Facilities & Fire Protection Engineer

Shape the future today.

 

The world is changing. The question is, what will be our contribution to the outcome? We have set the pace in the field of mobility from the very beginning, and we will continue to do so. At Mercedes-Benz Vans, interdisciplinary teams are developing the mobility of tomorrow. Our goal is to make mobility safer, simpler, and more sustainable for people across the globe. Put your pioneering spirit to good use: This is your opportunity to make a contribution that extends far beyond your job title.

 

At Mercedes-Benz Vans, we offer you the perfect environment for your professional and personal growth. Cutting-edge training and promising career opportunities will help you to foster and expand your professional skill set as well as your individual strengths. Think, try, and thrive with us in collaborative work environments that spark game-changing concepts.

 

Job Overview:

Manages and supports Facilities Engineering and fire protection projects and operations from start to finish. Develops project objectives by applying best practices. Monitors project budget and timeline.

Responsibilities:

•        Manage and supports engineering projects. From feasibility studies via preparation project tendering till final acceptance, design and construction activities in given Area of Responsibility.

   

•        Designs, communicates, and implements a project plan

•    Monitors project progress and performance against project plan; and manages PCO/RFQ requests

• Analyzes drawings and communicates discrepancies to vendors for corrections

• Prepares engineering designs and work specifications

• Conduct project meetings and prepare status reports. Collects, analyzes, and summarizes information and trends

• Resolves operational problems and minimizes delays using most appropriate option or improve existing approaches

   

•  Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements; assigning personnel to phases and elements; reviewing bids from contractors

• Supports setup of contacts with internal / external Mercedes-Benz partners and worldwide external business partners   

• Will receive input from project teams and working groups. Reporting to the project teams and project committees. 

•  May help coordinate the work of junior members of the team.

• Participates in regularly scheduled team meetings

• Owns/ manages site fire protection systems – operation, testing, maintenance and modifications per NFPA

• Fire Preventative Maintenance documents, operating procedures, implementation, and auditing in iPRO system.

• Will perform other duties as assigned

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