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El Segundo, CA
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PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Facilities Engineer 3, in El Segundo, CA. Job ID#225219
Pay Rate: $85 - $90/hr
Job Description:
The selected candidate will be responsible for the design, maintenance, reliability and continuous improvement of manufacturing and operational equipment/infrastructure. This role ensures equipment operates safely, efficiently and with minimal downtime while supporting production goals, quality standards and cost objectives.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Interact with maintenance technicians to troubleshoot issues; serve as a subject matter expert on Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Automation/Controls.
Support project engineers by reviewing plans for new builds and modifications to existing infrastructure, ensuring commonality and compatibility with existing equipment/infrastructure, maintainability, and suitability for the stated need and environment.
Maintain and improve equipment reliability and performance.
Collaborate with maintenance, production, and quality teams to optimize processes.
Schedule contractors and prepare statements of work (SOW).
Take ownership of equipment, including developing preventive maintenance (PM) plans and identifying/maintaining critical spare parts.
Create and execute Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA).
Conduct Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and equipment health/risk assessments.
Demonstrate strong organizational skills in managing time, projects, and resources.
Develop and implement machine monitoring strategies to support reliability-centered maintenance, predicting machine failures before they occur using vibration, temperature, and other variable analysis.
Ensure all equipment performs optimally and maintains a high level of uptime.
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in a cross-functional environment.
Aid in developing standard specifications for future equipment purchases.
Check design deliverables in accordance with industry codes and standards, contract requirements, and company standards (e.g., ASME, NFPA).
Prepare training documents and standard operating procedures (SOPs) pertaining to facilities, processes, and equipment.
Support operations integrated product teams (IPTs).
Basic Qualifications for Principal Facilities Engineer (Level 3):
Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 5 years of relevant experience; OR Master of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 3 years of relevant experience; OR PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 1 years of relevant experience.
Must have experience in one of the following areas: Power Systems, Power, Electrical, Electronics, Construction, Mechanical Design, Engineering, Design, Facilities, Operations, and/or Aerospace.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Secret Clearance within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Program Access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Experience with programming (Ladder logic, structured text, function block diagram, etc.) temperature/pressure control loops
Experience with Autoclaves
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with composite production equipment such as 5-axis machining centers, Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) systems, automatic ultrasonic scanning systems, paint booths, ovens
Experience supporting high-rate manufacturing facilities from a maintenance function.
Experience electrical controls and 24-volt systems
Experience with variety of controllers (Rexroth, Fanuc, Allen Bradley, ABB, Honeywell, Siemens, etc.) and I/O troubleshooting
Experience with VFD's as well as servo-controlled systems.
Experience with Industrial IoT technology
Experience with Building Automation Systems (Trane Tracer, Tridium, etc.)
Experience with maintenance management systems (CMMS/CAFM), including Maximo and work order tracking
Interpret building and utility drawings and make the revisions as required.
Experience with boilers and air compressors
Experience with large commercial air handling equipment.
Experience with large refrigerant-based cooling equipment.
Experience with large-scale electrical infrastructure, to include primary utility power, transformers and power distribution gear, Uninterruptable Power Supply, Diesel Generators, 400Hz power.
Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.
Military connected talent encouraged to apply.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
Pay Rate: $85 - $90/hr
Job Description:
The selected candidate will be responsible for the design, maintenance, reliability and continuous improvement of manufacturing and operational equipment/infrastructure. This role ensures equipment operates safely, efficiently and with minimal downtime while supporting production goals, quality standards and cost objectives.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Interact with maintenance technicians to troubleshoot issues; serve as a subject matter expert on Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Automation/Controls.
Support project engineers by reviewing plans for new builds and modifications to existing infrastructure, ensuring commonality and compatibility with existing equipment/infrastructure, maintainability, and suitability for the stated need and environment.
Maintain and improve equipment reliability and performance.
Collaborate with maintenance, production, and quality teams to optimize processes.
Schedule contractors and prepare statements of work (SOW).
Take ownership of equipment, including developing preventive maintenance (PM) plans and identifying/maintaining critical spare parts.
Create and execute Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA).
Conduct Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and equipment health/risk assessments.
Demonstrate strong organizational skills in managing time, projects, and resources.
Develop and implement machine monitoring strategies to support reliability-centered maintenance, predicting machine failures before they occur using vibration, temperature, and other variable analysis.
Ensure all equipment performs optimally and maintains a high level of uptime.
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in a cross-functional environment.
Aid in developing standard specifications for future equipment purchases.
Check design deliverables in accordance with industry codes and standards, contract requirements, and company standards (e.g., ASME, NFPA).
Prepare training documents and standard operating procedures (SOPs) pertaining to facilities, processes, and equipment.
Support operations integrated product teams (IPTs).
Basic Qualifications for Principal Facilities Engineer (Level 3):
Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 5 years of relevant experience; OR Master of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 3 years of relevant experience; OR PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 1 years of relevant experience.
Must have experience in one of the following areas: Power Systems, Power, Electrical, Electronics, Construction, Mechanical Design, Engineering, Design, Facilities, Operations, and/or Aerospace.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Secret Clearance within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Program Access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Experience with programming (Ladder logic, structured text, function block diagram, etc.) temperature/pressure control loops
Experience with Autoclaves
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with composite production equipment such as 5-axis machining centers, Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) systems, automatic ultrasonic scanning systems, paint booths, ovens
Experience supporting high-rate manufacturing facilities from a maintenance function.
Experience electrical controls and 24-volt systems
Experience with variety of controllers (Rexroth, Fanuc, Allen Bradley, ABB, Honeywell, Siemens, etc.) and I/O troubleshooting
Experience with VFD's as well as servo-controlled systems.
Experience with Industrial IoT technology
Experience with Building Automation Systems (Trane Tracer, Tridium, etc.)
Experience with maintenance management systems (CMMS/CAFM), including Maximo and work order tracking
Interpret building and utility drawings and make the revisions as required.
Experience with boilers and air compressors
Experience with large commercial air handling equipment.
Experience with large refrigerant-based cooling equipment.
Experience with large-scale electrical infrastructure, to include primary utility power, transformers and power distribution gear, Uninterruptable Power Supply, Diesel Generators, 400Hz power.
Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.
Military connected talent encouraged to apply.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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