Facilities Specialist (Building and Systems Engineering)

About the role

The Building and Systems Engineering (BaSE) Specialist protects UPS assets, facilities, equipment and grounds, helps maintain environmental compliance, conveyor reliability, housekeeping and facility safety, and manages small projects and outside contractors. The role also creates and drafts package handling systems, estimates design alternatives and supports the Systems Design Project Engineer in presenting design options to internal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Support conveyor system maintenance: assess corrective actions for damaged equipment, dispatch PE mechanics for repairs and preventive maintenance inspections, monitor repair status daily and update the PMI database
• Support facility maintenance and housekeeping: oversee asset protection, schedule repairs with mechanics and vendors, order equipment and parts, and supervise outsourced housekeeping vendors
• Supervise small projects: develop scope and cost estimates, prepare bid documents, evaluate bids, manage budgets and inspect projects for safety and environmental compliance
• Maintain environmental compliance (Storm Water, Clean Air, Hazardous Materials) and take part in safety committee meetings and compliance training
• Manage project documents and fund allocations: raise purchase orders through Coupa, liaise with Accounts, archive drawings and process invoices
• Contribute to department projects, committees and training, and document processes for new specialists

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or international equivalent in engineering (preferred)
• Programming experience, including troubleshooting, basic network knowledge, motor control theory and basic AC/DC electrical troubleshooting (preferred)
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and elementary diagrams

Required skills

• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Raising purchase orders through Coupa software