SES Satellites · 21 hours ago
Engineer, Facilities Engineering & Operations
Riverside, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSES Satellites is a leading company in the satellite communication industry, and they are seeking an Engineer for Facilities Engineering & Operations. This role involves leading maintenance efforts, coordinating operational support for Teleports and facilities, and providing technical expertise to ensure efficient operations across the Americas region.
Communications InfrastructureHardwareSatellite CommunicationTelecommunicationsWired Telecommunications
Responsibilities
Provide leadership and support the SES Facilities Engineering team to carry out the following main tasks in accordance with the approved SES Business Plan and operational requirements:
Successful operation, documentation and expansion of Facilities Engineering systems in the Americas region
Prepare and overlook the on-time and according to the technical specifications’ execution of all required preventive maintenance activities, either by Facilities Engineering members or by external contractors
Supervision of sub-contractors by checking and approving the quality of the executed works. They should act as the main technical expertise and as the first level approval for all projects by providing inputs to Facilities E&O manager
Technical installation of minor power projects, monitoring systems and similar solutions
Coordination, operational support and maintenance activities for the following infrastructure systems:
Power system including UPSs, ATSs, LV and MV electrical panels, transformers and diesel generators
HVAC and cooling systems
Security & Safety systems, including fire detection and extinguishing systems, CCTV and alarm control system
Monitoring & Control systems operation and maintenance of visualization software, equipment and building monitoring systems
Provide technical support to global Facilities Engineering team and be responsible for suggesting to Facilities Engineering and Operations manager required seminars for technical education
Provide technical support to FM team and consult FM team in office renovation projects
Preparation of as-build documents to ensure 100% compatibility with local building standards
Supervision of building infrastructure work (walls, floors, ceiling) in case FM team is not available or not adequately educated for executing relative projects
Provide project management of repair and improvement projects
Implementation and adherence to our OSHA Health & Safety program
Preparation and updating of reports and compliance documentation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in electrical or industrial engineering, Architectural Project Management or Construction Management
Minimum of 5 years' experience in technical Facility, Teleports or Datacentre with system critical environment as a technician supporting both electrical and mechanical systems
Proven experience in office tools like Word, Excel, Powerpoint, AutoCad or similar
Good verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work in a culturally diverse organization. Has successfully integrated into an international environment, is able and willing to travel internationally and able to communicate with international external peers as well as with SES customers
Demonstrated knowledge of relevant regulations and building codes
Demonstrated knowledge of building processes and construction principles
Company
SES Satellites
At SES, we believe that space has the power to make a difference.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.99BKey Investors
European Investment Bank
2025-08-28Post Ipo Equity· $10.12M
2025-06-17Post Ipo Debt· $1.16B
2025-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $130.5M
Leadership Team
Adel Al-Saleh
CEO SES
Martin Halliwell
SVP and CTO with SES ASTRA
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