2nd Shift Facilities Engineer

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Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Does the opportunity to enable and maintain a world-class facility where Caterpillar develops leading-edge new products and technologies excite you?  If so, we have a great opportunity for you to join the Peoria Proving Ground (PPG) team within the Earthmoving Division (EMD) as a Facilities Engineer.
This is an important role at our facility, overseeing maintenance, special projects, and improving operational efficiency.  As a Facilities Engineer at PPG, you have an exciting opportunity to make a difference for our people – employees, leaders, and the communities within which we operate.

The role is a fantastic opportunity to develop deeper knowledge and leadership skills while working in a collaborative and supportive environment.  This role will report to the Facilities Engineering Manager and will engage individuals of varying disciplines, making an impact on the operations, facility, and safety of the people and the business.
All our achievements -our ability to support our partners, our cutting-edge products and services, and our world-class quality are only possible because we employ the very best talent.  We encourage you to apply!

What you will do: 

• Assist with and/or develop Capital and Expense projects for review, including development of supporting documentation.
• Maintain critical documentation such as Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Safe Job Procedures (SJP).
• Perform site condition surveys, including fire protection, mechanical, electrical, and other miscellaneous condition observations.  Assign work and follow-up to rectify findings.
• Manage and execute effective handoffs, including follow-up on ongoing project and maintenance work.
• Support contractor interactions, contractor safety requirements, and ensure contractors perform work in accordance with Caterpillar’s safety requirements.
• Ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements by directing or coordinating installation, manufacturing, construction, maintenance, documentation, support, or testing activities. 
• Support resolution of issues; troubleshoot to determine the cause of failure, the lack of efficiency, and the need for repair or improvement of systems or equipment.
• Support operations and product development projects as required  
• Other miscellaneous tasks as required to support the site.

Basic Qualifications: 

Collaborative Skills

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills; strong ability to work effectively with a variety of individuals and teams to accomplish business goals.
• Strong ability to work effectively with a variety of individuals, including face-to-face, verbal, and written communication; ability to build and maintain strong working relationships.

Problem Solving

• Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.  
• Ability to identify and resolve issues efficiently, thinking differently as required to ensure minimal disruption to plant operations.

Project Management

• Working knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives. 
• Ability to prioritize a wide variety of projects and objectives; effectively completing tasks.

Education: 

• Accredited engineering degree, engineering technology degree OR equivalent previous experience.

Top candidates will also have: 

Facility Experience

• Previous experience with processes, methodologies and techniques used to manage plant facilities.
• Experience identifying and mitigating a wide range of actual and/or potential hazards.
• Working knowledge of standards, procedures and policies, such as OSHA, NFPA, FM, and other standards; ability to plan, guide, and monitor projects and processes for compliance. 

Contractor Management

• Knowled