Facilities Project Engineer

Hitachi Global Air Power; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Global Air Power in Michigan City, Indiana, seeks a Facilities Engineer to lead design, installation, operation, and maintenance of facilities and equipment. You will manage multiple projects, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and drive cost, quality, and performance targets.

Requirements include a BS in engineering, 5–10 years manufacturing experience, AutoCAD proficiency, and MS Word/Excel skills; MS Project preferred. Join a global leader in compressed air solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar degree.
• 5-10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of construction and manufacturing concepts.
• Experience with AutoCAD required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word & Excel required.
• Experience with Microsoft Project preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directly support Hitachi Global Air Power, Global M&A activities, and the HACs under the Facilities Engineering Manager.
• Plan, direct and supervise construction and manufacturing projects using project and cost planning and managing skills.
• Assist in due diligence activities, site start-up activities, lease reviews, and asset reviews for M&A activities.
• Develop and write technical specifications, designs, and plans for capital projects.
• Develop layouts for existing and future project/processes/designs in AutoCAD.
• Participate, lead, and utilize root cause analysis on a regular basis.
• Manage all aspects of several concurrent projects and prioritize tasks.
• Work with cross-functional teams to meet program targets for cost, quality, and performance.
• Develop and communicate scope, tasks, resources, costs and timelines for projects
• Prepare project status reports, identify any risks to plan, prepare, and execute mitigation plans.
• Maintain overall project cost status by reviewing and approving expenditures and labor plans.
• Energy management, planning, and building control systems. Includes building automation system, energy reduction projects, reviews, and audits.
• Direct the maintenance of buildings, grounds and equipment, including the establishment of facility standards, predictive maintenance, preventive maintenance, repairs, and vehicle fleet management.
• Develop and maintain key metrics and initiatives within the department and supporting project teams.
• Emergency management and control, including emergency preparedness procedures, training, and disaster recovery.
• Maintain and improve security and fire protection including access control, electronic monitoring and notification.
• Assure Regulatory compliance to local, state, federal, and international requirements.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Hitachi Global Air Power in Michigan City, Indiana, seeks a Facilities Engineer to lead design, installation, operation, and maintenance of facilities and equipment. You will manage multiple projects, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and drive cost, quality, and performance targets.

Requirements include a BS in engineering, 5–10 years manufacturing experience, AutoCAD proficiency, and MS Word/Excel skills; MS Project preferred. Join a global leader in compressed air solutions.