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Caterpillar Inc. · 1 day ago

Facilities Engineer

East Peoria, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$81K/yr - $122K/yr

5+ years exp

Caterpillar Inc. is a global team dedicated to building stronger, sustainable communities. They are seeking a hands-on technical leader to oversee advanced technical services and maintenance operations in a high-tech manufacturing environment, focusing on equipment reliability and operational excellence.

ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of maintenance technicians, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement

Plan, schedule, and execute preventive and predictive maintenance activities using CMMS tools

Troubleshoot and repair complex systems, including robotics, PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, and heat treat equipment

Collaborate with operations to align maintenance priorities with production goals and minimize downtime

Analyze maintenance data to identify trends and implement process improvements

Oversee vendor relationships, spare parts inventory, and support capital projects

Ensure compliance with all safety standards and regulatory requirements

Qualification

Engineering - ManufacturingTechnical TroubleshootingPlant Facilities ManagementCMMS ProficiencyProject ManagementAccuracyEffective CommunicationsProblem SolvingAttention to DetailLeadership Skills

Required

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology (or related field) or equivalent experience desired

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors

Engineering - Manufacturing: Knowledge of processes, techniques and methods of engineering in a manufacturing environment; ability to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems and processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention

Plant Facilities Management: Knowledge of processes, methodologies and techniques used to manage plant facilities; ability to handle the full spectrum of activities for managing and maintaining physical facilities and infrastructure

Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations

Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives

Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools, and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application, or operation