Chief Engineer - Cambridge, MA (1st shift - Local 877 union)

About the role

The Chief Engineer is responsible for ensuring the highest level of professionalism while meeting clients' needs and achieving 100% uptime throughout the engineering team. This role involves operational management and daily leadership of the engineering team to safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively operate machinery and systems. The Chief Engineer will implement and manage a reliability-based maintenance function, protect and improve the value of client assets, and ensure building engineering systems perform their intended functions.

Responsibilities

• Monitors operation and maintains refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, ventilating, hot water equipment, pumps, valves, piping, filters, and other mechanical/electrical equipment; reviews logs to assure proper operation and reports problems as needed.
• Performs preventive maintenance tasks and oversees repair and preventive maintenance (P.M.) of HVAC systems; determines repair and P.M. frequency.
• Ensures availability of adequate inventory of tools and supplies, including preparing purchase orders, sourcing materials, and checking inventory levels.
• Oversees activities of contractors working within the building, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.
• Identifies safety hazards and implements remediation; administers and manages safety training programs.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory laws and guidelines related to building infrastructure.
• Maintains infrastructure and compliance documentation, including building drawings and regulatory compliance records.
• Supervises and manages building engineers and maintenance staff, including hiring, training, and development.
• Develops and ensures understanding of Facility Work Flow (FWF) processes among staff, engineers, tenants, and contractors.
• Develops QA/QC processes and facilitates MEP and infrastructure assessments.
• Emphasizes preventive over corrective maintenance and supports staff schedule changes.
• Assists with design standards and operational issues; provides training and support to expand operations staff capabilities.
• Stays updated on safety and code changes through seminars and educational means.
• Inputs information into client work order tracking systems for unscheduled jobs and materials ordering.
• Responds to emergency situations, troubleshoots, and repairs problems; may be on-call for rapid response.
• Conducts general housekeeping in mechanical/electrical rooms (e.g., sweeping, mopping, painting).
• Completes work in accordance with company Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Engages with leaders, stakeholders, employees, customers, and clients as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional education.
• One-year certificate from college or technical school, or five to seven years of related experience/training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Universal CFC certification.
• Technical degree in HVAC or five or more years of related experience.
• Active Refrigeration Technician’s license.

Working Conditions

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, work in tight spaces, and perform physical labor related to maintenance and repair.
• Moderate to loud noise levels in the work environment.
• Possible exposure to moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, wet/humid conditions, high places, and outside weather conditions.
• Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
• Availability to respond to after-hours emergencies as necessary.

About UG2

Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, UG2 is a privately held company setting the standard in facility services through innovation and excellence. We exceed client expectations and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Every team member shapes our strategy and drives our mission, contributing to UG2’s growth and reputation for delivering unparalleled results in a client-focused industry.