Chief Engineer

Job TitleChief Engineer

Job Description SummaryThis is an exciting opportunity for a Chief Engineer to join a high-performing team. The Chief Engineer will assist in leading a team of skilled trades professionals in the preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance program for MEP equipment and systems. Additionally, the Chief Engineer oversees site-level supervisory responsibilities, including overseeing daily work direction, regular communication with the client, ensuring monthly training compliance, and communicating personnel issues of subordinates.Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Other duties may be assigned. Management also reserves the right to change or modify this position description from time to time to meet the needs of the site and/or building(s).

• Regular attendance at the client’s facility

• Supervises and performs equipment operations and preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance procedures, daily checks, and inspections.

• Act as a team leader in the execution of the maintenance program. Work safely and with the objective of maintaining a best-in-class product.

• Follow C&W Services’ and site-level safety programs and model safe work practices while leading a team.

• Coordinate between Chief Engineer and technicians in the execution of maintenance work direction and support

• Coordinate and document work in accordance with the CMMS

• Support with coordination and scheduling of shutdowns as required to support any associated on-site operational requirements.

• Assist with work completion and punch lists in accordance with established Quality Control and Quality Assurance Programs

• Ensure field installation compliance with all technical specifications and work orders.

• Direct and assist trades personnel on appropriate tasks.

• Perform troubleshooting of all site-wide MEP systems, Process Equipment, Plant Utilities, and Lab-Supporting Central Plant Systems, including Refrigeration Systems, Air Handlers, Supply Air Systems, Exhaust Systems, Cooling and Heating 

• Preference is to be a subject matter expert in an applicable trade.

• Analyze problems and identify corrective measures.

• Assist management with identifying supplies and spare parts, understanding repair manuals and parts catalogs.

• Participate in site housekeeping and complete work in accordance with C&W Services Business Systems Standard Operating Procedures and work instructions.

• Assist management in creating and maintaining all operational SOPs for site-specific equipment and systems.

REQUIREMENTS (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Education and/or Experience):

• Minimum experience: 5 years of field experience

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team, with both client personnel and C&W Services staff.

• Ability to communicate with multiple disciplines - both technical and non-technical

• Knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS) – Schneider, Siemens, Metasys, etc.

• Proficient in central plant record-keeping, data analysis, and computerized maintenance management systems

• Familiar with the Microsoft Office Suite to prepare reports, format spreadsheets, and communicate via email.

• Highly focused on customer satisfaction expectations

• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills

• Understanding of and strict adherence to daily Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift 25 lbs. frequently, 50 lbs. occasionally.

• Climb and work off ladders and aerial lifts safely.

• Observant, requiring seeing, hearing, and smelling.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $40.80 - $48.00

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. 

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [email protected]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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