Chief Engineer

Hourly pay range: $45 - $50. A specific offer will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.

About the role

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the overall supervision of the engineering department within the assigned facility. Duties include the installation, repair, and maintenance of facility equipment, as well as the oversight and upkeep of the physical plant, including grounds, utility services, HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, electronic equipment, and pavement. The role ensures these activities are performed safely and efficiently while coordinating as needed. The Chief Engineer also assists the facility manager with operational and ongoing projects.

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, and ensuring proper maintenance is performed in accordance with standards.
• Responsible for the implementation of the quality assurance program for all work performed by the department.
• Directs or participates in facility programs and committees relating to safety, disaster preparedness, fire prevention, pollution control, and civil defense.
• Formulates, recommends, and implements site-specific policies and procedures to improve the facility’s 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 items and assists in formulating long-range equipment replacement requirements; coordinates 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 and fire prevention regulations are enforced, promotes safe working habits, and ensures shop equipment conforms to safety standards.
• Promotes good housekeeping principles and supervises housekeeping details.
• Ensures building systems are operated efficiently, particularly regarding utility consumption and environmental responsibility; implements energy conservation programs.
• Maintains an ongoing self-improvement program to stay current with new equipment, standards, codes, and maintenance procedures.
• Supports and follows operational policies, standards, and safety programs.
• Performs related duties with a “can-do, will-do” attitude.
• Reports to and collaborates with facility 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; builds morale and fosters a team approach.
• Complies with employment laws and company employment practices.
• Supports growth opportunities and potential.