We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified Location : Ballina Department : Summary The Lead Facilities Engineer is responsible for ensuring reliable operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of facility infrastructure within a regulated manufacturing environment.
The role supports site operations by maintaining critical utilities, coordinating facility work requests, executing facility-related projects, and ensuring safety, compliance, and energy efficiency.
This includes collaboration with internal teams and external contractors, oversight of infrastructure performance, and implementation of improvements that enhance reliability, sustainability, and operational continuity.
Responsibilities • Coordinate, track, and report on facility-related work requests and operational tasks.
• Implement facility projects within agreed timelines, budgets, and quality expectations.
• Identify and execute process improvements and cost-reduction opportunities related to facility systems.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and support critical facility infrastructure (e.g., cleanrooms, HVAC, compressed air, chilled water, gas systems, fire water systems, cold stores, calibration and PM programs).
• Troubleshoot facility issues using Building Management Systems (BMS) and escalate as needed.
• Support and prepare for internal and external audits (e.g., ISO****, ISO*****, MDSAP, FM Global).
• Lead or support energy-management initiatives including monitoring, reporting, and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Ensure safety compliance within area of responsibility and contribute to site-wide safety initiatives.
• Manage plant layout drawings and support layout development for equipment moves or new installations.
• Support implementation of the Production System and continuous improvement tools.
• Manage contractors to ensure safe, efficient completion of work.
• Support EV charging system operation and act as deputy for calibration activities when required.
• Train facility team members in new equipment, procedures, and practices as assigned.
• Ensure continuity and safe operation of facility utilities essential to manufacturing.
• Perform troubleshooting and corrective actions to prevent or minimize production interruptions.
• Execute facility projects and maintain accurate documentation, drawings, and records.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and compliance activities to meet regulatory and site standards.
• Apply engineering judgment to evaluate infrastructure performance and recommend improvements.
Essential Functions of the Role Conduct audits and inspections (internal and supplier).
Lead or support special projects aligned with departmental objectives.
Manage corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Participate in training sessions and performance improvement initiatives.
Education Work Requirements Bachelor's Degree with 8-12 years of related experience Education Work Preferences • Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, Building Services, or related discipline).
• 8-12 years of overall engineering experience, including at least 3 years in facility engineering or a similar role.
• Experience supporting and maintaining facility systems in a regulated environment.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with 2D/3D CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD).
• Experience with Building Management or Energy Management Systems (e.g., Cylon).
• Familiarity with ISO standards (ISO****, ISO*****, ISO*****).
• Knowledge of HVAC systems and facility mechanical/electrical infrastructure.
• Project-management experience and ability to coordinate contractors.
• Experience supporting energy-efficiency initiatives and sustainability programs.
Competencies Be Agile - Innovates and adapts quickly, approaching change with curiosity while persisting through obstacles.
Be Customer Centric - Considers the needs, experiences and feedback of customers in all we do.
Be People-Focused - Builds trust and collaborates with an inclusive and empathetic approach.
Be Performance Driven - Operates with an ownership mindset, driving meaningful outcomes.
Live The Schneiders' Legacy, Our Noble Purpose - Passionately serves Our Mission and Vision, while demonstrating the Immutable Principles.
About Hollister Incorporated Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures and markets healthcare products worldwide.
The company spearheads the advancement of innovative products for ostomy care, continence care and critical care, and also creates educational support materials for patients and healthcare professionals.
Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, Hollister has manufacturing and distribution centers on three continents and sells in nearly 80 countries.
Hollister is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Firm of John Dickinson Schneider, Inc., and is guided both by its Mission to make life more rewarding and dignified for people who use our products and services, as well as its Vision to grow and prosper as an independent, employee-owned company, and in the process, to become better human beings.
EOE Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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