Lead Engineer (JMP)

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision and is responsible for the implementation of all preventive maintenance and repair operations at the facility.
• Schedules emergency repair activities according to priority and the abilities of assigned personnel.
• Provides technical advice, encouragement and instruction to subordinates in such areas as electric theory, mechanical systems, hydraulic systems, and safety procedures.
• Perform equipment inspections, noting equipment condition, ensuring that proper maintenance is being performed in accordance with AES standards.
• Responsible for the implementation of the quality assurance program for all work performed by the department.
• Direct or participate 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. This plan includes a long-term engineering capital plan.
• Recommends equipment purchases to replace obsolete equipment items and provide 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 department.
• Establishes standards and work methods; takes steps to assure quality and quantity of performance and evaluates results.
• Establishes plans for improving departmental work emphasizing efficiency and economy.
• 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.
• Direct, train, evaluate, and counsel all engineering personnel.
• 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.
• Implement a systematic program to promote energy awareness and conservation within the facility.
• Champion energy conservation programs to achieve maximum results from tenants and staff. 0
• Maintains an on-going self-improvement program to keep abreast of new equipment, standards, codes, and maintenance procedures. 

Qualifications:

• Experience that is commensurate with the specific facility for the position of Senior/Lead 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 desirable.
• 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