Lead Operating Engineer
Falls Church, VA
7am-3:30pm
$75,000-85,000
The Lead Operating Engineer (LOE) effectively performs engineering duties, supports, manages and develops assigned engineers, engages with the onsite client team, partners with the Facility Coordinator, and engages in the technical operation of integrated chiller/plant facility management including electrical, mechanical, and fire suppression systems in a 24x7 environment with no unplanned downtime to the critical load. The LOE advises the Facility Manager about technical issues and recommends engineering solutions to solve building systems problems. The focus of LOE activities shall be to maintain 100% uptime of the facility utilizing the assigned engineer team and vendor partners.
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Qualifications
Experience
A minimum of 5 years experience in ‘mission critical’ facilities and maintenance
Extensive knowledge and expertise in central building plant operations and solid knowledge of reliability engineering techniques used in contemporary office and light manufacturing facilities
Ability to read electrical & mechanical drawings, wiring schemes and control diagrams
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on technical and engineering documents
Ability to diagnose problems in building support systems and make recommendations for solutions in a multi-vendor environment
Understanding of low voltage wiring techniques
A demonstrated track record of effective problem solving capabilities
Education
High school diploma or equivalent in Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Strong PC skills, proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Project
Moderate understanding of computer hardware architecture
Engineering licensure is desired
Administrative
Daily Corrigo (CMMS) Use and Oversight
Manage Engineer Schedules Including Paid Time Off and Off-Hours Work
Parts Ordering (Marketplace)
Manage Spare Parts Inventory
Scheduling of Contractor Service Work (with vendors and client)
Emergency Response Procedures
Utilizing and tracking Engineering Drawings and Technical Records
Onsite Record Retention
Reporting
Building Infrastructure and Facilities Systems Status Report
Critical Spare Parts Reporting
Maintenance Performance Report
After-Action Reporting (as required)
Managerial
Provide Oversight and Direction to Engineers
Provide Training and Staff Development
Respond to emergency calls outside normal working hours
Annual Performance Reviews
Technical
Holistically Operate Integrated Chiller Plant Facilities
Perform Standard Engineering Site Tasks
Serve as Escalation Point for Engineers Needing Technical Assistance
Solve Technical Problems in Building Infrastructure and Facilities Systems
Improve/Develop System Maintenance Plans
Measure Contractor Service Level Performance
Provide Health and Safety Guidelines
Testing and Commissioning of Equipment
Assist in developing project specific schedules, budgets and related documentation
Clerical
Systems Records and Reports
Drawing Files (Soft and Hard Copies)
Manufacturers Operations and Maintenance Manuals
Domestic Technical Documents
Consolidated Maintenance Reports
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