Principal Facilities Engineer

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Facilities Engineering, or related technical field, highly preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive engineering experience supporting manufacturing facilities, industrial infrastructure, utilities, or reliability engineering.
• Demonstrated expertise in industrial facility systems including electrical power distribution, HVAC, compressed air, chilled water, process utilities, and building automation

Additional Information

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make "good things, for life." As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we're powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there's always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together. The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together , we always look for a better way , and we create possibilities . Interested in joining us on our journey? The Principal Facilities Engineer serves as the technical authority for manufacturing facility infrastructure, utilities, and building systems, driving long-term reliability, operational excellence, and strategic capital improvements across the site. This role provides engineering leadership for facility systems, develops reliability strategies, leads complex technical problem-solving efforts, and partners with Operations, Maintenance, EHS, and Engineering teams to ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will leverage deep technical expertise to optimize facility performance, reduce operational risk, improve equipment reliability, and support business growth through infrastructure planning and execution. Position Principal Facilities Engineer Location USA, Decatur, AL How You'll Create Possibilities Provide Technical Leadership & Facility Infrastructure Strategy Serve as the site subject matter expert for facility infrastructure systems, including electrical distribution, HVAC, compressed air, chilled water, steam, process utilities, fire protection, and building systems. Develop and execute long-term facility asset management and reliability strategies aligned with operational and business objectives. Lead engineering assessments and recommend improvements to enhance system performance, energy efficiency, capacity, and reliability. Establish technical standards, specifications, and best practices for facility systems and infrastructure projects. Provide expert guidance on complex equipment failures, system performance issues, and operational risks. Drive Reliability & Continuous Improvement Lead root cause investigations for critical infrastructure and utility failures, implementing sustainable corrective actions. Analyze facility and utility performance data to identify opportunities for reliability improvement and cost reduction. Develop predictive and preventive maintenance strategies to maximize asset life and minimize downtime. Collaborate with maintenance teams to improve maintenance effectiveness and equipment availability. Support reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) initiatives and asset lifecycle management programs. Lead Capital Projects & Facility Modernization Identify, scope, justify, and execute facility infrastructure and utility capital projects. Develop project budgets, schedules, technical specifications, and business cases for facility investments. Manage engineering contractors, consultants, and vendors through project execution. Oversee installation, commissioning, validation, and startup activities for facility upgrades and expansions. Support manufacturing growth initiatives, new equipment installations, and facility expansion projects. Ensure Safety, Compliance & Sustainability Ensure facility systems comply with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, local code requirements, and corporate standards. Lead facility risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to improve operational safety and business continuity. Support environmental sustainability initiatives through energy reduction, water conservation, and utility optimization projects. Partner with EHS teams to maintain regulatory compliance and drive continuous improvement in safety performance. Influence Across Functions Collaborate with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Product Engineering teams to support production objectives. Mentor engineers, maintenance personnel, and technical teams on facility systems and reliability best practices. Provide technical leadership during plant shutdowns, major maintenance events, and emergency response situations. Influence strategic decisions related to facility infrastructure investments and operational readiness. What You'll Bring to Our Team

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