Assistant Chief Building Engineer - 820 Gessner

About the role

The Assistant Chief Engineer is responsible for performing complex preventive maintenance and corrective repair of buildings, industrial systems, equipment and grounds. Working under limited supervision, this position will monitor building system operations and performance.

Responsibilities

• Review the daily work order and assigns tasks as necessary
• Monitor repeat problems and make suggestions on how to correct
• 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
• Formulate and implement a preventive maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life
• 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 assigned work orders, estimate time and materials needed to complete repair, and maintain inventory of adequate supplies and tools
• Consult with the Chief Engineer or Property Manager and clients to schedule preventive maintenance and other downtime to minimize business interruption and inconvenience
• Perform assigned repairs, emergency and preventive maintenance
• Complete maintenance and repair records as required
• Respond quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed
• Maintain an energy management program to ensure measures are taken to operate all systems in the most efficient manner and keep operating costs at a minimum

Requirements

Trade school trained and a minimum of 5 years of experience in building operations experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of 5 years building maintenance experience is required.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience in operation, maintenance and basic repair of HVAC, boilers, heaters, pumps, refrigerant systems, compressors, water systems, etc.
• Knowledgeable in energy management systems, techniques, and operations
• Thorough knowledge in all building systems operations, maintenance, and repair
• Basic skills with Microsoft Office Outlook, Work and Excel
• Must have a thorough understanding of HVAC, electrical and building automation systems
• Ability to understand and give general instructions in standard situations
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Must effectively present information
• Strong customer service orientation

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The role may require shift work, overtime and/or on call duties, stooping, standing, climbing and frequent lifting of a minimum of 50 lbs. of equipment.

About Metronational

MetroNational is a private, family-owned real estate investment, development, and management company located in Houston whose core interest is the Memorial City mixed-use development. The cornerstones of its business philosophy are teamwork, loyalty, integrity, and professionalism, which have led to winning several awards.