Facilities Eng/Maint Supv

Job Title:  Facilities Engineer/Maintenance Supervisor

Job Code:  103541

Job Summary

Coordinate facility management activities including capital improvement projects and demand/program maintenance and operations activities. Direct supervision of NiSource contracted building maintenance services to maintain and operate building systems within NiSource facilities.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Estimates, plans and coordinates facility capital improvement projects and office planning as necessary to support business and operational needs of the corporation within established capital budgets.
• Oversees and directs daily maintenance and operations of building mechanical, HVAC, electrical activities in compliance with state, local, environmental, safety regulations within established O&M budgets.
• Provides direct supervision and scheduling of building maintenance contractors including daily and weekly work order assignments, follow up, and performance evaluation. Encourages safe work practice and provide necessary formal and on-the-job training sessions and learning opportunities.
• Oversees maintenance and operations of building automation systems which monitor various NiSource facilities including daily monitoring and control of HVAC operating systems. Works with vendor service personnel to program and complete system maintenance and performance management.
• Coordinates required state, local, and company inspections, testing, and reporting of various building system components such as boiler, plumbing backflow preventers, elevators, building and fire alarm systems, etc. as required.
• Acts as a liaison to Critical Systems Engineer for maintenance and operations of facility backup power system generators and UPS (uninterruptable power supply) systems, working within operational restrictions of critical company facilities including data centers and dispatch control centers.
• Coordinates, oversees, and directs maintenance activities at various non-gas NiSource facilities with focus on building structure, HVAC and electrical systems that support critical equipment within these facilities.
• Maintains and oversees contracted maintenance service agreements for specialized mechanical equipment and chemical treatment systems in various building locations.
• Maintains and operates department work order management system, including hand held field units used by building mechanics. Performs regular system maintenance and data management.
• Provides support and assistance to supervisory duties and/or vendor administration of other facility management areas. Alternate duties may include supervision and coordination of custodial operations, security services, office planning, and maintenance activities not specifically listed in above duties and responsibilities.

Required Qualifications for Position

• Bachelor’s Degree in related Facilities/Construction Management or other Engineering, Technology degree or equivalent work experience.
• Familiarity or professional affiliation with IFMA or BOMA facility management associations.
• Travel primarily within the NiSource service territory, with occasional out of company and overnight travel required.
• Facility management background with job related facility maintenance experience with a strong knowledge of various mechanical and electrical building systems
• Previous supervisory experience and leadership skills.
• Familiarity and experienced use of company budgeting programs, Microsoft office programs, AutoCAD, space management and work order management programs.
• Ability to work with and effectively communicate with all levels of management personnel.

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

• Professional Engineering Certificate, Certified Facility or Property Manger designation with IFMA/BOMA. (Or desire to obtain certification).
• Ability to make and communicate decisions.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to encourage teamwork, participation and individual accountability.
• Strong business sense of competitive economic environment and a dedication to be competitive.
• Ability to work independent without daily supervision.

Disclaimer

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Inclusion & Diversity 
Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others