Job Description:

Job Description:

Job Title
Facilities Mechanical Engineer – Chilled Water/Compressed Air System Specialist

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a diversity of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with 93,000 other curious, creative 3Mers.

“3M’s culture is driven by curious, spirited and collaborative people who are constantly asking ‘What if?’ And the many talents of 3Mers around the globe have me incredibly excited about what’s to come next.” – Kristen Ludgate, senior vice president of Human Resources at 3M

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military environments to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Facilities Mechanical Engineer – Chilled Water/Compressed Air System Specialist, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Provide design of chilled water and compressed air generation and distribution systems




• Create specifications for purchasing chilled water and compressed air system equipment




• Recommend equipment selections based on 20-year life cycle cost evaluations




• Model energy consumption in chilled water and compressed air systems




• Provide design of cooling tower water systems for utility and process systems




• Scope PLC and DDC control systems for chilled water and compressed air systems




• Oversee design work by consultants




• Support Facilities Team Leaders as they develop and manage project timelines and budgets




• Successfully interact with multiple discipline teams including 3M plant personnel, consultants, suppliers, and vendors




• Communicate effectively to project team, facility staff and project owners




• Troubleshoot chilled water and compressed air issues in new and existing systems




• Insure application of applicable codes, standards, and internal guidelines




• Stay abreast of technology advancements in chilled water and compressed air generating and distribution systems

Your Skills and Expertise 
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical (or similar) Engineering field (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited university




• Seven (7) years of experience with chilled water and compressed air systems in a private, public, government or military environment  

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Possess a Professional Engineering License




• Have 10 years of experience in design of chilled water and compressed air systems




• Have 5 years of experience commissioning mechanical utility systems




• Have 2 years of experience scoping PLC and DDC control systems




• Understand time value of money economics used in 20-year life cycle cost analyses and budget estimate generation




• Be proficient in use of project management skills for developing timelines, budgets, and coordination of activities




• Be proficient creating Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and Microsoft Word documents




• Be proficient at using electronic tools for design, documentation, and communication




• Function as a team player with the ability to contribute in a matrix environment

Travel: May include up to 25% Domestic travel

Relocation Assistance: May be authorized.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being 

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. 

Resources for You 

For more details on what happens before, during and after the interview process, check out the Insights for Candidates page at 3M.com/careers. 

Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M.

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

3M is an equal opportunity employer.  3M  will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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