Chief Engineer
Core
Overall supervision of the engineering department, including installation, repair, and maintenance of facility equipment and physical plant systems.
Role type
Senior facility chief engineer
Builds
Operational efficiency and safety of the physical plant
Domain
Facility management / Building systems
Required skills
Preventive maintenance planning, emergency repair scheduling, technical instruction in electrical/mechanical/hydraulic systems, quality assurance program implementation, capital equipment lifecycle management, budget formulation, departmental performance evaluation, safety regulation enforcement, energy conservation program leadership
Preferred skills
Long-term engineering capital planning, contractor coordination, policy formulation for facility operations
Technologies
HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, electronic equipment
Responsibilities
Supervise and implement preventive maintenance and repair operations; Schedule emergency repair activities; Provide technical advice and instruction to subordinates; Formulate and implement site-specific policies and procedures; Develop plans for controlling and inspecting capital and non-capital equipment; Recommend equipment purchases and replacement requirements; Assist in developing operating and expense budgets; Plan and schedule department services; Ensure enforcement of safety and fire prevention regulations; Operate building systems efficiently to promote energy conservation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC