Chief Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Chief Engineer to join our team in Camden, NJ. As a key member of our facilities operations team, you will be responsible for overseeing all activities and staff related to the maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical systems within a property.

• Provides supervision and is responsible for the implementation of all preventive maintenance and repair operations at the facility.
• Provides technical advice, encouragement, and instruction to subordinates in areas such as electric theory, mechanical systems, hydraulic systems, and safety procedures.
• Performs equipment inspections, noting equipment condition, ensuring that proper maintenance is being performed in accordance with ABM standards.
• Responsible for the implementation of the quality assurance program for all work performed by the department.
• Directs or participates in various facility programs and committees relating to assigned responsibilities such as safety, disaster, fire, pollution control, and civil defense.
• Formulates, recommends, and implements site-specific policies and procedures to improve the facility physical plant and operations.
• Develops a plan and/or procedure for controlling, labeling, recording estimated life expectancy, maintenance, and inspecting all capital and non-capital equipment within the facility.
• Recommends equipment purchases to replace obsolete equipment items and provides assistance in formulating long-range equipment replacement requirements and coordinates actions with contractors.
• Assists in the development and implementation of operating and extraordinary expense budgets as required.
• Plans and schedules services of the department. Establishes standards and work methods; takes steps to assure quality and quantity of performance and evaluates results.
• Communicates policies and procedures, discusses job problems, and employee concerns with supervisors and employees. Encourages development of habits and attitudes for improved performance and good employee attitudes.
• Ensures that general safety, fire prevention regulations are enforced, and safe working habits are promoted throughout the facility.
• Ensures that all shop equipment is properly maintained and conforms to safety standards. Promotes good housekeeping principles and supervises housekeeping details.
• Responsible for ensuring that the building systems are operated in the most efficient and effective manner, especially as it relates to utility consumption and environmental responsibility.
• Maintains an ongoing self-improvement program to keep abreast of new equipment, standards, codes, and maintenance procedures.

• MUST have New Jersey Black Seal license.
• Highly experienced with Plant Operations.
• Experience that is commensurate with the specific facility for the position of Chief Engineer.
• Highest-level relevant state/local license for Stationary Engineer and/or HVAC, plus universal level refrigerant recovery license.
• BOMA accredited courses desirable.
• High-rise Fire Safety Director, Haz-Mat Certification, Indoor Air Quality Certification, LEED Certification preferred.
• Certification meeting OSHA ACM awareness training requirements as required.
• Working knowledge of energy conservation required, formal training preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong employee relation skills, coaching, and training skills.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Computer skills and building automation systems experience required.