Role Purpose

The Facilities Process Engineer is responsible for supporting the design, optimization, operation, and reliability of facility systems and process utilities. This role works closely with cross-functional teams to improve system performance, support capital projects, troubleshoot operational issues, and ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards. The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in engineering principles, hands-on experience with facility systems, and the ability to manage projects and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, troubleshoot, and optimize facility and utility systems such as HVAC, chilled water, boilers, compressed air, water treatment, gas distribution, and related infrastructure.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase system efficiency, reliability, capacity, and safety.
• Lead or support root cause investigations for system failures, process deviations, and equipment performance issues; recommend and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop, review, and update engineering documentation, including process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), operating procedures, specifications, and technical reports.
• Support the planning, design review, installation, commissioning, startup, and turnover of new equipment and facility upgrade projects.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, EHS, and project teams to support daily facility operations and long-term improvements.
• Evaluate system performance using process data, trends, and key performance indicators; prepare reports and present findings to stakeholders.
• Ensure facility systems and engineering activities comply with applicable regulatory requirements, internal standards, and industry best practices.
• Participate in risk assessments, hazard reviews, and change management processes for facility modifications and system improvements.
• Provide technical guidance to technicians, operators, and junior engineers as needed.
• Support contractor oversight, vendor coordination, and project execution activities.
• Assist with budgeting, scheduling, and resource planning for assigned projects and maintenance activities.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in facilities engineering, process engineering, manufacturing, utilities, or a related industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of facility utility systems and infrastructure support processes.
• Experience troubleshooting process or utility system issues and implementing improvements.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, PFDs, P&IDs, and technical specifications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with engineering and maintenance systems.

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, or other design/documentation tools.
• Experience supporting capital projects, equipment installations, and commissioning activities.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other relevant safety and environmental regulations.
• Experience with CMMS, BAS/BMS, SCADA, or process control systems.
• Project management experience or formal project coordination responsibilities.