Onsite Facilities Engineer: Contractor & Asset Lead

Caterpillar Brazil; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Facilities Engineer for Morton, IL. The role is 1st shift, on-site only, with up to 5% travel and no hybrid option.

You will oversee contractor management, purchase coordination, and safety compliance to keep facility operations running reliably. Strong CMMS usage and asset lifecycle planning are essential, with focus on productivity and cost optimization.

Qualifications

• Clear understanding of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective communication across teams and with contractors.
• Knowledge of plant facilities management and infrastructure.
• Strong problem solving and analytical abilities.
• Project management skills to plan and execute maintenance and capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage contractor relationships and oversee contract administration.
• Coordinate with purchasing and procurement teams for contractor engagements.
• Supervise onsite contractors for facilities, maintenance, landscaping, vehicle repair, and heavy equipment services.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor contractor safety plans and ensure site safety compliance.
• Conduct contractor inspections and track performance against deliverables.
• Coordinate procurement and inventory of fuels for facility and vehicle operations.
• Serve as primary contact for contractors performing building, facilities, or maintenance work.
• Manage maintenance and repair parts inventory and ensure critical materials availability.
• Oversee storeroom/crib operations and inventory replenishment.
• Develop and support facility asset management strategies to optimize reliability and lifecycle costs.
• Lead asset lifecycle planning including maintenance and replacement decisions.
• Utilize CMMS data to support maintenance planning and work orders.
• Drive continuous improvement of maintenance workflows and preventive programs.
• Conduct facility condition assessments to identify risks and plan long-term needs.
• Analyze facility and equipment performance data to inform decisions.
• Lead or support capital equipment procurement activities including vendor coordination and bid evaluation.
• Manage facility and capital improvement projects from planning through execution.
• Develop cost estimates and business cases for facility investments and capital projects.
• Collaborate with operations and site leadership to identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

Contractor management

Procurement coordination

On-site supervision

Safety compliance

Asset management

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Facilities Engineer for Morton, IL. The role is 1st shift, on-site only, with up to 5% travel and no hybrid option.

You will oversee contractor management, purchase coordination, and safety compliance to keep facility operations running reliably. Strong CMMS usage and asset lifecycle planning are essential, with focus on productivity and cost optimization.