Facilities Engineer

VVF Intervest, LLC

Montgomery, IL

Pay: $90,000-$100,000/yr

Shift: Full time

Welcome to VVF Illinois Services, LLC! We're 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, it's not about the job, it's 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 plant's 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 a