Facilities Engineer, Ford Energy
Core
Ensure technical integrity and operational uptime of a startup manufacturing environment for grid-scale battery energy storage systems.
Role type
Senior Facilities Engineer (Utilities & Manufacturing)
Builds
Grid-scale DC battery energy storage systems (BESS) for the American grid
Domain
Energy storage manufacturing / Industrial Utilities
Required skills
Facilities/Utilities systems operation, Root cause analysis, Predictive/preventative maintenance, Capital project management, Vendor/contractor supervision, SCADA/PLC knowledge
Preferred skills
Six Sigma Black Belt, Battery/Chemical manufacturing experience, Project management, Mechanical systems knowledge
Technologies
SCADA, PLCs, CMMS, P&IDs
Responsibilities
Oversee operation and maintenance of utilities systems (HVAC, Chillers, Power Distribution), Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis, Develop predictive maintenance programs, Coordinate vendor and contractor activities, Support capital projects and equipment commissioning, Coach team leaders on quality ownership
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership attributes
