Life Science Engineer 1

Description

• Review the BMS and energy monitoring systems on a daily basis to ensure energy efficient operations
• Operate advanced building systems in a critical environment ensuring minimal downtime
• Follow and/or oversee inspection and service procedures outlined in the preventive maintenance and loss control programs. Coordinate, conduct and/or provide support in the day-to-day completion, organization and accuracy of preventive maintenance and loss control.
• Accurately complete tenant requests, repair work and related records for the respective site/buildings as required. Follow applicable government / local authority requirements (e.g. Orders of Condition) and other records for assigned properties.
• Oversee and/or assist Building Engineers and Maintenance Technicians with troubleshooting of building systems as needed.
• Receive work assignments, plan and/or generate work to be performed and obtain necessary tools, equipment and materials. Complete assignments and paperwork in a timely manner.
• Perform water treatment and testing as needed, reviews weekly water treatment reports for deficiencies
• Perform and/or oversee the day-to-day efficient operation, maintenance and repair of all building and site systems for assigned properties. Building systems include but are not limited to HVAC, electrical, lighting, plumbing, energy management, water treatment, hardware, keying and fire protection.
• Effectively communicate to the appropriate party/parties the status and activity of building operations and conditions and promptly report any potential or existing problems.
• Attends trainings and classes in order to further enhance knowledge where applicable.
• Provide technical support to the Lead and Chief Engineer. Assist in the technical training of less experienced staff.
• Perform and/or oversee the installation, fabrication, construction, troubleshooting and repair or maintenance of complex mechanical and electrical equipment independently.
• Maintain logs on daily activities and events as required.
• Assist in the monitoring and implementation of OSHA requirements.
• Employ service procedures and techniques in accordance with established procedures.
• Promote, establish and maintain positive relations with tenants via proactive communication, routine follow-up and a high level of customer service.
• Regularly inspect all areas of the site/building(s) and report deficiencies as well as suggestions for improvements and take initiative to correct as appropriate.
• Involves movement between departments, buildings, and floors to facilitate work.
• Assist in the monitoring of contractors, inspecting work and generating deficiency lists.
• Available for various shifts, to fill in for other staff, and to work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays to ensure adequate building coverage and perform necessary repairs as needed. Respond to after hours emergencies such as fire, flooding, severe weather, power outage and other related situations including clean-up activities per on-call procedures or as requested in critical situations.
• Provide proper care to the assigned equipment, tools, and uniforms. Keep the shop, penthouse equipment rooms and common areas clean, organized and safe.
• May procure vendor/contract prices for mechanical parts, equipment and tools.

Requirements

• Comprehensive training and certification in HVAC and other technologies relating to building engineering and/or equivalent job related training and experience.
• Refrigeration License with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Strong technical and problem solving abilities including those related to mechanical controls and Building Automation Systems.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception.
• Demonstrate exemplary tenant relation skills. Project a positive appearance and attitude at all times.
• Strong working knowledge of web based work order systems, such as Angus
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record when required.
• MA Refrigeration Technician(RT) License
• Proven ability to respond to all situations in an urgent manner and address the situation until a resolution is met
• High School diploma or equivalent educational certification preferred.
• Consistent participation in on-call schedule for after hour calls required. This may include working alternative schedules during on-call period.
• Willingness to attend schooling to obtain different licenses/certifications as required
• Occasionally required to work around vibration or noise as well as dust.
• Advanced ability to read and understand complex drawings, ladder diagrams and schematics
• Intermediate skills necessary to operate computer for general day to day work and communications.
• Ability to work overtime as needed to ensure critical systems stay running, with little or no notice
• Possess knowledge of safe and efficient operation of all equipment, power and hand tools, including but not limited to, a snow blower.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision in a fast paced environment and deal effectively with multiple, simultaneous deadlines and projects. Ability to organize and coordinate work efficiently, set priorities and optimize the performance of others.
• A minimum of 4 to 6 years as an Engineer 1 or equivalent
• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach and use arms to perform tasks as well as push and pull objects and grasp with hands.
• Regularly required to talk and hear and occasionally required to smell.
• Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. and occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 75 lbs.
• Frequently required to sit, stoop, crouch, kneel, crawl, balance, climb stairs and ladders, work at heights and in environments with temperature ranges both while working outside and inside.
• May require the ability to operate a vehicle (i.e. truck, van, utility cart, etc.) or small tractor
• Advanced knowledge of OSHA, NEC and NFC codes and regulations.
• Regular use of various machinery and tools, including but not limited to, a snow blower.
• Experience working in critical environments is preferred.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance