Eaton's ES GEIS division is currently seeking a Facilities Engineer. This role is onsite at our GEIS headquarters in Syracuse, NY. Relocation is not provided.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 a year. Please note the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The Facilities Engineer is responsible for the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of site utilities and infrastructure while serving as the single point of accountability for equipment transfers-including inbound installation/startup, intra-site moves, and outbound decommissioning and disposition. This role plans and executes facility projects, manages vendors, ensures regulatory and EHS compliance, optimizes preventive maintenance programs, and leads cross-functional logistics for equipment moves (e.g., rigging, crating, shipping, labeling, documentation, validation/qualification, and change control).The incumbent will work closely with Operations, EHS, Quality/Validation, IT/OT, Security, Supply Chain/Logistics, Finance, and external contractors to minimize downtime, mitigate risk, and ensure compliant, well-documented transfers and reliable facility operations.
In this role you will:
Facilities Engineering & Site Operations
- Own the performance and integrity of building systems: HVAC, electrical distribution, UPS/generators, compressed air/vacuum, process gases, chilled/hot water, plumbing, fire/life safety, building controls (BMS) including I4.0 Digitization and connectivity, access/security, and general infrastructure
- Develop and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance strategies; administer the CMMS (asset hierarchy, PM schedules, work orders, spare parts, and failure codes).
- Troubleshoot complex system issues; lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
- Plan and execute facility upgrades and small to mid-scale construction projects: scope, cost estimates, schedules, risk/impact assessments, and commissioning.
- Manage external service providers (MSAs, SOWs), ensuring quality, safety, and on-time delivery.
Maintain accurate as-built drawings, P&IDs, single-line diagrams, lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, and equipment documentation.
Equipment Transfer, Relocation, and Disposition (Inbound, Intra-site, Outbound)
- Serve as Transfer Lead for all equipment moves into/from/within the site (production, lab, R&D, utilities, IT/OT hardware, specialized assets).
- Create and run transfer playbooks and checklists: site readiness, power/utility validation, floor loading and anchorage, vibration/isolation, environmental controls, cleanroom considerations, safety zones, and traffic flow.
- Coordinate rigging, crating, packing, and shipping with qualified vendors; ensure proper lifting plans, protection, labeling, and insurance.
- Manage technical decommissioning: equipment shutdown procedures, zero-energy verification, decontamination/cleaning, hazardous material purging, residual waste handling, data sanitization (for smart/connected assets), and release for transport/scrap.
- Oversee import/export compliance and documentation (e.g., commercial invoices, HS codes, ITAR/EAR where applicable), chain-of-custody, and traceability.
- Lead commissioning/qualification upon arrival (FAT/SAT coordination, installation verification, utilities hookup, alignment/calibration, functional testing, OQ/PQ support where required).
- Ensure change control and configuration management for equipment moves (asset tags, serial numbers, software/firmware baselines, revision control, integration into CMMS, updates to location registers and floor plans).
- Partner with EHS, Quality, and Security to meet regulatory, safety, and GMP/GLP/ISO considerations (as applicable).
- Drive risk assessments (JHAs, lifting plans, MOC), contingency planning, and readiness reviews to protect personnel, product, property, and schedule.
What you'll do:EHS, Compliance & Standards
- Ensure adherence to OSHA and applicable NFPA, NEC, ASHRAE, local building/fire codes, environmental permits, and company standards.
- Own and continuously improve LSR, LOTO, confined space, hot work, contractor control, and permit-to-work processes.
- Support permit requirements, contractor safety compliance, and pre-task risk assessments.
- Verify readiness for operational handoff through inspections, checklists, and completion documentation.
- Maintain strong 5S+, housekeeping and audit readiness; respond to inspections and implement action plans.
Project & Financial Management
- Build business cases, budgets, and schedules; manage CAPEX/OPEX for facilities and transfer projects.
- Track and report progress, risks, and mitigations; maintain documentation, closeouts, and lessons learned.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities through energy efficiency, condition-based maintenance, and lifecycle planning.
Stakeholder & Vendor Management
- Coordinate across Operations, Quality/Validation, EHS, IT/OT, Security, Supply Chain, and Finance.
- Select and manage qualified vendors for maintenance, rigging, transport, calibration, and commissioning; negotiate scope and hold vendors accountable to SLAs and safety standards.
- Communicate clearly to all levels (operators to executives) with concise status updates and dashboards
Site & Site Exit Support
- Support new site build-out and start-up activities, including facilities readiness, equipment installation, and operational handoff.
- Ensure closure and start-up activities comply with EHS, Security, regulatory, and corporate standards.
- Coordinate with Security and necessary contractors to secure premises and assets.
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Coordinate day-to-day execution across Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, IT, Quality, EHS, Finance, HR, and external contractors.
- Manage dependencies and resolve execution issues through collaboration and escalation as needed.
- Participate in regular project and program reviews, providing accurate status updates and risk assessments.
Communication & Reporting
- Provide clear and timely project status reports, including schedule updates, cost performance, risks, and issues.
- Communicate effectively with plant leadership and functional stakeholders to align execution activities.
- Support stakeholder change communications related to project execution and operational transitions.
Qualifications:Basic (Required) Qualifications:
- Bachelor's in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Facilities Engineering, or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of ten (10) years of equivalent military/technical experience.
- Minimum of three (3) years of facilities engineering or plant engineering with progressive levels of accountability and responsibility in Manufacturing, Operations, Continuous Improvement, and/or Manufacturing Engineering.
- Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1, H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, 1-485 job profitability, etc.
- No relocation is offered for this position. All candidates must currently reside within 50 miles of Syracuse, NY to be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated success leading equipment relocations (decommissioning, rigging, commissioning) and cross-functional technical projects.
- Knowledge of machining processes, CNC equipment, casting methods, metallurgy, and foundry operations.
- Ability to develop and manage capital expenditure (CapEx) projects.
- Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical power systems, utilities, and BMS/SCADA.
- Proficiency with drawings and diagrams (AutoCAD/Bluebeam a plus); ability to read P&IDs and single-line diagrams.
- Familiarity with EHS and code requirements (OSHA, NEC, NFPA/NEC, ASHRAE, local codes); understanding of hazardous energy control and contractor safety.
- Experience with rigging, crating, and logistics coordination; knowledge of import/export basics and chain-of-custody expectations.
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