston, SC 29456