Facilities & Safety Engineer — Reliability, Energy & Compliance

Paycom - ATS; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in Dexter, MI is seeking a Facilities Engineer to maintain and optimize facility and plant infrastructure supporting manufacturing operations. You will monitor building systems, lead efficiency improvements, and collaborate with maintenance, safety, and production teams to implement corrective actions and cost-saving projects.

The role emphasizes preventive/predictive maintenance, capital projects, and regulatory compliance, with focus on energy conservation and continuous

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in computer applications, including spreadsheet software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with employees at all organizational levels.
• Self-motivated with a proactive, result-oriented attitude and a strong commitment to success.
• Highly organized and self-disciplined, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet objectives in fast-paced, high-pressure environments while adhering to deadlines.
• Working knowledge of ISO 14001 Environmental Management System standards.
• Familiarity with MiOSHA and OSHA regulations, with the ability to apply workplace safety requirements effectively.
• Proactive, hands-on approach to identifying and resolving problems.
• Knowledge of energy efficiency, sustainability, and resource conservation practices is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize facility and plant infrastructure supporting the manufacturing process.
• Monitor the performance and reliability of building systems, utilities, and equipment.
• Identify opportunities to improve system efficiency, reliability, and overall plant performance.
• Develop and implement initiatives to reduce energy consumption, minimize waste, and conserve resources.
• Troubleshoot facility and plant system issues and lead efforts to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Work directly with operators and first-line managers to understand operational challenges and develop practical solutions.
• Partner with Maintenance, Manufacturing, Quality, Safety, and other departments on facility and process-supporting projects.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for critical facility infrastructure and systems.
• Evaluate equipment and system performance and recommend upgrades, modifications, or replacements when appropriate.
• Assist with planning and execution of capital improvement and facility projects.
• Monitor utility usage and identify opportunities for cost reduction and improved resource utilization.
• Ensure facility systems and infrastructure operate in accordance with applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Establish and maintain appropriate documentation, procedures, and records related to plant systems and engineering activities.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, efficiency, cost reduction, and operational excellence.
• Respond to urgent facility or infrastructure issues and coordinate timely resolution to minimize impact on manufacturing operations.
• Communicate project status, technical findings, recommendations, and improvement opportunities to management and key stakeholders.
• Administer and maintain the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS), coordinate internal and external audits, and support continuous improvement initiatives to maintain certification and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Spreadsheet proficiency

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Paycom - ATS in Dexter, MI is seeking a Facilities Engineer to maintain and optimize facility and plant infrastructure supporting manufacturing operations. You will monitor building systems, lead efficiency improvements, and collaborate with maintenance, safety, and production teams to implement corrective actions and cost-saving projects.

The role emphasizes preventive/predictive maintenance, capital projects, and regulatory compliance, with focus on energy conservation and continuous