Facilities Engineering Supervisor

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Corning’s businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets. We are changing the world with:

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation

The Facilities Engineering Supervisor is responsible for leading the team that operates, maintains, and improves all mechanical and building engineering systems for a 700,000 sq. ft. advanced manufacturing facility supporting high-volume solar panel production lines.

This role involves supervising a team of mechanical and controls technicians, ensuring all work meets safety standards and operational requirements, and supporting projects that align with the organization’s goals for energy efficiency, comfort, and reliability. The supervisor ensures safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all facility systems, drives preventive and predictive maintenance programs, leads system upgrade projects, and partners closely with operations and engineering to support 24/7 production.

• Oversee operation and reliability of facility mechanical systems including HVAC, boilers, chillers, compressed air, process utilities, and plumbing.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop mechanical, HVAC, and controls technicians.
• Plan daily/weekly work assignments and ensure high-quality workmanship.
• Lead performance management, training, and development activities.
• Build and maintain a strong safety and teamwork culture. .
• Ensure systems consistently support manufacturing environmental requirements.
• Drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs and minimize unplanned downtime.
• Oversee Building Automation System (BAS) operation including ability to troubleshoot controls issues,
• Lead projects to support mechanical system upgrades, renovations, and energy‑efficiency projects.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and project scopes.
• Coordinate project schedules and deliverables with vendors and contractors to ensure smooth execution of technical work.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, regulatory requirements, and internal safety standards.
• Conduct inspections, identify hazards, and implement corrective actions.
• Promote a strong safety culture within the team.
• Develop and manage budgets for mechanical systems and maintenance activities.
• Track and report on KPIs including uptime, energy use, and response times.
• Provide routine updates to Facilities and Operations leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of mechanical and HVAC system maintenance experience in commercial, industrial, or manufacturing environments.
• 2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, mechanical systems, and building engineering practices.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
• Proficiency with CMMS systems and Microsoft Office tools (excel, word, etc.).

• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing operations…