Career Area:
Manufacturing
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
Knowledge of processes and methods to effectively manage business relationships and transactions with suppliers of raw materials or product components as well as supporting contractors; ability to apply related knowledge, experience and skills into real practice.
Managing cost and time performance of contract work.
Industrial facility and capital project experience
Experience in building infrastructure systems such as building construction (foundation), mechanical, electrical, air, and HVAC .
Ability to use AutoCAD, Creo, Solidworks or other engineering software tools
Product Development experience
Data analytics experience
What you will get:
A commitment to diversity and inclusion . Our common values and focus on inclusion and respect drive the decisions made by our company, teams, and people. Here, you can apply your unique life and job experiences, and work in a team environment where your ideas are heard, your contributions are celebrated, and your whole-self matters.?
You earn more than just a salary because we value your performance.? We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.
Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date)
Additional Information:
Travel requirements may be less than 10%.
This position is located in Washington, IL
This will be a 2nd Shift role Friday- Sunday 900AM- 900PM
Domestic relocation is not available
Visa Sponsorship is NOT Available.
Summary Pay Range:
$97,530.00 - $146,290.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
401(k) savings plans*
Health Savings Account (HSA)*
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
Health Lifestyle Programs*
Employee Assistance Program*
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
Career Development*
Incentive bonus*
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Posting Dates:
January 13, 2026 - January 27, 2026
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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