Chief Building Engineer

Location: Two Liberty Place

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision and is responsible for the implementation of all preventive maintenance and repair operations at the facility.
• Schedules emergency repair activities according to priority and the abilities of assigned personnel.
• Provides technical advice, encouragement, and instruction to subordinates in areas such as electric theory, mechanical systems, hydraulic systems, and safety procedures.
• Performs equipment inspections, noting equipment condition, ensuring proper maintenance is performed in accordance with AES standards.
• Responsible for the implementation of the quality assurance program for all work performed by the department.
• Directs or participates in various facility programs and committees relating to assigned responsibilities such as safety, disaster, fire, pollution control, and civil defense.
• Formulates, recommends, and implements site-specific policies and procedures to improve the facility physical plant and operations.
• Develops a plan and/or procedure for controlling, labeling, recording estimated life expectancy, maintenance, and inspecting all capital and non-capital equipment within the facility, including a long-term engineering capital plan.
• Recommends equipment purchases to replace obsolete equipment items and assists in formulating long-range equipment replacement requirements, coordinating actions with contractors.
• Assists in the development and implementation of operating and extraordinary expense budgets as required.
• Plans and schedules services of the department, establishes standards and work methods, and evaluates results to ensure efficiency and economy.
• Communicates policies and procedures, discusses job problems, and addresses employee concerns to improve performance and attitudes.
• Directs, trains, evaluates, and counsels all engineering personnel.
• Ensures general safety, fire prevention regulations are enforced, and safe working habits are promoted throughout the facility.
• Ensures all shop equipment is properly maintained and conforms to safety standards, promoting good housekeeping principles.
• Responsible for ensuring building systems are operated in the most efficient and effective manner, particularly regarding utility consumption and environmental responsibility.
• Implements a systematic program to promote energy awareness and conservation within the facility, championing energy conservation programs to achieve maximum results from tenants and staff.
• Maintains an ongoing self-improvement program to keep abreast of new equipment, standards, codes, and maintenance procedures.
• Supports and follows ABM Engineering Services’ operational policies and safety program.
• Performs related duties with a “can do, will do” attitude.
• Reports to and collaborates with facility management on related issues.
• Works with management on plant-related and tenant-related issues.
• Sets and maintains a professional work environment with staff, ensuring good communication and commitment to service standards.
• Ensures compliance with safe practices and standards.
• Develops goals for the department, staff, and self, building morale and a team approach.
• Complies with employment laws and ABM Engineering Services employment practices.
• Supports growth opportunities and potential.

Pay

$56.98 an hour

Benefits

This position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package provided by the Union. More information about the benefits package is available in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement or by contacting a Union representative.