Facilities Eng/Maint Supv

Coordinate facility management activities including capital improvement projects and demand/program maintenance and operations activities. Direct supervision of NIPSCO bargaining unit employees and contracted building maintenance services to maintain and operate building systems within NIPSCO/NiSource facilities.

Responsibilities

• Project management, estimates, plans, and coordinates facility capital/O&M improvement projects and office planning to support business and operational needs within established capital/O&M budgets.
• Oversees and directs daily maintenance and operations of bargaining unit building mechanical, MEP, and HVAC activities in compliance with state, local, environmental, and safety regulations within established O&M budgets.
• Provides direct supervision and scheduling of bargaining unit and contracted building maintenance contractors, including daily and weekly work order assignments, follow-up, and performance evaluation.
• Encourages safe work practices and provides necessary formal and on-the-job training sessions and learning opportunities.
• Oversees maintenance and operations of building automation systems monitoring various NIPSCO/NiSource facilities, including daily monitoring and control of HVAC operating systems.
• Works with vendor service personnel to program and complete system maintenance and performance management.
• Coordinates required state, local, and company inspections, testing, and reporting of various building system components such as boilers, plumbing backflow preventers, elevators, building and fire alarm systems, etc.
• Acts as a liaison to Critical Systems Engineer for maintenance and operations of facility backup power system generators and UPS systems, working within operational restrictions of critical company facilities including data centers and dispatch control centers.
• Coordinates, oversees, and directs maintenance activities at various non-gas NIPSCO/NiSource facilities with a focus on building structure, HVAC, and electrical systems that support critical equipment.
• Maintains and oversees contracted maintenance service agreements for specialized mechanical equipment and chemical treatment systems in various building locations.
• Maintains and operates department work order management system, including handheld field units used by building mechanics; performs regular system maintenance and data management.
• Provides support and assistance to supervisory duties and/or vendor administration of other facility management areas, including supervision and coordination of custodial operations, security services, office planning, and other maintenance activities.

Building responsibilities will include facilities in Indiana. Travel is primarily within the NIPSCO/NiSource service territory, with occasional out-of-company and overnight travel required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in related Facilities/Construction Management or other Engineering, Technology degree, or equivalent work experience.
• Previous supervisory experience and leadership skills.
• Familiarity or professional affiliation with IFMA or BOMA facility management associations.
• Facility management background with job-related facility maintenance experience and strong knowledge of various mechanical and electrical building systems.
• Familiarity and experienced use of company budgeting programs, Microsoft Office programs, AutoCAD, space management, and work order management programs.
• Ability to work with and effectively communicate with all levels of management personnel.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to encourage teamwork, participation, and individual accountability.
• Strong business sense of competitive economic environment and dedication to being competitive.
• Ability to work independently without daily supervision.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Physical demands may require supporting emergency response efforts, including working outside normal hours or assisting with tasks outside of typical responsibilities.

Pay

Salary Range: $82,200.00 - $123,200.00. The salary offered to a candidate is based on several factors including but not limited to the candidate’s skills, job-related knowledge, and relevant experience, as well as internal pay equity.