Sr. Facilities Engineer - Belvidere, IL

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Sr. Facilities Engineer is responsible for safety, design, and efficient operation of plant utilities systems via technical knowledge. This individual supports a small plant maintenance team and coordinates with the other plant departments on facility and utility initiatives and issues. This position leverages GMI standards, Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices, and other best practices applicable to the design, operation, and maintenance of the plant utilities.

This position will focus on the plant's ammonia refrigeration system, power usage, and compressed air systems.

This individual provides technical leadership to ensure the quality of design and construction of mechanical design elements for facility improvements, as well as, ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws along with compliance to site insurance requirements.

This individual will provide leadership in opportunities with energy usage and management.

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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Responsibility for the safe, efficient and cost-effective management of utilities (Ammonia, Steam, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Electricity, HVAC, Waste Water and Compressed Air)
• Technical leader for all facility and utility initiatives including participation on capital projects as assigned
• In depth knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems and fire protection systems including General Mills engineering standards, IIAR standards, and FM Global Standards
• Support plant PSM compliance through initiating and completing MOCs, participating in PHAs, and assisting facilities project engineer as required
• Documentation oversight for insurance requirements, ensuring the quality and completeness of all required drawings and record keeping for facilities and utilities, including participation and compliance to Ammonia Refrigeration Management program (SOPs, inspections, technician training, etc.)
• Development and leadership of energy management strategies, including meeting targeted annual HMM objectives
• Participation in appropriate virtual networking activities (information sharing, best practices dialog, joint problem solving, communities of practice) with the Minneapolis FE group and other GMI facilities
• Provide technical instruction and training for facilities maintenance team as required
• Build capability of the team and technicians to understand their equipment at component level in addition to working with them to identify and resolve defects
• Analysis of equipment performance and improving component life

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related degree with applicable experience or extensive relevant work experience
• 3+ years of related experience
• Electronic and paper schematic reading
• Understanding of mechanical processes, both hands on and theory
• Understanding of fire protection systems and hot work permitting
• Demonstrated skills in servant leadership, problem solving, coaching and training
• Ability to achieves technical mastery of equipment and develops it in others

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5-10 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated engineering skills and experience working with the generation, distribution, and application of the following Utilities:
• Ammonia refrigeration
• Electrical distribution
• Utility and process water distribution
• Steam and hot water generation
• HVAC
• Compressed air
• Fire protection systems
• Ammonia RETA or IIAR Certification
• AutoCAD experience
• Project management including construction management
• Basic knowledge of construction standards
• Practical knowledge of Maximo and Planning & Scheduling
• Understanding of maintenance and reliability performance metrics

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

• International relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.
• Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.

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