Plant Facilities Engineer: Reliability, Projects

ppg; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG is seeking a Plant Facilities Engineer to plan, manage, and maintain the physical infrastructure and utility systems within a manufacturing plant. You will ensure safe, efficient operations compliant with regulations and company standards.

Responsibilities include overseeing HVAC, electrical, plumbing, utilities, and capital projects, plus preventive maintenance and contractor management. Strong PM, organizational, and cross-functional skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or Facilities Engineering (or related field).
• Experience: 3–7 years in facilities or plant engineering within manufacturing.
• Technical: Building systems knowledge (HVAC, electrical, plumbing), AutoCAD or similar, CMMS, and PM tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and operation of plant buildings, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and infrastructure.
• Manage plant utility systems: compressed air, steam, water treatment, natural gas, electrical distribution.
• Plan and execute facility improvement and expansion projects from concept to commissioning.
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs for facility equipment and systems.
• Source and oversee external contractors and vendors for facility-related services and projects.

Skills

Facilities engineering

Cross-functional communication

Project management

CFM/PE/LEED (certs)

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

CMMS

Project management tools

Job description

PPG is seeking a Plant Facilities Engineer to plan, manage, and maintain the physical infrastructure and utility systems within a manufacturing plant. You will ensure safe, efficient operations compliant with regulations and company standards.

Responsibilities include overseeing HVAC, electrical, plumbing, utilities, and capital projects, plus preventive maintenance and contractor management. Strong PM, organizational, and cross-functional skills are essential.