Chief Operating Engineer, Facilities (FT), MFRE30115FOM

College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, vitally connected to our local area for over 50 years. We prepare students for a lifelong passion for learning on our 273-acre campus, offering nine associate degrees and a wide variety of professional and technical certificates. Many of these credentials prepare students to seamlessly articulate into the baccalaureate programs of our higher education partner institutions.

About the role

Under the direction of the Executive Director of Facilities, the Chief Operating Engineer oversees the operation, maintenance, repair, and optimization of all building systems and facilities. This position supervises engineering staff, ensures compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, manages preventive maintenance programs, and maintains reliable operation of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and life-safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Direct the overall operation of all physical plant equipment, including boilers, chillers, building ventilation, electrical generation, air conditioning systems, fire alarms, and related equipment by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special services.
• Provide a comfortable, safe operating environment for students and staff as economically as possible through management of the day-to-day physical plant engineering unit.
• Direct physical plant operations personnel by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.
• Comply with legal requirements by studying existing and future legislation and developing standard and emergency operating procedures for the department.
• Develop physical plant staff by selecting, orienting, and executing training programs.
• Achieve physical plant results by coaching, counseling, disciplining staff; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
• Develop operating procedures for plant operations by reviewing production, repairs, preventative maintenance, quality control, daily operations, maintenance reports and statistics, emergency situations, and operational standards.
• Supervise and manage Assistant Chief Engineer, Operating Engineers, Maintenance Mechanics, and all engineering staff; build positive employee attitudes and foster teamwork.
• Oversee compliance with all safety procedures.
• Provide technical support for the department on varied types of complex systems; manage major system repairs.
• Consult with and help coordinate renovations, upgrades, and remodeling with Facilities Project Manager.
• Consult with Design Engineers and Architects for new construction, remodeling, and master plan.
• Develop rapport and interact with administration, faculty, and staff to resolve problems, organize projects, and provide assistance related to the Engineering Department.
• Manage department budget by anticipating requirements; submitting information for budget preparation; scheduling expenditures; monitoring costs, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.
• Manage service contracts for building equipment, automation systems, life safety systems, and elevators.
• Write specifications for the purchase of equipment, maintenance supplies, water treatment supplies, and filters.
• In conjunction with the Energy Manager/Senior Project Manager, develop energy conservation projects and strategies.
• Maintain continuity among college staff, representatives of municipalities, utilities, division, and department teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Contribute to the Campus Services team effort by offering information and opinion; integrating objectives with other functions; accomplishing related results as needed.
• Improve program and service quality by recommending new applications, updating procedures, and evaluating results with Director of Facilities.
• Consult with engineers and architects in the development, installation, and startup of new equipment and systems for new and existing buildings.