Building Operations Engineer (Facilities Management)

Johns Hopkins University•Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

We are seeking a Building Operations Engineer who is primarily responsible for delivering a quality and reliable Maintenance Service program to the Bloomberg School of Public Health (BSPH) facilities. The Building Operations Engineer reports to the Associate Director of Building Operations. This position provides technical expertise to Facilities Maintenance and defines specific programs necessary to maintain the BSPH facility's Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems in the most efficient and effective manner. These programs would include the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of large air handling units used for ventilation and space conditioning, including all auxiliary related equipment such as condensers, cooling towers, pumps, air compressors, etc.; oversees water treatment tests and analysis; monitors and maintains other building service equipment; oversees staff utilizing computer-based building automation systems (BAS) for maintenance activities, operates and maintains various types of refrigeration equipment, responds and investigates building tenant service requests; tests and monitors fire life and safety alarm systems; maintains the building operability while optimizing equipment performance to achieve energy efficiency and sustainability goals. This includes providing excellent customer service to students, staff, and visitors. Additionally, the Building Operations Engineer develops, updates, and implements MEP Facilities Maintenance programs, routines, and schedules as necessary. Analyzes feedback and adjusts programs, schedules, and labor requirements accordingly. This position reports to the Associate Director of Building Operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field.
Five years of related experience in building MEP systems engineering and design work.
Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.