fairlife, LLC
Facilities Engineer
fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great‑tasting, nutrition‑rich and dairy products to nourish consumers. With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife's portfolio of delicious, lactose‑free, real dairy products includes fairlife® ultra‑filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post‑workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.
A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca‑Cola Company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry‑leading innovation. The construction of fairlife's manufacturing facility in Webster, NY is underway. This state‑of‑the‑art, 750k sq ft, greenfield plant is expected to be operational in late 2025 and will lay the foundation for fairlife's next phase of growth as the leading dairy nutrition provider. Fairlife plans to hire 250 new employees and bring in approximately 5 million lbs. of milk a day, with room to grow over the coming years.
Job purpose The facilities engineer is responsible for the overall reliability of all plant utilities. Systems include boiler and steam supply, high and low pressure compressed air, water utilities (city, soft, RO), process chillers, cooling towers, HVAC equipment and building management system (BMS). The position focuses on the successful operation of all facilities‑related utility systems and facilities‑related contracts to provide 24/7 production with quality services to meet and exceed all expectations. The engineer optimizes facilities processes by identifying process improvements and resolving engineering problems using lean manufacturing techniques and other problem‑solving tools.
Responsibilities
Supports 24/7 facilities/production operations.
Serves as a technical lead for all plant utility systems, providing advanced troubleshooting and support as necessary.
Develops and optimizes preventive, predictive, and calibration procedures and oversees tasks as assigned for plant utilities.
Provides technical support, training and assistance to utilities/facilities technicians and contractors as required to troubleshoot and repair facilities equipment.
Manages local vendors and contractors that support plant utilities.
Owns, operates, and continuously improves the building management system (BMS).
Generates and reviews all written procedures concerning maintenance of the equipment.
Works with the Facilities and Operations teams on plant shutdown activities.
Performs and reports regulatory compliance and reporting.
Maintains and creates building and facilities drawings.
Standardizes and implements situational awareness tools to monitor plant utilities.
Skills/Qualifications
Engineering degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering or 15 years of applicable experience.
Minimum 10 years of experience in plant maintenance and equipment reliability.
Professional, positive, organized, and ability to collaborate with others.
Working knowledge of industrial utility systems (boilers, compressors, chillers, etc.).
Hands‑on experience working with plant utility systems.
Experience with BMS (building management systems) (Tridium, Honeywell, Niagara).
Ability to create and review utility trends for troubleshooting.
Ability to read schematics, mechanical and electrical drawings, and P&IDs.
PLC programming experience preferred.
Capital project management experience.
Outstanding attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, results‑oriented environment.
Effective time management, multitasking and prioritization skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers, including tact to handle sensitive matters.
Provide technical leadership and support when requested from internal and external department members.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to reduce downtime and increase plant OEE.
Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Ability to sit/stand/walk for prolonged periods or time.
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
Reaching/bending as necessary to service equipment.
Exposure to industrial hazards (plant utility systems).
Food Safety Requirements
Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety.
Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color‑coded container policy while in the Production Areas.
Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.
Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.
Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.
Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required.
Position Location Webster, NY
Reports to Plant Director of Engineering
Travel Requirements 5–10%
Exempt/Nonexempt Exempt
Base Pay Range $90,000—$130,000 USD
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job‑related factors.
In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email careers@fairlife.com.
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A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca‑Cola Company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry‑leading innovation. The construction of fairlife's manufacturing facility in Webster, NY is underway. This state‑of‑the‑art, 750k sq ft, greenfield plant is expected to be operational in late 2025 and will lay the foundation for fairlife's next phase of growth as the leading dairy nutrition provider. Fairlife plans to hire 250 new employees and bring in approximately 5 million lbs. of milk a day, with room to grow over the coming years.
Job purpose The facilities engineer is responsible for the overall reliability of all plant utilities. Systems include boiler and steam supply, high and low pressure compressed air, water utilities (city, soft, RO), process chillers, cooling towers, HVAC equipment and building management system (BMS). The position focuses on the successful operation of all facilities‑related utility systems and facilities‑related contracts to provide 24/7 production with quality services to meet and exceed all expectations. The engineer optimizes facilities processes by identifying process improvements and resolving engineering problems using lean manufacturing techniques and other problem‑solving tools.
Responsibilities
Supports 24/7 facilities/production operations.
Serves as a technical lead for all plant utility systems, providing advanced troubleshooting and support as necessary.
Develops and optimizes preventive, predictive, and calibration procedures and oversees tasks as assigned for plant utilities.
Provides technical support, training and assistance to utilities/facilities technicians and contractors as required to troubleshoot and repair facilities equipment.
Manages local vendors and contractors that support plant utilities.
Owns, operates, and continuously improves the building management system (BMS).
Generates and reviews all written procedures concerning maintenance of the equipment.
Works with the Facilities and Operations teams on plant shutdown activities.
Performs and reports regulatory compliance and reporting.
Maintains and creates building and facilities drawings.
Standardizes and implements situational awareness tools to monitor plant utilities.
Skills/Qualifications
Engineering degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering or 15 years of applicable experience.
Minimum 10 years of experience in plant maintenance and equipment reliability.
Professional, positive, organized, and ability to collaborate with others.
Working knowledge of industrial utility systems (boilers, compressors, chillers, etc.).
Hands‑on experience working with plant utility systems.
Experience with BMS (building management systems) (Tridium, Honeywell, Niagara).
Ability to create and review utility trends for troubleshooting.
Ability to read schematics, mechanical and electrical drawings, and P&IDs.
PLC programming experience preferred.
Capital project management experience.
Outstanding attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, results‑oriented environment.
Effective time management, multitasking and prioritization skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers, including tact to handle sensitive matters.
Provide technical leadership and support when requested from internal and external department members.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to reduce downtime and increase plant OEE.
Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Ability to sit/stand/walk for prolonged periods or time.
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
Reaching/bending as necessary to service equipment.
Exposure to industrial hazards (plant utility systems).
Food Safety Requirements
Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety.
Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color‑coded container policy while in the Production Areas.
Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.
Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.
Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.
Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required.
Position Location Webster, NY
Reports to Plant Director of Engineering
Travel Requirements 5–10%
Exempt/Nonexempt Exempt
Base Pay Range $90,000—$130,000 USD
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job‑related factors.
In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email careers@fairlife.com.
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