ISS Facility Services - North America · 7 hours ago
Chief Engineer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$54/hr - $60/hr
5+ years expISS Facility Services - North America is seeking a Chief Engineer responsible for the operation, replacement, repair, and maintenance of building-related mechanical, electrical, control systems, plumbing, and life safety systems. This role involves ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards while supervising maintenance personnel and contractors to guarantee optimal system performance and customer satisfaction.
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Responsibilities
Completes HS&E training as scheduled
Follows HS&E procedures
Demonstrates safe work practices
Exhibits HS&E best practice culture
Reports unacceptable HS&E conditions immediately
Perform/Direct TS execution, including operation, replacement, repair, and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, control systems, plumbing, life safety systems
Oversees service execution for non-asset related TS services
Perform/Direct all Preventive Maintenance Work orders from PM Calendar
Ensures AHJ regulatory compliance associated with in scope TS services
Ensures HS&E compliance
Ensures uptime for critical systems and assets
Ensures compliance to approved SOP and MOP
Ensures maintenance is executed according to established standards
Monitors and optimizes MEPF systems performance
Identify deficiencies through regular and thorough inspection of facility equipment and systems
Analyzes the operation of various systems, determines the cause of any problems/malfunctions and takes corrective action as required
Monitors operation, adjusts and maintains facility equipment and systems, records readings as necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment and systems, and notifies appropriate parties of any problems or malfunctions
Follows through on maintenance needs and deficiencies as appropriate
Operates support equipment including forklift, cranes, pay loaders, and moving vehicles
Maintains tools and orders supplies as required for installation and repairs
Complies with departmental policy for safe storage, usage and disposal of hazardous materials
Follows safety practices, and utilize protective clothing and equipment as required by OSHA. Know the whereabouts of all emergency equipment (i.e. fire extinguishers, eyewash and shower stations, first aid supplies, breathing apparatus, etc.)
Safely use hand tools, power tools and test instruments to maintain, troubleshoot and repair various types of equipment
Supports customer satisfaction processes by ensuring customers are informed about the status of their request in a timely and accurate manner
Maintains operation and maintenance manuals for all equipment. Record all tests, scans and inspections as directed
Maintains all tests, logs and manuals in an efficiently organized manner
Ensures accurate and timely documentation
Follows good hood housekeeping standards
Perform any additional duties on an as “required” basis where such duties are within the scope of contractual obligations
Reads and interprets Piping & Instrument Drawings (P&IDs), Floor Plans, Site Maps and/or Electrical Diagrams
Perform any additional duties on an as “required” basis where such duties are within the scope of contractual obligations
Assists with annual budget
Assists with capital plan
Responsible for meeting ISS TS and Customer KPI targets
Communicates with ISS and Customer facility operations management teams, tenants/utility system end users, and Business Unit Stakeholders
Operate, Monitor, Adjust, Maintain facility assets/systems and associated Control Systems
Maintain CMMS system records, logbooks, required documentation
Oversee work performed by outside contractors
Requisition necessary material to complete required repairs
Supervises and performs applicable administrative duties…Payroll, HR, training, etc
Qualification
Required
HS Diploma or greater
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the operation & maintenance of building systems, HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and/or control systems
Two (2) years of experience supervising TS activity
Experience with customer line of business
Experience with customer building type(s)
Required certification in location applicable disciplines, including HVAC, Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulics, Plumbing, or Automation/Controls – Formal OEM or employer training, Trade School, apprenticeship program, etc., or combination thereof
Universal EPA Certification (required for HVAC)
State or recognized AHJ license (Electrician)
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English required
Works and participates well as a team member
Communicate well with others; clearly write and speak to clients, superiors, coworkers
Good organization skills; disciplined approach to daily activities; takes a sense of pride in all aspects of the job
Presents self in professional manner: neat appearance and grooming
Able to produce a quality work product in a prompt, safe and efficient manner
Ability to work without supervision and appropriately with multiple deadlines
Maintain a good attendance record, including notification in the event of tardiness and absence
For internal candidates, must constantly receive a 'meets expectations' job performance review
Master Craftsman in HVAC, Electrical, Hydraulics, Plumbing, or Automation/Controls disciplines
Reads and interprets Piping & Instrument Drawings (P&IDs), Floor Plans, Site Maps and/or Electrical Diagrams
Experience & proven ability to repair building electrical, plumbing, & HVAC auxiliary systems
Experience & proven ability to safely secure hydronic and electrical systems for maintenance
Experience & proven ability to Braze/Solder copper pie, thread black pipe
Basic carpentry skills
Strong knowledge of operation of building auxiliary systems i.e. fire-life safety, stand by emergency generators
Familiarity of general building systems i.e. vertical lift equipment, overhead doors
Ability to write, execute written and oral instructions and perform arithmetic calculations
Strong knowledge of safe work practices and procedures typical for maintenance operations
Ability to safely wear a respirator, climb ladders, enter confined spaces, lift heavy objects and perform other physically demanding tasks
Safely and skillfully use all types of related hand and power tools
Understanding and able to troubleshoot office building emergency and fire systems
Understanding and able to troubleshoot and maintain central plant systems and supporting equipment
Able to operate, monitor, adjust, and maintain Building Automation Systems (BAS)
Able to troubleshoot/maintain/repair plumbing, Mechanical, minor electrical components/systems
Able to read Piping & Instrument Drawings (P&IDs), Floor Plans, Site Maps and/or Electrical Diagrams
Great communication skills needed to interact with customer and tenant accordingly
The Chief Engineer must be capable of working independently, and/or under the direction/oversight of local (FM), Regional, and/or Country TS and Account Managers (dependent on space type, scope of work, and dispersion of ISS organizational managers)
The Chief Engineer supervises at least one other ISS TS associate and oversees third-party TS vendors at assigned location(s)
Must be able to physically perform all operations and maintenance on site
Must be physically able to wear required PPE while executing work
Must be able to lift heavy objects (up to 70 lbs.), climb ladders, work on feet for long periods, work in cold, heat, noisy, and confined space environments
Significant work is performed inside central plant space, within mechanical/electrical rooms, and/or on rooftops
Periodic noise, heat and cold exposure
Some confined space work required
Some work in common office areas
All employees must adhere to Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) policies and procedures to ensure a safe and compliant work environment
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Life and disability insurance
Comprehensive leave program
Company
ISS Facility Services - North America
ISS is a leading workplace experience and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Jon Eldridge
Regional Chief Operating Officer – Americas
Courtney Olson
Chief Marketing Officer, North America
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