Facilities Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Description

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda

Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one.

We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success.

We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

Job Purpose

Act as SME to Lead / Support multidisciplinary facility projects and systems (PLC, shifting speed drive, motors, arc-flash, etc.) by effectively performing electronic engineering responsibilities. Specialty topics may include, but not limited to electronic utilities (supply and distribution, lighting, fire detection and alarm, etc.) Work with contractors to verify that the design and construction meet specifications, code and performance expectations. Monitor progress and performance against the project plan; resolve operational problems, minimize delays, identify, develop, and gather necessary resources to complete the project

Analyses current operating conditions and recommends new preventative and proactive methods for maintaining and monitoring facilities systems. Evaluates facility standards and practices to improve maintenance procedures and ensure optimal operational efficiency. Involved in business planning process and long-term investment planning. Participates in the planning and installation of new facility systems and provides knowledge of maintenance, repair, and operations for various infrastructure, equipment, and building disciplines.

Key Accountabilities

Utility Management

– Manage utility infrastructure reliability, capacity, and safety. Assess utility capacity versus demand, and analyse operational trends.

Plan and execute necessary utility outage activities, including appropriate customer communication and support.

Evaluate new technology and manage system end-of-life characteristics, seeking opportunities for utility infrastructure innovation. Apply electrical and facilities expertise and facilitate the sharing of knowledge and best practice.

Technical Project Management

Work with internal customers and external consultants, contractors, and suppliers to develop initial concept, specification, design, procurement scope,

fabrication / construction,

and installation-related documents.

Communicate and work with department design team members, bringing technical expertise and knowledge to projects, and managing the overall execution of projects.

Budget Management

Maintain organizational budgets for capital investment and expense activities, such as maintenance and repair of facility assets and contracted support services.

Budget responsibilities include formulating requests, tracking expenditures, analyzing trends, and adjusting budgets to address business needs.

Contract Management

Arrange and manage appropriate contracted services support, as needed.

Ensure all work meets or exceeds defined organization targets. Manage work to ensure all deliverables comply with associated contract documents, codes and regulations, industry standards, and Honda standards, as applicable.

Maintenance Coordination

Prepare and execute preventative maintenance programs to ensure operational health and optimum uptime for assigned infrastructure, equipment, and building assets.

Operations Support

Utilize technical knowledge of electrical utility and infrastructure systems, project management, analytical decision-making, risk assessment, and troubleshooting / problem solving, to support facilities-related operations in order to meet or exceed organization metrics.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Minimum Educational Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum Experience

5+ years of related work experience based on education

Other Job-Specific Skills

Knowledge / Experience Required :

Strong subject matter knowledge of industrial electrical utility and infrastructure systems (electricity supply and distribution, lighting, fire detection and alarm, etc.), through design, construction, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities. Knowledge of building / campus facilities management and operations, including construction skilled trades.

Knowledge / Experience Preferred :

Professional Engineering (PE) license.

Project management experience. Knowledge of building codes, governing regulations, and industry standards, such as NFPA, NEC, OSHA, EPA, and local building and utility-related codes.

Knowledge of alternative energy sources, including solar and wind systems.

Knowledge of industrial process equipment, including PLC, variable speed drive, and robotic systems. Experience with Maximo asset management system software.

Electrical system modelling using SKM or similar program.

Skills Required :

Effective oral and written communication and presentation skills; customer focus (building productive relationships); Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft Project, and AutoCad / Revit capabilities.

Demonstrated Abilities :

Effective communication of ideas to gain consensus from individuals or teams. Technical proficiency with expertise on some of the topics within area of expertise.

Balancing multiple projects simultaneously. Comprehending technical drawings and specifications.

Planning and executing special projects and reporting.

Working well in a collaborative environment.

Honda Factors :

Ability to balance the wants / needs of the customer with Facilities operational requirements. Knowledge of Honda project flow, budgeting, and cost reporting.

Project tracking and reporting for PDCA development.

Working Conditions

Office, plant manufacturing area, mechanical / electrical equipment room, and test environments.

Willingness to travel for equipment confirmation, department reviews, and business planning events.

Ability to work overtime, as needed, to complete tasks.

Work all appropriate weekends / shutdowns to manage projects and cover operational needs.

What differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards :

Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)

Regional Bonus (when applicable)

Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)

Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)

Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown

Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401K Plan with company match + additional contribution

Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth :

Advancement Opportunities

Career Mobility

Education Reimbursement for Continued learning

Training and Development Programs

Additional Offerings :

Lifestyle Account

Childcare Reimbursement Account

Elder Care Support

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment

Wellbeing Program

Community Service and Engagement Programs

Product Programs

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.