The Johns Hopkins University · 1 day ago
Building Operations Engineer (Facilities Management)
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$86K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expThe Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Building Operations Engineer to deliver quality maintenance services for the Bloomberg School of Public Health facilities. This role involves overseeing MEP systems, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
EducationHigher EducationInformation Technology
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
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
Excellent oral and written communication skills
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
Company
The Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University is a research university that enrolls full and part-time students throughout nine academic divisions.
10001+ employees
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$207.96MKey Investors
National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationFoundation for Opioid Response EffortsAdvanced Research Projects Agency for Health
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Leadership Team
Beth Blauer
Vice President Public Impact Initiatives
Alexander Baras
Associate Professor of Pathology, Urology, and Oncology at Johns Hopkins
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