Lead Facilities Engineering Specialist

A01242 GE Gas Turbines (Greenville) L.L.C.; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova's Gas Power business in Pensacola, FL is in a major growth phase, backed by a $200M+ capital investment, including a 50,000 sq ft expansion and refit of 100,000 sq ft of existing space. As Facilities Engineer you will manage day‑to‑day construction, interface with EPCM contractors, and ensure work stays on schedule and budget, while upholding GE operational standards.

The role will evolve into Facilities Management with long‑term growth, requiring hands‑on problem solving, strong PM

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Facilities Engineering (or equivalent)
• 5+ years of facilities engineering experience
• 5+ years in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment
• Experience with CapEx project management, construction coordination, or large-scale equipment installation
• Willingness to work weekends as needed
• U.S. work authorization; no sponsorship provided

Responsibilities

• Serve as daily boots-on-the-ground support for a major facility expansion and plant refit project
• Interface with EPCM contractor, general contractors, and subcontractors on change orders, scheduling, and scope management
• Support equipment installations, paving, infrastructure upgrades, and large-scale refitting of manufacturing spaces
• Prepare capital cost justifications and manage delegated project appropriations
• Champion cost benefit analysis and budget coordination for CapEx projects
• Plan and execute facility improvement projects from concept through completion
• Implement and sustain preventative maintenance programs in compliance with regulatory and safety standards
• Diagnose and resolve facility, safety, quality, and productivity issues with a hands-on approach
• Coordinate facility initiatives with Operations to support uninterrupted production
• Negotiate, maintain, and review contracts for all third-party facilities contractors
• Forecast and monitor the Facilities department budget on an ongoing basis
• Drive process improvement initiatives supporting Safety, Lean, and Ergonomic standards across plant operations
• Perform capacity analysis and develop cost-reduction projects through value analysis
• Maintain manufacturing premises to the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and operational readiness
• Reduce process variation (DPMO) through systematic root cause analysis and corrective action
• Provide technical support to site facility, maintenance, and production manufacturing teams
• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing engineers on equipment modifications, control logic changes, and documentation updates
• Provide informal mentorship and guidance to junior team members
• Participate in on-call rotation for facility-related emergencies; flexibility to work weekends when required

Skills

Facilities Engineering

CapEx project management

Construction coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Weekend work readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Facilities Engineering

Tools

CMMS

CAD

MS Office

Job description

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova's Gas Power business in Pensacola, FL is in an exciting phase of major growth — and we're looking for a hands-on, adaptable Facilities Engineer to be part of it. This is a rare opportunity to join a high-energy, startup-minded team in the middle of one of the most significant facility expansions in the organization's recent history: a ~$200M+ capital investment encompassing a 50,000 sq. ft. expansion and the refitting of more than 100,000 sq. ft. of existing manufacturing space. You will work directly with leadership and a dedicated EPCM contractor to manage day-to-day construction execution — interfacing with general contractors, subcontractors, and internal engineering teams to keep projects on schedule, within budget, and aligned with GE Vernova's operational standards. As the build-out progresses, this role will evolve into a broader Facilities Management function, giving you long-term runway and career growth within a dynamic, people-first organization. This position requires hands-on problem solving, strong project management skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally with manufacturing, maintenance, and engineering teams. The role also includes on-call support for facility-related emergencies, and requires flexibility to work weekends as needed.

What You’ll Do

Construction & Capital Project Execution

• Serve as daily boots-on-the-ground support for a major facility expansion and plant refit project
• Interface with EPCM contractor, general contractors, and subcontractors on change orders, scheduling, and scope management
• Support equipment installations, paving, infrastructure upgrades, and large-scale refitting of manufacturing spaces
• Prepare capital cost justifications and manage delegated project appropriations
• Champion cost benefit analysis and budget coordination for CapEx projects

Facilities Engineering & Operations

• Plan and execute facility improvement projects from concept through completion
• Implement and sustain preventative maintenance programs in compliance with regulatory and safety standards
• Diagnose and resolve facility, safety, quality, and productivity issues with a hands‑on approach
• Coordinate facility initiatives with Operations to support uninterrupted production
• Ensure all equipment and third‑party services are competitively sourced, properly contracted, and cost‑effective
• Negotiate, maintain, and review contracts for all third‑party facilities contractors
• Forecast and monitor the Facilities department budget on an ongoing basis

Continuous Improvement & Safety

• Drive process improvement initiatives supporting Safety, Lean, and Ergonomic standards across plant operations
• Perform capacity analysis and develop cost‑reduction projects through value analysis
• Maintain manufacturing premises to the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and operational readiness
• Reduce process variation (DPMO) through systematic root cause analysis and corrective action

Collaboration & Leadership

• Provide technical support to site facility, maintenance, and production manufacturing teams
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with manufacturing engineers on equipment modifications, control logic changes, and documentation updates
• Provide informal mentorship and guidance to junior team members
• Participate in on‑call rotation for facility‑related emergencies; flexibility to work weekends when required

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Facilities Engineering — or equivalent technical experience (U.S.: high school diploma/GED with at least 6 years of relevant experience will be considered)
• Minimum 5 years of facilities engineering experience
• Minimum 5 years in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience with CapEx project management, construction coordination, or large-scale equipment installation
• Willingness and ability to work weekends as project needs demand
• U.S. work authorization required — this role does not support immigration sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with EPCM contractors, general contractors, or subcontractors on industrial construction projects
• Strong knowledge of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) policies and procedures
• Familiarity with reliability concepts (MTTR, MTBF, probability of failure, condition monitoring)
• Experience with CMMS platforms and equipment failure data analysis
• Exposure to Industrial IoT technology
• Proficiency with control systems including Allen Bradley, FANUC, and/or Siemens
• Experience with CAD software, project management tools, and MS Office Suite
• Strong capital project management background
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present to stakeholders and document technical findings

Who You Are

You thrive in fast‑paced, startup‑style environments where no two days look the same. You're the kind of person who can jump between a contractor coordination meeting, a change order review, and a boots‑on‑the‑ground site walk — all before lunch. You make sound decisions with incomplete information, communicate clearly across all levels of the organization, and you genuinely enjoy being part of a team that's building something big. You don't need a perfect playbook. You bring flexibility, good judgment, and a collaborative spirit — and you're energized by the idea of leaving a lasting mark