Operating Engineer
Core
Operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing all facility systems equipment including Electrical, HVAC, and Piping/Plumbing systems to ensure optimal energy efficiency and safety.
Role type
Facilities Operating Engineer
Builds
Facility performance and reliability for commercial, industrial, or manufacturing environments
Domain
Commercial real estate facilities management
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
HVAC fundamentals, electrical wiring, refrigerant handling, Building Automation Systems (BAS), preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, low/medium voltage power distribution, plumbing systems, fire safety systems, emergency eyewash stations, CMMS/PM software, blueprint reading
Preferred skills
Technical documentation interpretation, heavy lifting, confined space work, accelerated pace emergency response, manufacturing/industrial facility experience
Technologies
Building Automation Systems (BAS), CMMS, PM software
Responsibilities
Master and maintain HVAC fundamentals including system components, electrical wiring, and refrigerant handling; Analyze complex system issues using BAS, blueprints, schematics, pressure readings, and airflow measurements; Execute comprehensive preventive maintenance programs for HVACR and chiller systems; Perform systematic troubleshooting techniques to determine equipment problems and implement efficient repairs; Maintain electrical systems including low and medium voltage power distribution and lighting systems; Install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems alongside preventive maintenance for automatic doors, gates, material handling equipment, fire safety systems, and emergency eyewash stations; Conduct daily building system start-up procedures including fire pumps, water heaters, boilers, elevators, and compressors
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC