Chief Engineer

Description

• Manage the energy management program to ensure measures are taken to operate all systems in the most efficient manner to keep operating costs at a minimum.
• Supervise engineers and maintenance staff including hiring, training, performance assessments, personnel development, etc.
• Formulate and implement a preventive maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life.
• Work with Regional Director of Engineering to implement corporate/regional goals for engineering.
• Consult with clients to schedule preventive maintenance and other downtime to minimize business interruption and inconvenience.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, requisitions, government agency, and company directives as relates to building operations.
• Oversee and inspect the work performed by engineering staff. Determine that work is complete, equipment is fully functional and client space is in prime working condition.
• Respond quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed.
• Lift and carry objects of up to 50 pounds for distances of up to 30 feet.
• Proactively communicate with tenants, clients, property management, and vendors.
• Climb ladders and stairs.
• Perform assigned repairs, emergency, and preventive maintenance. Complete maintenance and repair records as required.
• May be required to work extended periods of time without relief when responding to priority/emergency situations (including overtime type assignments).
• Review assigned work orders. Estimate time and materials needed to complete repair. Maintain inventory of adequate supplies and tools and order necessary materials to complete all tasks.
• May assist with new business development and acquisition of new management contracts.
• Inspect building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by client.
• Review the daily work order and assigns tasks, as necessary. Monitor repeat problems and make corrective suggestions.

Requirements

• Experience in operation, maintenance and basic repair of HVAC, boilers, heaters, pumps, refrigerant systems, compressors, water systems, etc.
• A minimum of 7+ years building maintenance experience in a commercial property including supervisory experience.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to understand and give general instructions in standard situations.
• Thorough knowledge in all building systems operations, maintenance and repair.
• Appropriate license/permit for trade as may be required, i.e. Journeyman or Master Electrician License or City Licenses, such as Refrigeration Certificate of Fitness, High Pressure Boiler License, High Pressure Steam Operator, etc.)
• Must have a thorough understanding of HVAC, electrical and building automation systems.
• Basic skills with Microsoft Office Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Knowledgeable in energy management systems, techniques, and operations.
• Stooping, standing, climbing and frequent lifting of a minimum of 50 lbs. of equipment (pump, tools, ladders) and ability to safely install rigging/lifting device.
• Trade school trained and a minimum of 10 years of experience in building operations experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must effectively present information.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Familiar with Energy Management System (EMS)/programming, and fire alarm systems, Building Management Systems

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance