Chief Engineer

Job Description

BENEFITS

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time-off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.  Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

POSITION PURPOSE: The Chief Engineer’s primary responsibility is to supervise, control, direct, administer and coordinate all engineering operations and mechanical/electrical maintenance of the facility. This would include repair and maintenance and preventive maintenance on building systems and equipment included in the scope of work associated with the contract between Enovity and the Customer; Alexandria Real Estate Equities.

PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supervise Mobile/Stationary Engineers
2. Supervise the performance and maintenance of all mechanical, electrical and craft services, ensuring operation within design capabilities and achieving proper environmental conditions prescribed by Building Management
3. Oversee and supervise the efficient operation of the facility equipment and systems
4. Perform requisite daily communication with Building Management on matters relating to the services performed
5. Develop operating instructions and procedures for equipment and systems.
6. Strive toward a goal of zero downtime in operations by virtue of reliable system performance
7. Prepare operating budgets relative to the Engineering Department
8. Implement and conduct training programs for operating the facility equipment and systems
9. Establish and maintain periodic operational testing schedules for critical systems and equipment
10. Administer an effective and accountable preventative maintenance system tailored to the facility
11. Evaluate all equipment and systems operationally and provide the customer with a list of deficiency items and recommendations for improvement
12. Monitor and supervise subcontractor jobs to outside concerns when it is not practical for them to be performed in-house, or as may be requested by building management
13. Implement and monitor an effective energy conservation and management program to ensure measures are taken to keep operating costs at a minimum
14. Ensure that the on-site staff conforms to all local laws, codes and regulations
15. Establish a program for the acquisition, storage and accountability of all operating materials, tools and equipment
16. Establish a customer approved inventory control system
17. Develop and maintain a work order system for the control and assignment of all on-call and unscheduled services requested by the customer
18. Ensure that work responsibilities are allocated properly among subordinates by developing and implementing manpower schedules and work methods and procedures that are designed to obtain low cost and efficient operation
19. Establish performance standards for each phase of work, adhering to standard practices and quality levels
20. Carry out policies and procedures of the customer and Veolia concerning safety, administrative requirements, standards, practices and work methods. 
21. Perform any additional duties on an as required basis where such duties are within the scope of contractual limitations.

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Background:

• Two years college.
• Apprenticeship training. 
• Minimum of five (5) years experience in the implementation of the above.

Required Certification / Licenses / Training:

• Possess the requisite licenses and permits required by local laws and ordinances to operate, repair and maintain the facility equipment and systems.
• EPA -- refrigerant. 
• Licensed for equipment -- responsible per job location