What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer II, Facilities position at LG ENERGY SOLUTION ARIZONA INC?
Title : Engineer II, Facilities
Reports to : Facilities Sr. Manager
Location : Queen Creek, AZ
We awaken the world with Energy. LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. (LGESAZ) develops and manufactures cylindrical batteries for electric vehicles (EVs), the first such facility in the United States. Come join the leader in advanced IT and Mobility energy solutions to help us Empower Every Possibility. Company LinkedIn
Summary :
The Facilities Engineer II will be responsible for overseeing the efficient operation and maintenance of all utility systems within the battery manufacturing plant. This includes managing critical systems such as electricity, compressed air, water, steam, and HVAC(Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning). The role involves ensuring the reliability of utility services that support production processes and handling maintenance activities. Additionally, the engineer will improve utility efficiency, manage external contractors, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Responsibilities :
- Oversee the operation, maintenance, and repair of all utility systems, including electrical, compressed air, water, steam, and HVAC systems, ensuring they operate efficiently and without any interruptions
- Monitor utility consumption, identify energy-saving opportunities, and manage utility budgets to reduce costs while maintaining optimal performance of facilities
- Lead troubleshooting and resolution of utility issues. Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent future problems
- Provide technical information regarding production or processing techniques, materials, properties, and process advantages and limitations that affect long-term plant planning
- Select and coordinate with external contractors and vendors for utility-related services; including maintenance, repairs and system upgrades
- Negotiate contracts and manage service agreements
- Ensure minimal production interruptions during emergencies by managing responses to urgent situations
- Maintain accurate records of utility systems' performances, maintenance schedules, work orders and compliance documentations
- Regularly report on utility performance to senior management
- Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards
- Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
- Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
- Ensure work is completed in a safe manner and maintain a safe work environment
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Requirements :
- Minimum of 3 years of facilities experience in production/plant environment
- Bachelor’s or higher degree in engineering or related field required
- Must be able to properly and regularly utilize the following Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) for a period of up to 12 hours
- Safety glasses
- Steel-toed shoes
- Must be able to do perform the following over the course of up to 12 hours per day Lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds on occasion
- Stoop, twist, bend
- Reach overhead
- Stand for lengthy periods
Skills :
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Production processes
- Facilities data analysis and processing
- Programmable Logic Controller experience(PLC) * Preferred but not required
- Six Sigma certification * Preferred but not required
- DOE (Design of experiments) * Preferred but not required
- CAD (Computer-aided design) and coding * Preferred but not required
- Korean-English bilingual * Preferred but not required
