Description
Position Summary: The Facilities Project and Safety Specialist is an entry-level role assisting in planning, coordinating, and executing facilities projects while actively supporting safety compliance efforts and day-to-day maintenance operations as needed. Working closely with Facilities and Safety leadership, this role helps coordinate projects, track safety initiatives and incidents, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient operations. The position provides hands-on experience in project coordination, technical development, and safety management, creating a pathway for future growth into facilities or project leadership roles. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following; other duties may be assigned:
  • Work closely with the Facilities Project Manager to support planning, tracking, and execution of facilities projects, including CapEx and operational initiatives
  • Maintain project documentation, schedules, and trackers
  • Coordinate with vendors for quotes, scheduling, procurement, and project updates
  • Support project milestones including procurement, installation, and closeout
  • Assist in developing facility layouts, space planning, and basic design concepts
  • Review drawings, submittals, and project documentation under supervision
  • Support infrastructure planning efforts, including electrical, racking, and equipment placement
  • Provide technical support to the maintenance team as needed, including assisting with CAD drawings, documentation, and technical references
  • Assist with maintenance-related tasks or coordination efforts on an as-needed basis to support facility operations
  • Help identify recurring facility issues and support implementation of improvement solutions
  • Support internal event setup and facility-related logistics as needed
  • Collaborate with the Safety Manager to support safety programs, initiatives, and compliance efforts
  • Assist in tracking safety actions, audits, corrective measures, and incident documentation
  • Help coordinate safety improvements such as signage, mirrors, and risk mitigation efforts
  • Manage employee badge creation and access control systems, maintain accurate records of access permissions, and support security-related requests and audits
  • Assist with continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean and 5S efforts
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support facilities operations, projects, and safety initiatives
Requirements
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, etc.), Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant facilities or operations experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.0–2 years of experience in facilities, construction, engineering, project coordination, or operations support; internship experience is a plus. Basic knowledge of engineering and construction principles, with the ability to interpret drawings and layouts preferred. Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and multitasking skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with project tracking tools is a plus. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Eagerness to learn facilities systems, safety practices, and project management processes. Safety certifications (OSHA, First Aid/CPR, Lean/Six Sigma) preferred. PI2012357f98c2-38059-41503131

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Level

Mid

Location

Oglesby, TX

Occupation

Facilities Managers

Industry

Facilities Support Services

Posted

5 days ago

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