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Cadillac / GM

Site Utility Manager (SUM)

Cadillac / GM, Lake Orion, Michigan, United States, 48360

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Overview

Join our team at Orion Assembly as a Facilities Engineer in a hybrid role that combines electrical engineering expertise with facilities maintenance leadership. You’ll play a critical part in maintaining infrastructure, driving safety compliance, and leading cross-functional projects that support high-demand automotive production. As a member of our facilities team, you will support the workplace transformation and maintenance within a wide range of local operations. You will work with an industry leading team that designs, builds/constructs, and maintains facilities and building assets for vast operating functions. Doing so in a safe, compliant, cost-efficient manner that utilizes advanced technology to support social & ecological sustainability.

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE

and relocation benefits may be available. Work Arrangement Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Orion, MI on a full-time basis.

Role

The Role:

Facilities Engineer

in a hybrid role that combines electrical engineering expertise with facilities maintenance leadership. You’ll play a critical part in maintaining infrastructure, driving safety compliance, and leading cross-functional projects that support high-demand automotive production.

Responsibilities

Electrical substation and infrastructure maintenance for the site

ESWP (Electrical Safety Work Practices) compliance for plant personnel and outside contractor/project teams

Lead Safety Contractor Management for specific projects

NPP (Non-Portfolio Project) submittal and project management

PDPM (Project Delivery Program Management) administration and management

Oversight of outside services, elevator maintenance, and emergency generators

Managing purchase orders and submitting financial accruals

Maintain open communication between the tenant and Sustainable Workplaces SME

Interface with SA service provider maintenance teams to address ESWP issues

Drives successful planning and execution of all Global Manufacturing System (GMS) principles and elements

Organize and review Utilities Interruption Request (UIR)

Manage the Cogeneration facility and operate to provide reliable and cost-effective utility services (e.g., Compressed Air, Hot/Chilled Water, Process Cooling Water, RO Water, City Water, Natural Gas, Plant Electrical Distribution Network)

Manage wastewater treatment plant operations and provide cost effective treatment

Comply with requirements of all environmental permits for the powerhouse

Administer divisional and corporate policies including safety, housekeeping, reporting, etc.

Implement plans for equipment, process and operating efficiency, and preventative maintenance improvements

Maintain operating and environmental records

Communicate with customers and others, outside of the powerhouse and wastewater treatment plant

Communicate with the UAW and comply with the local and national labor agreements

Guide, train and direct hourly and salaried employees as required

Provide analysis of technical problems/utility interruptions and execute decisions to solve these problems

Prepare budgets, forecasts, and implement cost controls

Prepare appropriation requests for projects required to improve operations

Energy Management: coordinate and drive energy conservation opportunities

Direct activities of the Energy Conservation Engineer

Manage the EMS system to reduce energy usage

Communicate utility performance to the customer and motivate the customer to reduce energy consumption

Implement corporate energy reduction programs

Manage energy savings projects on time and within budget

Develop and implement energy sufficiency plan to meet budget and communicate results

Qualifications

High level of knowledge of powerhouse operations

High working knowledge of site-wide electrical power distribution

High level of knowledge of wastewater treatment operations

Proficient in the use of office software (Word, Excel) and knowledge of computer software as it pertains to the job responsibilities

High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others and motivate employees

Demonstrates excellent level of analytical ability, communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills required to build relationships with team members and customers to solve problems and resolve issues

Demonstrates ability to manage multiple and difficult/complex projects and assignments with a high level of autonomy and accountability for results

Demonstrates knowledge and ability to implement and apply GMS principles

Demonstrates technical and professional skills in job-related area

Demonstrates initiative by reaching beyond work assigned to improve output and/or help others

Proven ability in project management skills and ability to teach others

Demonstrates the following competencies – Timely decision making, delegation, problem solving, effective team building, technical knowledge

Level D substation training for medium voltage switchgear

Level B substation training for low voltage switchgear

Experience with industrial electrical power distribution systems rated 13,800 V and below (substations, MCCs, busway, power panels, control panels and drives)

Ability to read electrical distribution one line and switching diagrams and documents

Knowledge of load calculations

Preferred Qualifications

8+ years of facilities maintenance/management experience preferred

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