Facilities Engineer

Welcome to VVF Illinois Services LLC! Were part of VVF Group a world leader in manufacturing of Oleo Chemicals and Personal Care products founded in 1939. We are one of the largest contract manufacturers of personal care products in the world. Here in Montgomery Illinois we focus on the manufacturing and distribution of Personal Care Products - we manufacture bar soaps deodorants antiperspirants and gels. At VVF its not about the job its about the experience. We strive to create an exceptional environment for our employees shaped by fair practices and excellent opportunities for career growth and a working culture that embraces diversity.

The Facilities Engineer is responsible for the safe reliable and efficient operation of the plants facility and utility systems including chillers boilers water treatment plants (DI RO) HVAC and building heating systems compressed air steam fire protection dust collection and flume house metering. The role leads preventive and predictive maintenance troubleshooting capital and improvement projects energy and utility monitoring contractor management and regulatory compliance (GMP/cGMP FDA OSHA EPA). The Facilities Engineer works closely with Maintenance Production HSE Quality and external contractors to ensure uninterrupted utility supply and a safe compliant plant environment.

Job Duties:

Facility & Utility Systems Management:

• Manage day-to-day operation maintenance and reliability of facility and utility systems chillers (glycol & water) boilers steam & condensate DI and RO purified water systems well water HVAC and building heating compressed air dust collectors and flume house meters.
• Develop implement and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance (PM/PdM) programs for all utility and facility equipment using the CMMS.
• Monitor utility KPIs (energy water steam compressed air refrigeration) and drive initiatives to improve efficiency reduce downtime and lower operating cost.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical electrical and controls issues on chillers boilers AHUs pumps RO/DI skids and associated instrumentation.
• Review and approve repairs modifications and upgrades to facility and utility infrastructure.

Engineering Projects & Capital Improvements:

• Scope design justify and execute small-to-medium capital and improvement projects for utilities and building systems (chiller replacements boiler upgrades HVAC modifications water system expansions etc.).
• Prepare technical specifications equipment data sheets P&IDs single-line diagrams and project schedules.
• Obtain quotes evaluate vendors and manage contractors through design installation commissioning and close-out.
• Lead or support energy audits utility studies and sustainability initiatives (water reuse heat recovery LED VFDs etc.).
• Maintain accurate drawings equipment lists and technical documentation for all facility and utility systems.

Regulatory Compliance GMP & Safety:

• Ensure facility and utility systems comply with GMP/cGMP FDA OSHA EPA state and local regulations.
• Own utility-related compliance programs: boiler inspections pressure vessel certifications fire protection testing backflow prevention refrigerant management wastewater and stormwater requirements.
• Maintain compliance with LOTO confined space elevated work hot work hazardous waste and general plant safety programs.
• Support qualification validation and change control of utility systems (purified water HVAC compressed air) per cGMP requirements.
• Lead root cause analysis and CAPA for utility-related deviations failures and incidents.

Utility Operations & Monitoring:

• Operate monitor and optimize boilers steam and condensate systems water treatment plant (DI/RO) purified water loops and well water systems.
• Manage HVAC systems glycol and water chillers hot water recirculating systems and building heating to maintain required environmental conditions.
• Oversee fire protection systems fire alarms emergency lighting and life-safety systems including periodic inspections and testing.
• Manage dust collection and dust control systems for safe operation and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor flume house meters and utility consumption; review trends and address abnormalities.
• Use HMI SCADA BMS and CMMS systems to monitor performance and drive data-based decisions.

Contractor & Vendor Management:

• Select qualify and manage facility contractors and utility service providers.
• Ensure contractor work meets safety GMP quality schedule and cost objectives.
• Review contractor scopes of work JSAs permits (hot work LOTO confined space) and ensure compliance with site policies.
• Track contractor performance and provide feedback to drive continuous improvement.

Teamwork Leadership & Availability:

• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to maintenance technicians and operators on utility systems.
• Communicate effectively across Production Maintenance HSE Quality and Engineering teams.
• Be available to support shifts overtime weekends holidays and emergency call-outs as required to maintain plant operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management. No task is exclusive to a single classification or skillset.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Electrical or Chemical Engineering or related Engineering discipline (or equivalent combination of education and progressive plant/utility engineering experience)

Minimum Work Requirements:

• Minimum 710 years of progressive experience in facilities/utilities engineering or plant engineering in a manufacturing environment (food pharmaceutical chemical or similar regulated industry preferred).
• Hands-on experience operating maintaining and troubleshooting chillers (glycol/water) boilers steam and condensate systems HVAC AHUs compressed air and dust collection systems.
• Demonstrated experience with water treatment systems including DI RO softeners and purified water loops; ability to interpret water quality data and troubleshoot system issues.
• Experience leading capital and utility improvement projects from concept through commissioning.
• Experience working in regulated GMP/cGMP and FDA-inspected environments with strong understanding of validation/qualification of utility systems.
• Experience managing contractors service providers and multi-discipline projects.
• Working knowledge of HMI SCADA BMS and CMMS platforms for utility monitoring and maintenance management.
• Knowledge of OSHA EPA NFPA ASME and applicable state/local codes for utilities and facilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

Physical Requirements:

At VVF our people are what make the difference. Benefits for this position include medical dental and vision insurance available on day 1 of employment. Life Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverages are provided and paid for by the company. We offer a company match on employee contributions into our available 401(k) retirement plan. Enjoy company paid holidays and vacation time as well as a business casual work environment.

VVF is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion national origin sex or gender age disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information including the perception that a person has any of those characteristics or that the person is associated with a person who has or is perceived to have any of those characteristics or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable law. VVF is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to or call Human Resources at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.