Major Project Facility Engineer - WW Overhaul

Career Area

Engineering

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The Overhaul Facilities Major Project Engineer is a new position that provides technical and project leadership expertise for all world‑wide overhaul centers. Based in DeSoto, Texas, the role specializes in large‑scope projects requiring specific expertise. The successful candidate will have working knowledge of regulations, building codes, and other engineering fields as they relate to facilities. The position will also provide guidance and expertise in power distribution systems, mechanical and HVAC systems, construction, and facility project management.

The role must establish and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships with others to accomplish major engineering projects.

Partial relocation is available for this position. The majority of activities and support will be provided for the world‑wide overhaul center in DeSoto, Texas. This position supports all aspects of world‑wide overhaul facilities with the priorities and agenda set forth by world‑wide facilities leadership.

Interact with different levels of inter‑organizational personnel, vendors, and consultants. May represent the company in meetings with governmental and public utility authorities that relate to construction codes, safety orders, OSHA, environmental and utility services.

Strong customer interaction skills, the ability to identify and solve problems independently, and strong computer literacy are critical for success. Managing a wide variety of activities, programs, and projects with a sense of urgency and attention to detail is also expected. Working in a team environment is critical and providing direction to others with different cultural and technical backgrounds is necessary for success.

This position directly reports to the world‑wide overhaul facility manager.

The position is located in DeSoto, Texas and is not a remote position. Relocation assistance is available.

• Specializes in large‑scope projects where specific expertise is needed.
• Responsible for the implementation of major facilities processes, maintenance, and/or construction and the coordination of that work with the total facility.
• Develops plans for facilities projects, prepares, and establishes priorities for cost effectiveness, manages budgeting/expense & capital accounting/purchasing matters associated with the work and communicates with interested parties.
• Provides guidance and subject expertise to facilities personnel and leadership in a continuous effort to improve facilities operations. Works with suppliers, consultants, and government entities/regulatory agencies in the development of projects that ensure sustainable and cost‑effective facilities.
• Adheres to established industry and enterprise standards, policies and practices relating to safety, quality, schedule, cost, accounting, purchasing and regulatory compliance in performing assigned duties.
• Assists in the development of facility practices and safety programs, protocols, technologies, and standards to be uniformly applied at all overhaul centers.
• Requires occasional international travel and working irregular hours in support of facilities located in multiple time zones.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction engineering/management, or related discipline.
• 7-9 years of experience in maintenance, engineering, or facility project management.
• High energy level and sense of urgency, ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Team player with passion for customer service, problem solving, learning and continuous improvement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications.
• Position may require 10% travel and flexibility to…