CHIEF BUILDING ENGINEER - 2ND SHIFT

Job Summary

The Chief Building Engineer serves as the on-site engineering leader with full accountability for the delivery of Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) services, including hard services, critical infrastructure, and advanced liquid cooling systems supporting high-density compute environments. This role provides technical leadership, team management, and operational oversight to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient facility performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the safety of all operating equipment within the facility
• Develop and train all staff in plant and emergency procedures
• Handle the procurement of all repair parts for routine preventative, and emergency repairs
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors
• Develop a plant-wide Preventative maintenance schedule for all building, process equipment, and all plant utilities
• Maintain the departmental budget with focus on parts, supplies and labor management
• Assure compliance with all wastewater and emissions standards
• Oversee outside contractors in the repairs and upkeep of plant equipment
• Available for off-site plant startups and special projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or military experience is preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively in written format and oral presentations
• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities
• Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment
• Exhibits initiative, responsibility, flexibility and leadership
• Must be capable of reading electrical schematics, mechanical, and plumbing blueprints
• Proficient in the use of Windows-based office software including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Good working knowledge of all aspects of plant maintenance to include but not limited to; Electrical, Boilers, Hydraulics, Compressed Air, Mechanical Equipment

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retailer Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commute Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

About the Role

ESFM is the corporate facilities management (FM) division of Compass Group USA, a Gold-level Corporate Sustaining Partner of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), and a Platinum Corporate Member of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE).

ESFM self-performs 80% of all FM services provided to clients. Our portfolio of solution categories includes Facilities Maintenance & Engineering, ESG Programming, Laboratory Support Services, Janitorial & Industrial Cleaning, Landscaping & Grounds Management, Workplace Solutions and Managed Services.

This self-performance model creates a consistent hospitality experience for clients, resulting in higher engagement and productivity from their employees. ESFM’s clients include many household names from the life sciences, technology, oil & gas and manufacturing markets.