Chief Engineer

2 weeks ago


Seattle, United States ABM Industries Full time
#300
ABM is looking for a Chief Engineer at a Class-A High-Rise in Bellevue, WA
The Chief Engineer oversees all activities and staff related to the maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical systems within a property. The goal is maximum life and reliability of all systems. The Chief Engineer must be flexible and willing to perform all duties that are assigned. Those duties may include maintenance and operations of HVAC, mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems. They may also include general building maintenance and building inspections. The Chief Engineer must respond to client requests, open and assign work orders and order parts when necessary. The Chief Engineer must also ensure compliance with expense guidelines, company policy, and governing codes.
ABM (NYSE: ABM) is a leading provider of facility solutions with revenues of approximately $6.4 billion and over 130,000 employees in 300 offices deployed throughout the United States and various international locations. ABM’s comprehensive capabilities include electrical & lighting, energy solutions, facilities engineering, HVAC & mechanical, janitorial, landscape & turf, mission critical solutions and parking, provided through stand-alone or integrated solutions. Founded in 1909, ABM provides custom facility solutions in urban, suburban and rural areas to properties of all sizes — from schools and commercial buildings to hospitals, data centers, manufacturing plants and airports.
Pay: $55/HR to $60/HR
The pay listed is the hourly rate for this position.   A specific offer will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.  Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package.  For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM 2024 Employee Benefits | Front Line Team Members (Programa de beneficios de).
  • Essential Functions:

  • Experience in commercial office buildings. Prefer 5+ Years of experience.
  • Experience that is commensurate with the specific facility for the position of Chief Engineer. Prefer 5+ years progressive operations experience.
  • Strong employee relation skills, coaching skills, and training skills.
  • As required, highest-level relevant state/local license for Stationary Engineer and/or HVAC, plus universal level refrigerant recovery license.
  • BOMA accredited courses a plus.
  •  Preferred: High-rise Fire Safety Director, Haz-Mat Certification, Indoor Air Quality Certification, LEED Certification.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Computer skills and building automation systems experience required.
  • Certification meeting OSHA ACM awareness training requirements as required.
  • Working knowledge of energy conservation required, formal training preferred.
  • Responsibilities:

  • To supervise the maintenance operations and physical condition of the property to ensure highest standards of tenant and client satisfaction within the allotted budget.
  • Supervises, develops, and maintains an ongoing maintenance operation for the property, including refrigeration, heating, plumbing, water treatment, preventive maintenance, tenant space that is our obligation, air/heating units, ice machines, swimming pools, lighting, kitchen equipment, emergency generators, water softeners, switchgear rooms, roof exhausts, electrical substations, etc.
  • On a regular basis, inspects and evaluates physical condition of the asset, including all tenant space, public areas, back of house; completes and retains inspection reports on a regular and timely basis, using then-current Company inspection forms.
  • Works closely with other departments (i.e., management and leasing on maintenance and repairs issues) and Corporate Project Manager to ensure high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Orders material and completes work assignments on time and by a specified date.
  • Performs work within departmental expense plans. Assists in capital budgeting.
  • Maintains property by managing painting, plumbing, electrical wiring, mechanical, and other related maintenance activities.
  • Notifies management concerning the need for major repairs or additions to lighting, heating and ventilating equipment.
  • Interprets specifications, job orders and company policies to maintenance employees.
  • Oversees compliance with OSHA standards regarding proper usage, dilution of products, equipment safety and usage as well as blood-borne pathogen precautions and procedures. Refers to ABM’s Manual for all OSHA standards.
  •  Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules, recommends measures to improve production.
  • Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists employees in resolving work problems.
  • Supervises and motivates maintenance staff including coaching, counseling, evaluating and training activities.
  • Communicates verbally and in writing with all levels of employees.
  • Attends periodic meetings with management, conducts and/or participates in safety meetings at designated intervals with staff.
  • Submits to management recommendations for painting, repairs, furnishings, relocation of equipment, and reallocation of space.
  • Understands government regulations affecting the property’s operations, ensuring the property is operated in compliance with all applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, and requirements of any federal, state, or municipal authority.
  • As required of all property associates, assists any tenant or potential tenant in a prompt, courteous, friendly, and helpful manner at all times.
  • Qualifications:

  • 5 plus years of engineering experience at a chief or supervisory level.
  • Engineering skill sets which can be applied to a range of systems, maintenance programs and engines.
  • For service engineering positions, these same technical skills are applied towards operational issues versus project specific work.
  • Ability to analyze complex technical issues, detailed level of project management for regulatory compliance modifications.
  • Excellent verbal and technical writing skills needed.


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