Chief Engineer

Job Summary:

Pay Rate: $55.52 per hour. This will be a union position. 

Benefits: Employee is eligible for fully paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurances with the union. 

The Chief Engineer will assist the Project Manager in the day-to-day management and operations of the facility and is responsible for the management and operations of the facility and systems of all building mechanicals; ensuring a safe working environment; conducting routine assessments; and performing day-to-day corrective and preventative maintenance.

The Chief Engineer acts as a leader to the skilled technicians in their daily schedule of tasks. This position is responsible for systems and equipment including heating and ventilation, pumps, hot water, cold water, air conditioning, valves, piping, filters, plumbing systems, electrical systems, etc. 

Shift: Monday-Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm

Essential Job Functions:

• Supervise employees engaged in the operation, maintenance, and repair of the high- and low-pressure steam distribution systems for heating, drying, air-conditioning, and air and water pressure systems.
• Conduct own routine assessments and perform preventative and reactive maintenance
• Perform constant reviews on operating and servicing functions in order to provide continuous service and prevent breakdowns.
• Generate and update Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) guides regularly.
• Ensure personnel perform all task safely and effectively.
• Ensure staff operate and maintain site-critical engineering systems and equipment that supply the facility with heat, utility and conditioned power, ventilation, air conditioning and other environmental and critical systems in accordance with diagrams, operating manuals, industry best practices, and manufacturers specifications.
• Support staff with the engineering systems and drawings and equipment, including boilers, chillers, HVAC equipment, electrical distribution systems, generators, UPS systems, etc.
• Operate and maintain critical systems such as HVAC, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), generators, batteries, switchgear, life safety and building automated systems, and utility systems.
• Make periodic inspections of all engineering systems and equipment and monitoring equipment operations, maintain equipment operating logs and operational reports as required.
• Proficiently use test equipment and devices pertinent to building operating systems and analyze test results. 
• Other duties as assigned
   

Required Skills, Experience and Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must possess a current and active Secret clearance, or have ability to obtain one
• 5 years of experience (within the past 7 years) as a Chief Engineer or Asst Chief Engineer in a commercial building of similar size and complexity
• Master HVAC License or DC/ MD/ VA 1st Class Steam Engineer License
• Ability to communicate professionally, positively, and effectively with government representatives, vendors, and customers
• Proficient in computer applications including work order systems and email applications 
• Knowledge of, and experience with CMMS and BAS systems
   

Equipment Used:

•    Office Equipment such as computers, phones, tablets, etc.
•    Facilities Management software (NCMMS)
•    Tools and equipment related to the maintenance and repair of building systems. 
 

Physical Requirments:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl; and talk; or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception. The employee must be able to work safely while on ladders or scaffolding.

Working Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud. Must be able to work in confined spaces with proper training and PPE.

Action Facilities Management, INC (AFM) - is a woman-owned small business and a minority business enterprise established in 2001 that provides services to government and commercial clients, currently in 11 states and the District of Columbia. AFM's core competencies are in the areas of Integrated Facilities Management such as Operations and Maintenance, Security Services, Janitorial Services, Emergency Management, and Administrative Support.