Chief Engineer, Georgetown University

Position Title: Chief Engineer, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 

Salary:  $105000-125000

 

SSC Services for Education is known for our expertise, commitment, and value; and we at SSC truly believe that our people are our greatest asset. By utilizing our associates’ knowledge and experience alongside SSC’s extensive training, providing supportive management, and offering unparalleled wage and benefit packages as well as career advancement opportunities, we have developed a workforce that differentiates us from our competitors. 

 

SSC Services for Education is a Nationwide Best in Class Facility Service Provider.  As a member of Compass Group, North America, we want you to be as great as you can be. We empower our associates to direct their own future, keeping them confident that we support them every step of the way.  As a result, our associates embody greatness through their actions, natural passion for quality, and a can-do attitude. The opportunity for greatness is real at SSC and throughout the Compass world. 

 

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Job Summary

We are  seeking an experienced and highly skilled Chief Engineer to provide leadership and operational oversight for university facilities and facility systems. This role is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of all mechanical, electrical, and utility systems while leading maintenance staff and coordinating with external vendors and contractors. The Chief Engineer will develop and implement preventative maintenance programs, manage departmental budgets, and ensure adherence to environmental, wastewater, and emissions regulations.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Oversee the safety of all operating equipment within the facility
• Develop and train all staff in plant and emergency procedures
• Handle the procurement of all repair parts for routine preventative, and emergency repairs
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors
• Develop a plant wide Preventative maintenance schedule for all building, process equipment, and all plant utilities
• Maintain the departmental budget with focus on parts, supplies and labor management
• Assure compliance with all wastewater and emissions standards
• Oversee outside contractors in the repairs and upkeep of plant equipment
• Available for off-site, plants startups and special projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or military experience is preferred 
• Valid District of Columbia DC‑13 Stationary Engineer/Boiler Operator License
• Ability to communicate effectively in written format and oral presentations
• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities
• Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment
• Exhibits initiative, responsibility, flexibility and leadership
• Must be capable of reading electrical schematics, mechanical, and plumbing blue prints
• Proficient in the use of Windows based office software including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Good working knowledge all aspects of plant maintenance to include but not limited to; Electrical, Boilers, Hydraulics, Compressed Air, Mechanical Equipment

 

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Associates at SSC are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs