Chief Engineer

## Overview Please see job description. ## Description Exciting Opportunity: Chief Engineer (Operations & Maintenance) Join LB&B Associates Inc. and Shape the Future of Facility Management! Are you ready to lead, inspire, and take on a pivotal role at the heart of operations? LB&B Associates Inc. is thrilled to announce an opening for a full-time, exempt Chief Engineer, dedicated to supporting our contract to provide exceptional operations and maintenance (O&M) services. If you have a passion for excellence, a commitment to safety and efficiency, and the leadership skills to guide a talented technical team, we want to hear from you! # About the Role This position is based out of the prominent facility the vibrant hub of activity for the area. As Chief Engineer, you will take command of the technical operations and maintenance for critical facilities. You’ll serve as the go-to expert for building systems, lead a dedicated technical team, and ensure the highest standards of reliability, safety, and performance. # Why Join LB&B Associates Inc.? · Impactful Leadership: The Chief Engineer is a visible leader, instrumental in maintaining the integrity and functionality of essential infrastructure. · Professional Growth: Expand your skills by overseeing a variety of complex building systems and collaborating with top professionals in facility management. · Meaningful Work: Support the mission of the customer by ensuring secure, efficient, and well-maintained environments for staff and the public. · Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy benefits including healthcare, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, 401(k) w/ matching, vacation, sick leave, and more. # The Ideal Candidate We're searching for a leader with a technical edge, a strong sense of responsibility, and a dedication to excellence. The ideal candidate will bring: · · A minimum of five (5) years of recent experience as a Chief Engineer or in a related supervisory role in commercial facilities Hands-on expertise in: · Chillers, boilers, pumps, and heat exchangers · HVAC systems and Building Automation Systems · Life Safety Systems and Utility Services · Electrical Power Distribution and Plumbing · Other mechanical equipment fundamental to building operations EPA Universal Refrigerant License (required) Journeyman or Master HVAC license preferred. Excellent communication skills in English, both spoken and written Strong organizational and supervisory abilities Commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance # What You’ll Do: Key Responsibilities As Chief Engineer, you will be entrusted with a dynamic array of responsibilities crucial to the smooth functioning of customer properties: · Oversee the technical operations and maintenance of assigned buildings, ensuring all equipment and systems run optimally. · Supervise, train, and mentor engineering and maintenance staff, fostering a culture of teamwork and accountability. · Prepare work schedules, assign duties, and coordinate preventive maintenance to keep facilities in peak condition. · Develop, implement, and carry out building safety and emergency response plans. · Enforce security protocols, including logging subcontractor access and maintaining up-to-date records for all entries and exits. · Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and security standards, as well as all pertinent government regulations. · Respond promptly to customer requests and complaints, providing professional and courteous service at all times. · Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts for services, supplies, and repairs. · Coordinate all modifications to building utilities, services, piping, ductwork, fire safety, and security systems in accordance with established policies. · Develop and execute operations and energy plans aimed at efficiency, sustainability, and cost savings. · Plan and oversee testing, shutdowns, and startups of critical building systems, maintaining their integrity and safety. · Document all bui…