Chief Building Engineer - Union

About the role

Fluidics Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group, Inc., offers complete mechanical and facilities services, as well as energy solutions, mobile services, retrofits, and design-build services. Backed by cutting-edge technology, our proactive approach to addressing clients' most vital issues has enabled us to deliver responsive, highly effective solutions and build long-term relationships.

Job Summary

Chief Building Engineer – Day shift - Union
Responsible for operation, replacement, repair and maintenance of building related mechanical, electrical, control systems, plumbing, air handling units, pumps, heat exchangers, expansion joints, and other building mechanical systems. Work involves the lifting of heavy mechanical equipment and apparatus, may be performed in areas of extreme heat or cold. Receives and responds to service calls, takes immediate action to resolve emergency situations or system breakdowns.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise and Operations & Maintenance requirements to ensure they are performed in an effective and efficient manner.
• Monitor all building equipment and respond to emergencies accordingly and in a timely manner.
• Make frequent inspections in all relative areas of operation; generate work orders for areas that need immediate attention, report critical findings to property management, add project work to the Ops summary, plan and institute corrective actions.
• Scheduling - Fulfill the requirements of the contract and the related schedules to ensure properly skilled staffing levels are provided.
• Designates a replacement when absent.
• Establish and update preventive maintenance program, work methods, procedures, scheduling, coordinate such programs for effective and low cost operations, and establish efficient beneficial use of the CMMS.
• Monitor for completion of tours & operating Logs and the effectiveness of the staff to identify existing or potential problems.
• Implement policies and procedures Fluidics relating to all services covered by the Scope of Work.
• Provide support for personnel in the areas of payroll, payroll issues, uniforms, vacation scheduling, and employee issues.
• Aid in the preparation of Weekly Status Report, Monthly Dashboard and Operations Summary.
• Assist PM with long-range plans such as equipment / systems replacement and overhaul; and overall planning.
• Share recommendations for reducing energy consumption or making the system more efficient / economical with the Project Manager.
• Ensure that successful level of performance standards are met by O & M staff.
• Meet regularly with subordinates to review all areas of responsibility and take corrective measures as necessary.
• Monitor and oversee that the delegated work safety program is effective and active and that all PPE is utilized when required.
• Manage Hot Work Permits and Red Tag permits.
• Adhere to the policy of property management for the process of Purchasing and the requisitioning of maintenance funds.
• Perform any additional duties on an as required basis and assist and support Project manager as needed.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Trades or Trade School certification in location applicable disciplines i.e. HVAC, Electrical, Hydraulics, and Plumbing.
• Minimum of five (5) years hydraulic system operation and maintenance.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the operation of building central plant equipment, HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and/or electronic systems.
• Minimum of five (5) years in a supervisory position.

Benefits

We are committed to providing employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, College Coach and employee assistance program.