Job Description
On-site: This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis.
There’s never been a more exciting time to work at GM’s Oshawa Assembly.
At Oshawa Assembly, we’re starting a brand-new chapter and are already building both the Chevrolet Silverado HD and LD trucks in less than a year.
We’re on the journey to achieve our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, and building quality trucks play an integral role in helping us fund this future.
We’re looking for new team members to help bring this vision to life in Oshawa. Starting from day one, we’re creating a workplace where we work as One Team and embrace a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and supported. We want those who are bold, innovative, ready to take on challenges, and strive for excellence. Our journey is just beginning, and we want you to be a part of it.
Selected candidates will learn new skills and actively play an integral role in the development of new plant processes and people. The opportunities at Oshawa Assembly are endless as we build the organization from the ground up and shape it into a Workplace of Choice.
Join our team today!
The Role
We are currently looking for you to take on the role of Facility Maintenance Engineer based out of our Oshawa Assembly plant. In this role, you will have the opportunity to positively influence our Organizational Culture by modelling a commitment to GM’s Cultural Behaviors in driving toward and achieving desired business results:
Be Inclusive
Winning with Integrity
Think Customer
One Team
Be Bold
Innovate Now
Look Ahead
It’s on Me
In this role, you will get the chance to work on a wide variety of engineering projects in a team environment with other Facilities Maintenance and Engineering team members. This role is critical to ensuring that all Facilities systems function to support optimum conditions for vehicle production. You will be responsible for oversight of facilities upgrades and repairs, such as roofing projects, HVAC systems, pumps, chillers, various controls as well as various plant support systems.
What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)
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Develop a proactive safety culture by engaging team members and peers in our safety processes
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Understand and effective use of Global Manufacturing System
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Assist with operational issues related to Facilities equipment
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Monitor operation of Facilities Systems: HVAC, power metering etc.
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Attend Ad-Hoc meetings
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Monitor projects, Non-Portfolio Projects and planning
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ESA monthly inspections
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Attend Electrical Safety Work Practices committee meetings
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Provide guidance for engineering interns
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Ensure that all work is done in compliance with General Motors safety policies and provincial regulations
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Meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
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Delivering High Quality Outcomes – Engineering high quality, sustainable systems and processes that sustain future business productivity in multiple types of business units. Ensures that the facility management team is positioned to succeed amid changing business trends.
Additional Job Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
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Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
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Minimum 2 years of experience in Facility Engineering.
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Experience with PLC hardware and programming software.
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Experience with a wide variety motor controls including VFD’s, soft-starts, and reduced voltage starters.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, AutoCAD, Maximo, Rockwell and other technical software.
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Understanding of Engineering Principles and Throughput Improvement Process (TIP).
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Demonstrated Project management experience.
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Experience with facilities equipment including fire alarm systems, HVAC, building and parking lot lighting, and building automation equipment.
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Experience in power system maintenance.
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Understanding of arc flash hazards and calculations.
What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
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All Required Safety Training under GWSS
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All required Global Manufacturing System (GMS) Training
Benefits Overview
The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:
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Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave;
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Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits;
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Life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
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Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement;
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GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family and friends.
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About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Diversity Information
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Should you be contacted by General Motors of Canada, please advise if you require accommodation. General Motors of Canada values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.