Senior Operating Engineer

About the role

The Operating Engineer is responsible for maintaining and operating facility systems and equipment while providing technical expertise with certification in HVAC, Electrical Systems, or Forklift Repair/Maintenance. This role focuses on ensuring optimal building performance, equipment reliability, and delivering high-quality facility engineering services.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on building systems and equipment
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in specialized area (HVAC, Electrical, or Forklift systems)
• Complete work orders efficiently, ensuring quality standards and timely completion
• Conduct inspections to identify potential equipment failures and recommend corrective actions
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, logs, and documentation
• Utilize CMMS and digital tools to document maintenance activities, track equipment performance, and support data-driven maintenance planning
• Leverage diagnostic tools, testing equipment, and monitoring systems to identify performance issues and optimize equipment operation
• Support predictive maintenance initiatives by monitoring equipment trends, analyzing performance data, and identifying opportunities to prevent failures
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts by identifying inefficiencies, recommending process enhancements, and implementing best practices
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with applicable codes, regulations, and safety standards
• Participate in safety meetings and follow established safety protocols
• Report incidents and participate in corrective measures to prevent recurrence
• Maintain required certifications and proper credentials