Senior Building Engineer

About the Role

Performs complex preventive and corrective maintenance, repairs, and installations of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and/or HVAC equipment, machinery, and controls located in the interior and exterior of buildings. Monitors building system operations and performance with critical, specialized knowledge required at the client site.

Responsibilities

• Complies with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Operates, maintains, monitors, and performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on building equipment, including:
  • Mechanical/HVAC/plumbing systems
  • Electrical/cabling systems
  • Fire detection and suppression systems
  • Life safety systems
  • Lighting and temperature control systems
  • Building management and digital systems
• Maintains the professional appearance of the property, equipment, engineering spaces, and common areas.
• Maintains the building lighting system, including element and ballast repairs or replacements.
• Prepares estimates detailing the time and materials needed for completing tasks.
• Maintains adequate supplies and tools; orders necessary materials to complete all tasks.
• Implements an energy management program to ensure efficient operation of all systems and minimize operating costs.
• Oversees and inspects work performed by outside contractors (e.g., landscaping, snow removal, remodeling, HVAC, plumbing, cleaning).
• Performs work in compliance with standard operating procedures, critical work packages, and maintenance work instructions.
• Performs specialized and complex tasks such as carpentry, electrical work, painting, roofing, HVAC, welding, furniture assembly/relocation, and locksmith tasks.
• Inspects building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical.
• Uses PC and/or PDA for work order systems, email, ESS, and training.
• Responds to emergency situations and customer concerns.
• Provides informal assistance such as technical guidance and/or training to coworkers; coordinates and assigns tasks within a work unit or project.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and eight or more years of experience in electrical systems, refrigeration, and/or HVAC, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Universal CFC certification required.
• Additional certification in one or more of the following: electrical, mechanical, HVAC and refrigeration systems, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, painting, plumbing, carpentry, or engine repair.
• Certifications/licenses as required by local or state jurisdictions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable, and courteous service to customers and present information effectively.
• Knowledge of financial terms and principles; ability to understand operating budgets, calculate intermediate figures (e.g., percentages, discounts, commissions), and conduct basic financial analysis.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret documents; solve problems involving several options; intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.
• Proficiency with personal computers and/or PDAs for work order systems, email, ESS, and training; basic skills with Microsoft Office Outlook.
• Physical requirements include stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.

Safety Responsibilities

• Complete all required and assigned HSE (Health, Safety, Environment) training at a satisfactory level.
• Follow all activity policies and procedures, including all HSE-related requirements at all times.
• Participate in HSE-related programs and activities as required, including incident investigations, interviews, auditing, and assessment.
• Report any conditions that could result in an accident or injury; stop work if required.

Pay

The minimum salary for this position is $34.00 per hour, and the maximum salary is $37.50 per hour, depending on skills, qualifications, and experience.

Benefits

• 401(K)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance