Chief Engineer
Core
Senior onsite technical lead and working supervisor for facilities engineering, operations, maintenance, and repair across large commercial and government facilities in Tennessee.
Role type
Senior IC facilities engineering supervisor
Builds
Operational uptime and compliance for complex building systems (HVAC, electrical, mechanical, life-safety)
Domain
Facilities management / Building operations
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Leading operations and maintenance teams, troubleshooting and repairing building systems (boilers, chillers, pumps, HVAC, BMS), developing predictive maintenance strategies, managing emergency response, interpreting technical specifications and codes (OSHA, NFPA, ASHRAE), using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
Preferred skills
Experience with federal portfolios or facilities >200,000 sq ft, EPA Section 608 certification, advanced stationary engineering credentials (NAPE, IUOE), knowledge of utility demand-reduction strategies
Technologies
Building Automation Systems (BMS), National Computerized Maintenance Management System (NCMMS), HVAC controls, boiler controls, pump controls
Responsibilities
Plan, assign, inspect, and document work performed by employees and subcontractors; Lead, train, and mentor journeyman and apprentice personnel; Operate and maintain electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and life-safety systems; Execute routine, predictive, and reactive maintenance strategies; Perform troubleshooting and repairs for critical equipment; Maintain occupied spaces for health, safety, and comfort conditions; Provide 24/7 emergency response for critical failures; Lead continuous commissioning and energy/waste optimization programs; Maintain accurate asset and maintenance records in CMMS; Coordinate disruptive maintenance and support project execution activities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
