Job Description Summary
The Facilities Engineer is responsible for planning, executing, and maintaining facility infrastructure and systems to support safe, efficient manufacturing operations. This role leads facility improvement projects from concept through completion, ensures compliance with regulatory and preventative maintenance standards, and manages departmental budgets and capital investments.
Key responsibilities include coordinating facility initiatives with operations, managing third-party service contracts, and providing technical support for complex mechanical and electrical issues. The Facilities Engineer drives continuous improvement through process optimization, cost reduction, and reliability initiatives, while supporting new product introductions and maintaining production readiness.
This position requires hands-on problem solving, strong project management skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally with manufacturing, maintenance, and engineering teams. The role also includes on-call support for facility-related emergencies, and requires flexibility to work weekends as needed.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
Plan projects for facility improvements from concept to completion
Implement effective preventative maintenance programs and ensures that all compliance standards are maintained and regulatory maintenance is executed
Forecast budgets for the Facilities department and monitor throughout the year
Coordinate facilities initiatives with Operations team to support production
Ensure that equipment and services purchased are competitively bid, acceptable quality and cost effective
Develop and coordinate department proposals for facilities projects
Be on call for all facilities related emergencies
Negotiate, maintain and review contracts for all third party facilities contractors
Experience conducting engineering assessments of facility systems to support planning for capital acquisitions and infrastructure improvements.
Work with manufacturing engineers to perform equipment modifications, upgrades, make control logic changes, and provide updated training and documentation as required.
Provide hands-on problem-solving support to site facility, maintenance, and production manufacturing teams
Champion capital investment projects, budget coordination, and cost benefit analysis
Diagnose and resolve problems that affect site safety, quality, or productivity
Prepare capital cost justifications and manage delegated appropriations
Perform practical problem solving of plant infrastructure, production processes and related equipment
Reduce common cause DPMO (Defects per Million Opportunities) variation found in processes
Develop cost reduction projects via value analysis
Perform capacity analysis evaluations
Drive process improvement best practices supporting Safety, Lean, and Ergonomic initiatives across all plant operations
Ensure that manufacturing premises are fully operational, maintained, and clean. This is manufacturing specific and does not include gardeners, caterers, etc.
Developing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy.
In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
Uses some level of judgment and has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance. Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks. Has access to technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.
A job at this level is likely to be an individual contributor with proven interpersonal skills or an early people leader who can hire and develop talent. Provides informal guidance to new team members
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in mechanical, electrical, chemical, or facilities engineering, or equivalent technical experience
Minimum of 5 years facilities engineering experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
Must be willing to work weekends.
For roles outside of the USA- This role requires advanced experience in the Manufacturing & Facility Management. Knowledge level is comparable to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college ( or a high school diploma with relevant experience).
For roles in USA - Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Job Family Group(s)/Function(s)).
Desired Characteristics
Strong knowledge of Environmental, Health & Safety policy and procedures
Understanding of reliability concepts ( MTTR, MTBF, probability of failure, condition monitoring, etc)
Experience with CMMS and equipment failure data analysis.
Experience with Industrial IoT technology.
Understanding of CAPEX engineering projects or equipment installation.
Experience with equipment and control systems, including Allen Bradley, FANUC, and Siemens.
Experience in installing, commissioning, supporting, or maintaining industrial manufacturing equipment.
Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to bring assignments to a successful completion
Strong oral and written communication skills for verbal presentations and report writing
Demonstrated leadership ability
Strong capital project experience desired
Strong problem-solving abilities
Competency in personal computers, CAD, spreadsheets, and word processing
Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.Note: To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements, it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years' experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights\10\20.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $91,700.00 and $152,700.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on May 04, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
