Staff Facility Engineer

ZT Systems; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 93,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

ZT Systems in Secaucus, NJ seeks a Staff Facility Engineer to oversee chiller plant performance, BAS/BMS operation, environmental monitoring, and preventive maintenance. You will analyze data, identify efficiency opportunities, and coordinate with vendors and contractors to ensure compliance and reliability.

The role focuses on optimizing operations, driving initiatives, and supporting capital projects while ensuring safety and environmental standards are met across facilities in NJ and TX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Facilities Engineering; 5+ years in facilities engineering or central plant operations.
• Strong understanding of chiller plant systems, BAS/BMS, and environmental monitoring technologies.
• Familiarity with energy efficiency strategies and sustainability practices.
• Experience managing service providers, contractors, or vendor relationships.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret performance data and translate into improvements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor chiller plant performance and BAS/BMS operation for reliability and efficiency.
• Analyze performance data and recommend system adjustments, upgrades, or replacements.
• Oversee environmental monitoring systems and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop and refine preventive/predictive maintenance programs.
• Serve as first- line technical evaluator for mechanical/electrical issues; coordinate resolutions.
• Oversee vendor performance and service contracts.
• Maintain records of system performance and compliance with OSHA, ASHRAE, EPA, etc.
• Support energy management and sustainability initiatives; advise on capital planning.
• Provide technical guidance for HVAC, mechanical upgrades, and environmental monitoring projects.

Skills

Chiller plant systems

BAS/BMS knowledge

Energy efficiency

Preventive maintenance

Analytical skills

Vendor management

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

Strong communication

Data analytics

Education

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

Tools

BAS software tools

Environmental monitoring devices

Job description

Staff Facility Engineer### Staff Facility EngineerApply: Secaucus, NJ: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-105530**About The Role**We are seeking a forward-thinking **Staff Facility Engineer** to oversee the performance, efficiency, and reliability of our central chiller plant, facility-wide environmental monitoring systems, and BAS/BMS. This role is focused on optimizing operations, identifying potential issues before they impact performance, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards. The Facility Engineer will serve as a technical advisor, coordinating with internal stakeholders, service providers, and contractors to deliver reliable facility operations while driving continuous improvement initiatives. This role will be based at our NJ location, however, will provide similar support to our Texas facility as well.**What You Will Do*** **Chiller Plant Oversight** – Monitor and evaluate chiller plant performance (chillers, cooling towers, pumps, BAS/BMS) to ensure reliability, efficiency, and optimal operation.* **Strategic System Management** – Analyze performance data, identify trends, and recommend system adjustments, upgrades, or replacements to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs.* **Environmental Monitoring** – Oversee facility-wide environmental monitoring systems (temperature, humidity, air quality, water quality), ensuring compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.* **Preventive & Predictive Maintenance** – Develop and refine preventive maintenance programs, leveraging condition-based monitoring and data analytics to minimize downtime.* **Issue Identification & Resolution** – Act as the first line of technical evaluation for mechanical and electrical issues; coordinate resolution with service providers and contractors.* **Vendor & Contractor Management** – Oversee vendor performance, ensuring service contracts and maintenance agreements meet operational needs.* **Compliance & Reporting** – Maintain records of system performance, maintenance activities, and environmental monitoring data; ensure compliance with OSHA, ASHRAE, EPA, and other applicable standards.* **Energy Efficiency & Sustainability** – Support energy management and sustainability initiatives by identifying opportunities for system improvements, optimization, and long-term capital planning.* **Project Support** – Provide technical guidance for capital projects, renovations, and equipment upgrades related to HVAC, mechanical systems, and environmental monitoring.**What You Bring*** Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Facilities Engineering (or related field).* 5+ years of experience in facilities engineering, HVAC systems, or central plant operations, with exposure to strategic planning and system optimization.* Strong understanding of chiller plant systems, building automation systems (BAS/BMS), and environmental monitoring technologies.* Familiarity with energy efficiency strategies and sustainability practices.* Experience managing service providers, contractors, or vendor relationships.* Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret performance data and translate into actionable improvements.* Knowledge of relevant codes and standards (OSHA, ASHRAE, NFPA, EPA).* Excellent communication and organizational skills; able to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams. ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package is created for all our employees. The typical base salary for this position is expected to be between $93,000 and $136,400annually. If hired, the final base salary will be determined on an individual basis taking into consideration experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications. Base salary is just one component of ZT Systems total rewards philosophy. We take pride in offering a wide range of benefits and perks that appeal to the variety of needs across our diverse employee base. Other rewards may include bonus, paid time off, 401(k) retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, wellbeing resources, and more. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.