Saildrone

Saildrone

Facilities Engineer

Alameda, California, United States

Sponsorship not specified$115k-$136kDetected 6 days ago
ComplianceProject ManagementSalesBusiness DevelopmentOperations ManagementVendor ManagementAutoCADElectrical EngineeringResearchLeadershipOSHA

About the role

  • Saildrone is seeking an experienced Facilities Engineer to join our Facilities team.

Responsibilities

  • Provide mechanical and electrical engineering support for all industrial facility systems, including the design, layout, installation, and modification of complex HVAC, plumbing, compressed air, vacuum systems.
  • Utilize AutoCAD/Autodesk to prepare, update, and maintain comprehensive building layouts, equipment placement,, and emergency evacuation routes.
  • Develop, track, and report on facility performance metrics, including energy and water consumption or carbon footprint tracking.
  • Maintain equipment manuals and equipment work orders for all equipment and systems, updating as necessary and ensuring work orders are scheduled as needed.
  • Personally diagnose, repair, and maintain HVAC systems, electrical distribution,, and heavy material-handling equipment (forklifts, boom lifts, boat lifts, overhead cranes, pumps, compressors and motors).
  • Design, implement, and track rigorous preventative maintenance schedules to minimize production downtime.
  • Manage small to medium projects, including vendor selection, design layout and work with key stakeholders ensuring projects are completed in a timely manner and on budget.
  • Actively participate in Safety Committees, manage industrial safety protocols (Lockout/Tagout, Job Hazard Analysis), and maintain emergency response preparedness.
  • At Saildrone, we're building operational capability that matters-and that requires people who can do their best work over the long term.

Requirements

  • Comfort working in challenging settings, including confined spaces, working at heights, and working outdoors in variable weather conditions for prolonged periods.
  • Ability to work around industrial materials (dust, fumes, adhesives) while strictly adhering to PPE requirements, including respirators and eye/ear protection.
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent trade certifications/formal apprenticeships paired with extensive engineering experience.
  • Strong working knowledge of Autodesk/AutoCAD.
  • Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot architectural, mechanical, and electrical blueprints and schematics.
  • Proven ability to scope, budget, and execute small-to-medium capital facility improvement projects while communicating clearly with executive leadership and cross-functional teams.

Skills

  • Actual compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Compensation

  • $115,000 - $136,000 USD
  • The base salary range for this position is shown below.
  • This range reflects the base salary for candidates in states requiring pay transparency disclosure.

Benefits

  • Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you and your family while you contribute to a mission with lasting significance.
  • Generous Time Off: Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual plus a robust annual holiday schedule and paid sick leave ensure you can rest, reset, and sustain performance over time.
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Premium, multi-tier Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with significant company contributions for employees and dependents-providing security and peace of mind.
  • Shared Ownership in the Mission: Equity grants are a core part of our compensation, allowing you to participate in the long-term value you help create through meaningful, operational work.
  • Retirement Savings: Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with flexible pre-tax and Roth payroll contribution options supports long-term financial planning.

Company info

  • The Facilities team is responsible for maintaining and improving Saildrone's physical infrastructure, equipment, and work environment.
  • We support manufacturing, R&D, and corporate operations by delivering safe, reliable, and scalable facility systems.
  • Our work enables continuous operation of mission-critical systems in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.
  • System Engineering Support: Provide mechanical and electrical engineering support for all industrial facility systems, including the design, layout, installation, and modification of complex HVAC, plumbing, compressed air, vacuum systems.
  • CAD & Layout Design: Utilize AutoCAD/Autodesk to prepare, update, and maintain comprehensive building layouts, equipment placement,, and emergency evacuation routes.
  • Sustainability & Metrics: Develop, track, and report on facility performance metrics, including energy and water consumption or carbon footprint tracking. Research and execute programs to reduce emissions and lower energy costs.
  • Documentation: Maintain equipment manuals and equipment work orders for all equipment and systems, updating as necessary and ensuring work orders are scheduled as needed.
  • Direct Troubleshooting: Personally diagnose, repair, and maintain HVAC systems, electrical distribution,, and heavy material-handling equipment (forklifts, boom lifts, boat lifts, overhead cranes, pumps, compressors and motors).
  • Preventative Maintenance: Design, implement, and track rigorous preventative maintenance schedules to minimize production downtime.
  • Inbound Request Triage: Take accountability for the internal ticketing system, resolving issues ranging from precision mechanical calibration to general workspace adjustments and event setups.
  • Project Management: Manage small to medium projects, including vendor selection, design layout and work with key stakeholders ensuring projects are completed in a timely manner and on budget.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure full facility alignment with local building codes, OSHA, EPA, and NFPA regulations, particularly regarding hazardous materials and industrial safety.
  • Safety Leadership: Actively participate in Safety Committees, manage industrial safety protocols (Lockout/Tagout, Job Hazard Analysis), and maintain emergency response preparedness.
  • Vendor Management: Select, coordinate, and hold external contractors to Saildrone's standards for specialized/large-scale capital infrastructure projects, ensuring they finish on time and within budget.

Equal opportunity

  • Saildrone is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
  • equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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