Lead Engineer

Responsibilities Act as a working supervisor by providing guidance and training during the day shift. At the direction of Engineering Manager, maintain, monitor, and perform preventive maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems including: fire/life safety, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, controls), electrical (lighting, primary switch gear), and hot water systems; monitors operation, adjusts, and maintains refrigeration, chilled water, reverse osmosis system, air compressor systems, and air conditioning equipment; and ventilating and hot water heaters; pumps, valves, piping and filters; other mechanical and electrical equipment; record readings and make adjustments where necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment. Responsible for reporting any problems/malfunctions found while demonstrating the ability to analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions and take corrective action as required to schedule the maintenance. Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials. Maintains a clean and safe workplace. Responsible for overseeing the activities of contractors working within the building either as representatives of the building itself or clients operating within the buildings. Responsible for keeping records of buildings rounds and readings, all engineering logs and engineering data sheets. Responsible for informing contractors so that they are informed and knowledgeable with respects to the building's critical functions and the work they are to perform, including an incident contact response list. Responsible for understanding and complying with emergency escalation procedures. Ensure that the Critical Facility Work is a well-understood process among the building staff, engineers, tenants and contractors who perform work on the building's critical infrastructure. Ensure strict adherence to the Critical Awareness Process, Technical Bulletins, established engineering guidelines, processes, and procedures. Performs additional job duties as requested. Qualifications High School diploma or GED equivalent or technical training/degree. 10 years (+) experience in facilities operations, maintenance, and engineering preferred. Operating Engineer (BOC) or other applicable licenses is a plus, Universal CFC (EPA608) license, and an 01, 07, or 06A Electrical license is preferred. Performance goals to achieve 100% uptime and customer service level agreement (SLA) compliance. Provide engineering support for the development of complex utility/electrical/mechanical switching scripts and procedures (i.e. - Method of Procedures (MOPs), Emergency Operations Procedures (EOPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Change Management processes). Technical knowledge and understanding of critical environments, including R&D Facilities, production sites, HVAC, uninterruptable power supplies, computer room air conditioning, and associated infrastructure. Implementation and coordination of Preventative Maintenance Program as directed by the Engineering Manager. Reviewing engineering design and provide operational support associated with these technical areas in highly complex environments. Proficient in computer applications and software such as MS Office and email. Ability to think strategically and successfully articulate and communicate an effective vision for best in class performance of critical facilities. Ability to solve technical problems and deal with a variety of options in varying advanced analytical and quantitative skills. Ensure that all work management processes, programs, and requirements are well understood and followed at all times. Ensure that all personnel, vendors, and contractors fully understand the requirement for strict adherence to all critical awareness processes, programs, and protocols. Knowledge of energy management and sustainability programs, processes, procedures, and metrics. Assist with regulatory inspections Environmental audits, OSHA inspections, etc. Requires working knowledge and application of: Computerized Maintenance and Management Systems (CMMS), Building Automation Systems (BAS), Building Control Systems (Direct Digital Control (DDC)) Ability to make effective presentations on relevant topics to employees, and/or management. Ability to follow Key Performance Indicator (KPI) metrics for the buildings under their responsibility. Dealing with client employees/tenants/groups within the critical facilities.Fielding complaints/concerns and passing on appropriately. Some local travel requirements.

Created: 2024-10-31