Site Utility Manager (SUM)

Job Description

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This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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.

The Role

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 Operations Management

What You'll Do (Key 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.
• Manage operations to provide reliable and cost-effective utility services such as:
  • Compressed Air
  • Hot/Chilled Water
  • Process Cooling Water
  • Reverse Osmosis 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 customer 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.

Your Skills and Abilities (Required 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 - This includes substations, motor control centers, busway, power panels, control panels and drives
• Ability to read electrical distribution one line and switching diagrams and documents
• Knowledge of load calculations

What Gives You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• 8+ years of facilities maintenance/management experience preferred

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