Sr. Engineer, Facilities

Title : Sr. Engineer, Facilities

Reports to : Facilities Sr. Manager

Location : Queen Creek, AZ

We awaken the world with Energy. LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. (LGESAZ) develops and manufactures cylindrical batteries for electric vehicles (EVs), the first such facility in the United States.Come join the leader in advanced IT and Mobility energy solutions to help us Empower Every Possibility.

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Summary :

The Facilities Sr. Engineer is responsible for managing and overseeing the utility systems at the battery plant. This includes managing critical infrastructure such as electrical, water, air systems, steam and HVAC(Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning) in order to ensure their optimal performance so they support production processes. The role requires technical expertise to guide a team of utility technicians, troubleshoot issues, and ensure that all utilities meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities :

Oversee the functions, maintenance and repair of all utility systems such as electricity, water, gas and steam

Manage preventative maintenance programs for utilities and building systems; issue maintenance contracts as needed to support production operations

Provide technical information, engineering support and project management in capacity and facilities planning & modification

Select and coordinate with contractors and vendors for building repairs, modifications and new construction projects

Coordinate maintenance work requests and purchase the necessary tools and materials

Approve, coordinate and complete work orders for building systems and maintaining utilities

Diagnose and resolve emergency situations related to utility systems that may affect battery production

Communicate directly with production departments to coordinate preventative maintenance and any troubleshooting within in the plant

Mentor and train new team members

Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards

-Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain

-Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container

Ensure work is completed in a safe manner and maintain a safe work environment

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements :

Minimum of 7 years of facilities experience in production/plant environment

Bachelor’s or higher degree in engineering or related field required

Must be able to properly and regularly utilize the following Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) for a period of up to 12 hours

-Safety glasses

-Steel-toed shoes

-Must be able to do perform the following over the course of up to 12 hours per day Lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds on occasion

-Stoop, twist, bend

-Reach overhead

-Stand for lengthy periods

Skills :

Microsoft Office Suite

Production processes

Facilities data analysis and processing

Programmable Logic Controller experience(PLC) * Preferred but not required

Six Sigma certification * Preferred but not required

DOE (Design of experiments) * Preferred but not required

CAD (Computer-aided design) and coding * Preferred but not required

Korean-English bilingual * Preferred but not required