Facilities Specialist

Y99000 General Electric Company; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a Lead Facilities Specialist to develop practical, innovative ways to meet goals. You will handle work with broad scope, leverage experience to execute objectives, and influence short- and some long-term business outcomes.

You will plan facility-improvement projects, implement preventive maintenance, forecast budgets, supervise maintenance technicians, and coordinate with Operations to support production.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or high school diploma/GED from an accredited school or institution GE

Responsibilities

• Plan projects for facility improvements from concept to completion
• Create and implement a preventative maintenance program and ensure compliance standards
• Forecast budget for the Facilities department and monitor throughout the year
• Supervise a team of hourly maintenance technicians across shifts
• Coordinate facilities initiatives with Operations to support production
• Ensure purchased equipment/services are quality and cost-effective
• Develop and coordinate department proposals for facilities projects
• Be on call for facilities emergencies
• Negotiate and review contracts with third-party contractors and service providers
• Provide technical support to controls technicians for complex electronics issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to modify machines, update control logic, and provide training and documentation
• Assist Lead Maintenance Specialist and cover during absences

Skills

HVAC experience

Facilities maintenance

PLC proficiency

Software programming

Six Sigma (preferred)

Leadership & supervision

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree or high school diploma

Job description

Job Description Summary Job Description The Lead Facilities Specialist develops practical and innovative ways to identify and meet goals. In this role you will be responsible for work that is less defined in scope, utilize your understanding and experience to execute business objectives, and have the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals.

Responsibilities

• Plan projects for facility improvements from concept to completion
• Create and implement an effective preventative maintenance program and ensures that all compliance standards are maintained and regulatory maintenance is executed
• Forecast budget for the Facilities department and monitor throughout the year
• Supervise a team of hourly maintenance technicians spread across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts
• Coordinate facilities initiatives with Operations team to support production
• Ensure that equipment and services purchased are acceptable quality and cost effective
• Develop and coordinate department proposals for facilities projects
• Be on call for all facilities related emergencies
• Ensure that all compliance standards are maintained and regulatory maintenance is executed
• Negotiate, maintain, and review contracts for all third party contractors, cleaners, waste removal, vending, recycling, security provider, etc.
• Provide technical support and guidance to controls technicians for out-of-the-ordinary electronics problems
• Work with cross functional team to perform machine modifications, make control logic changes, and provide updated training and documentation as required
• Work directly with Lead Maintenance Specialist and fill-in or replace during absences

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or a high school diploma/GED from an accredited school or institution GE

Desired Characteristics

• At least 4 years of experience in an HVAC or other Facilities Maintenance position within a manufacturing or shop environment)
• At least 5 additional years of experience in electro-hydraulic machinery, major machine run-offs / installations, and maintenance repairs
• Proficiency with control software and PLC's
• Software Programming
• Strong knowledge of Environmental, Health & Safety policy and procedure
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to bring assignments to a successful completion
• Six Sigma training is preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

Additional Information

• Relocation Assistance Provided: No

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

At GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. At GE Aerospace, respect for people is core to our culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn't just a job. It's their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly.