What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Engineer position at AmeriQual?
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AmeriQual Group, a shelf-stable food manufacturer headquartered in Evansville, IN, provides innovative solutions to the US government, major branded food companies, food service providers, and retailers. A combination of expertise, ingenuity, and state-of-the-art equipment provides flexibility to meet customer needs.
Dynamic company growth is creating exciting opportunities and empowering our team to innovate, collaborate, and drive positive change. We seek energetic, optimistic leaders and offer programs to foster career development and personal growth, including both internal and external training and tuition reimbursement. Our excellent benefit package features affordable options tailored to diverse needs, while our unparalleled bonus structure and growth potential reward dedication and excellence. Emphasizing work-life balance, we support our team with ample holiday and vacation time, ensuring they thrive both personally and professionally.
AmeriQual Foods is seeking a Facilities Engineer to join our expanding Engineering department . The Facilities team is primarily responsible for preparing and maintaining the buildings and related infrastructure.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in the oversight of the maintenance, repair, and continuous improvement of all facility equipment, machinery, and infrastructure.
- Ensure all systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boilers, safety equipment, etc.) are maintained and operational.
- Troubleshoot and resolve facility-related issues that may impact production.
- Provide engineering support for equipment upgrades, machine replacements, new equipment, and construction projects. Communicate project schedules and align outage and shutdown needs with stakeholders.
- Work with contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders to execute projects on time, within budget, and in compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Lead cross functional teams to deliver solutions on time and on budget.
- Interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
- Supply technical information and guidance to the Maintenance team Maintain a positive and cooperative collaboration with AQ team, customers, contractors, and vendors.
- Perform all functions in full compliance with corporate policies and procedures and all other applicable environmental, health, safety and GMP requirements.
Qualifications
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. Position will also frequent the production floor, so operating in standard seasonal warehouse and food processing plant temperature conditions will be required. Work is completed in a facility where nuts, fruits and other allergens are present.
Competitive salary and excellent benefit package available including medical, free health clinic, dental, vision, disability, 401(k) and more. See www.ameriqualgroup.com / careers for more information and to apply today!
AmeriQual is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, and all employment-related decisions, terms, and conditions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local laws. AmeriQual is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.
