Chief Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and operation of building systems (fire/life safety, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, cabling, lighting, temperature controls, critical environments, light construction).
• Supervise and manage engineering staff, including hiring, training, and development.
• Develop and deliver employee performance reviews and conduct regular performance discussions with employees.
• Monitor and document employee conduct and performance.
• Participate in administering corrective action as advised my management.
• Develop and implement maintenance plans incorporating preventive, corrective, and reliability procedures.
• Ensure safety hazards are identified and remediated and manage safety training programs.
• Provide leadership in Reliability Centered Maintenance best practices.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory laws and guidelines related to building infrastructure.
• Assist in developing a Capital plan for infrastructure upgrades and equipment replacements.
• Oversee major projects, ensuring proper planning, execution, and closure.
• Maintain infrastructure and compliance documentation.
• Manage contractor activities within the building.
• Provides oversight and administration of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.
• Provides training to others on a variety of trades knowledge, automation and computerized technology.
• Keep records of building rounds, engineering logs, and data sheets.
• Flexible in the day-to-day activities and scheduling for the benefit of the customer.
• Provides immediate response to a variety of facility issues to include plumbing, electrical, carpentry and other site emergencies.
• Develops estimates and presents proposals to site leadership.
• Ensures that financial processes are followed and budgets attainment is assured.
• Assists other trade professionals as necessary to complete team objectives

Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years of facility-related work experience, including customer service, leadership, and supervisory experience.
• Extensive knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Office and CMMS systems.
• Flexibility to work overtime hours as business needs.
• Availability to participate in a rotating on-call schedule to support after-hours business and emergency needs.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladders, stepladders, and stairs as required during shift.
• Flexibility to bend/stoop, squat, and stretch/reach on a repetitive basis during shift.
• Ability to walk extensively throughout the facility during shift.