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Inside Higher Ed · 1 day ago

Building Operations Engineer (Facilities Management)

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$86K/yr - $150K/yr

5+ years exp

Inside Higher Ed is seeking a Building Operations Engineer who will be responsible for delivering a quality and reliable Maintenance Service program to the Bloomberg School of Public Health facilities. The role involves providing technical expertise to Facilities Maintenance and overseeing the operation and maintenance of MEP systems while ensuring energy efficiency and sustainability goals are met.

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Responsibilities

Develop priorities and direct supervisors to achieve departmental programmatic and fiscal objectives

Direct Supervisors in the management of workload to ensure a timely and quality response to requests for service

Oversee the implementation of a MEP Preventive Maintenance program to maintain system reliability and efficiency

Support retro-commissioning and auditing efforts of existing building envelopes, systems, and controls to ensure proper functionality and minimize energy consumption

Provide direction based on engineering principles and maintenance requirements to implement system upgrades to achieve reliability, energy efficiency, safety, operational, and sustainability improvements

Implement performance standards to meet service expectations and productivity measures to identify and track progress

Continually assess performance through established building standards and apply corrective measures as required

Hire, train, evaluate, and terminate approximately 20 staff as required. (HVAC Supervisor, Electrical Supervisor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC Technician, Maintenance Mechanic II)

Perform annual performance evaluations

Assist individual supervisors as necessary with disciplinary actions

Apply the University policies and the collective bargaining agreement and resolve issues that may arise

Ensure compliance with OSHA, BOCA, State, and Federal regulations, and JHU safety standards for all work occurring in BSPH buildings

Support safety programs for the continual maintenance of a safe workplace and safety-conscious staff

Assist the Associate Director of Building Operations in the development and implementation of fiscal strategy for achieving departmental goals

Budget management responsibility totaling approximately $4.5 million dollars. This includes planning, oversight, and tracking costs

Provide input to assist in the preparation of the annual operating and capital budgets

Assist in identifying capital renewal projects on a fiscal year basis within a limited capital budget

Review the impact of the approved capital plans on Maintenance and adjust programs accordingly

Oversee departmental support of events and work closely with the Special Events Team (SET)

Procure supplies and equipment necessary to maintain effective and efficient maintenance programs

Evaluate and make recommendations on equipment, supplies, and procedures

Ensure that all Environmental Services activities and programs are accomplished in accordance with statutory requirements and regulatory guidelines

Oversee parts, materials, and equipment inventories to ensure adequate stocking levels

On-call at times and is expected to either physically or verbally respond to emergencies, depending upon the scope of the problem

Support the academic mission and the school's commitment to sustainability by providing an attractive, safe, and sustainable environment

Support the continuing development and implementation of the University's climate change initiative, which guides the university's overall environmental efforts by prioritizing projects, strategies, and programs to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringBuilding MEP SystemsHVAC SystemsBuilding Automation SystemsEnergy EfficiencySafety ComplianceBudget ManagementProject ManagementCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field

Five years of related experience in building MEP systems engineering and design work

Ability to remain stationary for extended periods of time

Ability to operate a computer and other equipment on a frequent basis

Ability to frequently communicate with coworkers

Preferred

Master's Degree

Professional Engineer license in the State of Maryland or a state with reciprocity

Seven years' experience with major building mechanical systems, notably HVAC, Building Automation Systems (BAS), and plumbing systems

Experience with electrical systems (power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, etc.)

Strong background of both design and field experience with major building mechanical systems, including laboratory spaces; experience in commissioning HVAC systems, and project management experience

Certified Energy Manager (AEE), LEED AP (USGBC), and Professional Engineering license

Broad knowledge of all phases of academic and commercial building design, construction, and maintenance, with a strong background in mechanical and electrical equipment and systems, including building automation systems

A solid understanding of federal, state, and local environmental rules, regulations, and building codes