Senior Facilities Engineer - Engineering US ($115,000 USD)

41 Natcon Dr, Shirley, NY 11967, USA Req #226
Monday, November 4, 2024

Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp. is a proud member of the Mondelēz family. We are a leading, and growing, North American manufacturer of baked goods for over 30 years. If you're looking for a company that will provide you with opportunities for career growth and development, while working with an energetic and team with deeply ingrained values of respect, direct and open communication, quality, and accountability, we’d love to have you join our team. Our Consumer Brands: two-bite® brand, including two bite-brownies®, Kimberley's Bakeshoppe™, Mason St. Bakehouse™, and The Worthy Crumb Pastry Co™ 

 

It’s an exciting time to part of the Give & Go team as we are growing rapidly and want you to become a part of our growth and extraordinarily bright future!

Job Overview

The Senior Facilities Engineer will be responsible for planning, managing and executing facilities lead and supported projects at Give & Go’s Uncle Wallys site, provide technical support to Operations and Engineering to ensure business continuity of facilities systems / infrastructure, assist with establishing standards, policies and procedures that will improve the Engineering Department’s overall performance and respond to internal and external information requests.

 

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

  • Responsible for planning, managing and executing facilities lead and supported projects at Give & Go’s Uncle Wallys site
  • Create and manage project budgets and preliminary timelines and specifications for projects taking into account client request, management needs, technical requirements, budget limitations and building and safety codes.
  • Using MS Project develop detailed project plans, manage project progress, and successfully resolve unexpected / unbudgeted issues that may affect the timing, quality and cost of the project and at the same time manage general contractors and client expectations.
  • Analyze scope of projects and write RFP’s / RFQ’s for tender and hire consultants where required for new projects. This will include managing a purchasing committee in larger tender processes.
  • Perform engineering calculations and design analysis / reviews as necessary.
  • Manage 3rd party Architects and Engineers to develop specified Architectural and Engineering drawings for tender documents and analyze the accuracy and completeness of drawings and specifications for building / construction standards, coordination of specialities, construction and purchasing.
  • Submits all government required documentation to timely obtain all permits required such as building permits, environmental permits, site plan approval permits, etc.
  • In conjunction with Procurement, manages the pricing and/or tendering of construction projects that range from small to multi-million dollar projects and manages costs to grant opportunities whenever possible.
  • Oversees / manages all construction of a project. Directly approves all change orders / invoices and manage budget costs and expectations. Monitors construction quality and adherence to codes, standards and drawings.
  • Recommend / coordinate through approved suppliers the design and space usage of areas.
  • Explore and research construction trends for possible application of new projects to improve construction quality / longevity and reduce / maintain costs.

 

Human Resource Management

  • Hires and manages the performance of 3rd party Architects, Engineers, and contractors.
  • Provides direction and leadership and demonstrates behaviours consistent with Give & Go values.
  • Review quality of work and assigned projects, establishes work priorities, routines and procedures and leads problem solving initiatives.
  • Conducts employee training programs for continuous improvement and educating on new processes, technology, policies and building codes.
  • Coach, mentor, and support junior staff members as needed.

 

Operations

  • Provide technical support to Operations and Engineering to ensure business continuity of facilities systems / infrastructure.
  • Assist with establishing standards, policies and procedures that will improve the Engineering Department’s overall performance.
  • Respond to internal and external information requests.
  • Ensures that all site drawings and standard specifications are updated when changes are made as a result of renovations, new additions or maintenance over time (i.e. building layouts, mechanical / electrical changes).

 

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

  • Organize project pre-start health & safety meetings with contractors and appropriate sub trades.
  • Ensures MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) are submitted to HSE prior to specific work being done.
  • Required to stop project / work if violations are evident.
  • Notifies Architects and HSE of removal or disturbance of a designated substance and verifies that the work is done to provincial legislation.
  • Ensures information regarding the removal of designated substances is forwarded to HSE for database updating.
  • Supports HSE initiatives.
  • Arranges / generates Pre-Start Health and Safety Reviews for projects / work as required.

 

 

 

The Recipe For Success

  • Completion of 4-year Bachelor Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Civil Engineering.
  • Minimum 8 years of project management experience. Managing the timely execution of multi-disciplinary projects, specifically related to infrastructure and facilities operations.
  • Experience within a regulated manufacturing industry (i.e. Pharmaceutical, etc) would be an asset.
  • Professional Engineering License
  • Excellent leadership and critical thinking skills
  • Strong project management skills, performing duties such as budgeting, cost tracking, creation of project charters / proposals / schedules, obtaining building permits, electrical and gas certifications, execution of Pre-Start Health and Safety Reviews and managing the timely execution of multi-disciplinary projects, specifically related to infrastructure and facilities operations.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills – ability to influence all levels of the organization to achieve goals and objectives, ability to build relationships across departments.
  • Strong change management skills with experience implementing new processes, standards and procedures.
  • Strong analytical skills including troubleshooting and root cause analysis, skills effective in leading teams to quickly identify issues, causes and sustainable corrective actions
  • Advanced working knowledge of facilities systems (HVAC, Electrical, Life Safety Systems, etc.)
  • Working knowledge of New York Building & Fire Codes and NFPA.
  • Understands and has experience with implementing Standard Industry Construction Tendering processes and use of construction contracts.
  • Proficient user of AutoCAD.
  • Ability to interpret and generate facilities infrastructure, mechanical and electrical drawings and specifications.
  • Must have excellent MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Understanding of technicality / functionality of facility / manufacturing equipment within Food or Bakery would be an asset.
  • Must be able to handle fast paced environment with competing priorities and demands.

 

Give & Go Prepared Foods (USA) Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  The Company does not discriminate  on the basis of age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, domestic partnership,  race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, disability, marital status, veteran status, military status, domestic violence victim status, genetic information, reproductive decision making, salary history, arrest or conviction record or any other legal recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the organization. While there is no federal law specifically prohibiting employers from asking applicants if they've ever been convicted of a crime, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recommends employers avoid asking for this information on an application form.

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