McMaster-Carr
Facility Maintenance and Building System Engineering Manager
Facility Maintenance and Building System Engineering Manager
McMaster-Carr
Who We Are
McMaster-Carr is an innovative e-commerce company helping customers build and repair anything because we offer everything . We've thrived for over 120 years thanks to a relentless focus on customer experience, adaptability, and world-class operations. Curious, exceptional people are always at the center of our evolution, turning new challenges and disruptive technologies into opportunities to learn new skills and get important work done that makes customers' lives better.
What You'll Do
It's an exciting time at McMaster-Carr with construction underway for a regional headquarters in Ft. Worth. A modern, automated distribution facility and office space will include extensive conveyor systems, an industrial vehicle fleet and the potential for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).
We are looking for an experienced leader to support the commissioning, start-up and ongoing maintenance of our newest facility. This role will oversee all maintenance activities and critical building systems that ensure high uptime for distribution, sales and finance operations.
Make an impact and grow your leadership skills through experiences like:
- Collaborating with operational leaders on the design and commissioning of electrical, mechanical, distribution automation and other building systems to ensure long-term return on investment
- Designing facility maintenance and engineering best practices that align with McMaster-Carr's goals, strategies and operating principles
- Partnering with cross-functional teams to resolve building system issues and ensure operating teams achieve business and customer service goals
- Building a world-class facility maintenance team and cultivating a supportive community and culture of development to optimize performance and operational outcomes
- Analyzing and solving complex technical issues to deliver on reliability and uptime goals that are critical to serving customers
- Directing the implementation of Building Management Systems
Benefits
- Medical, dental, pharmacy, and vision plans without monthly premiums for employees or dependents
- Industry-leading retirement account funded fully by McMaster-Carr
- 100% tuition reimbursement
- First-time homebuyer assistance
- Gender-neutral paid parental leave plus adoption and surrogacy assistance
- Paid time off for vacation and personal time
- Employee Resource Groups
Cash Compensation
Total cash compensation is generally around $260,000 and includes profit sharing based on company profitability.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering (or equivalent)
- 5+ years of professional experience in building systems, maintenance and engineering, including critical systems like back-up power, fire protection, and HVAC. Experience with conveyor systems, robotics and automation preferred.
- Experience in a fast-paced, high uptime, operational environment
- Proven leadership experience including managing teams and projects simultaneously
- Excellent communication skills and advanced project management skills
- Commitment to personal, professional, and team growth
For more information on McMaster-Carr, please visit: https://www.mcmaster.com/careers
EOE/M/F/VET/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
This position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship by McMaster-Carr.
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