Senior Chief Engineer

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The pay rate or range for this position is: $174,720.00 per year

 

Job Summary

Senior Chief Engineer is responsible for the effective daily leadership of his/her staff, managing the engineering program to the highest level of quality work and customer service and the administration of his/ her department in alignment with the Management Team and Client expectations. The Senior Chief Engineer will perform at the highest of ethical standard, reflecting the core values of Flagship as defined in its Business Code of Conduct, Policies and Procedures Manual and other related Company Policy. Responsible for the planning, implementation, coordination, and supervision of all tasks and activity regarding the mechanical operations its maintenance and modifications taking place at his/ her assigned property(s).

Job Description

Essential Functions

• 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.

• Oversee and supervise the efficient operation of the facility equipment and systems.

• Perform requisite daily communication with Building Management on matters relating to the services performed.

• Develop and maintain operating instructions and procedures for equipment and systems.

• Strive toward a goal of zero down-time in operations by virtue of reliable system performance.

• Prepare and manage annual site operating budgets Together with the Flagship leadership, implement and conduct training programs for operating the facility equipment and systems.

• Establish and maintain periodic operational testing schedules for critical systems and equipment.

• Administer an effective and accountable preventative maintenance system tailored to the facility.

• Evaluate all equipment and systems operationally and provide the customer with a list of deficiency items and recommendations for improvement.

• Monitor and supervise subcontracted jobs to outside concerns when it is not practical for them to be performed in-house, or as may be requested by Building Management.

• Support and monitor an effective energy conservation and management program to ensure measures are taken to keep operating costs at a minimum.

• Possess the requisite licenses and permits required by local laws and ordinances to operate, repair, and maintain the facility equipment and systems.

• Ensure that the on-site staff conforms to all local laws, codes, and regulations.

• In conjunction with Procurement and the client, establish a program for the acquisition, storage and accountability of all operating materials, tools, and equipment. 

• Establish a customer approved inventory control system.  

• Maintain a work order system for the control and assignment of all on-call and unscheduled services requested by the customer. 

• This system is to include the work performed, where applied, personnel assignments, time and material estimates, and authorization.

• 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.

• Establish performance standards for each phase of work, adhering to standard practices and quality levels.

• Carry out policies and procedures of the customer and Flagship Facility Services, Inc. concerning safety, administrative requirements, standards, practices and work methods.

• Perform any additional duties on an as required basis where such duties are within the scope of contractual limitations.

Knowledge and Skills

• Previous experience managing vendors, preparing budgets and capital plans. 

• Knowledge of equipment, controls, and building automation maintenance.

• Technical disciplines in Plant Operations, HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematic drawings, and technical manuals.

• Ability to prepare operating budgets and capital plans.

• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.

• EPA (CFC) 608 Certificate preferred.

• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and show evidence of experience in operation, maintenance and repair equipment’s.

• Be proficient in computer, electronic and automated functions.