Steel & O'Brien Manufacturing Inc. · 15 hours ago
Facilities Engineer
Cincinnati Metro
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $120K/yr
7+ years expSteel & O'Brien Manufacturing Inc. is seeking a Facilities Engineer responsible for the planning, operation, and maintenance of plant facilities and infrastructure systems. The role involves leading facility-related projects, managing contractors, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
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Responsibilities
Oversee the design, maintenance, and performance of facility systems including HVAC, compressed air, electrical distribution, water systems, lighting, and structural components
Maintain documentation for facility infrastructure, equipment specifications, and technical schematics
Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs for facility assets
Monitor system performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement corrective actions
Lead facility-related capital projects from concept through execution, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and contractor oversight
Prepare project justification, cost-benefit analyses, and ensure projects meet regulatory and safety requirements
Manage construction activities, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and plant policies
Ensure facility systems comply with local, state, and federal regulations (EPA, OSHA, NFPA, building codes, etc.)
Support emergency preparedness (fire suppression, alarm systems, evacuation planning)
Select, coordinate, and supervise contractors, ensuring work quality, safety performance, and adherence to plant requirements
Review and verify invoices, contracts, bids, and service agreements
Work with Maintenance, Automation, and Engineering teams to ensure facility readiness for new equipment and production lines
Provide engineering support during equipment installation, relocations, and layout changes
Support 5S, continuous improvement, and Lean initiatives within facility systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field
7–15+ years of experience in facilities, utilities, maintenance engineering, or industrial project engineering
Strong project management skills, including scope, cost, and timeline management
Knowledge of facility infrastructure systems (HVAC, electrical distribution, compressed air, boilers, water systems)
Experience working in manufacturing or heavy industrial environments
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and P&IDs
Proficiency with CMMS systems and standard engineering tools
Familiarity with NFPA, NEC, OSHA, EPA, ASHRAE, and relevant engineering standards
Preferred
PE / EIT certification or progress toward licensure
Experience leading capital projects above $1M+
Experience with facility expansions or large-scale renovations
Company
Steel & O'Brien Manufacturing Inc.
Steel & O’Brien is a Premier Manufacturer of Sanitary Fittings, Valves, Pumps, Data Cooling Components and more.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase