Chief Engineer

NIKA TECHNOLOGIES INC•Falls Church, VA

55d•Onsite

About The Position

NIKA is hiring for a Chief Engineer who will be responsible for the on-site Project Management of Muirkirk Road Complex (MRC) in Laurel, Maryland! This position is pending per contract award and start date is TBD once approved. Named a “Top Workplace” by the Washington Post, NIKA is a well-established company that is focused on growth within an entrepreneurial environment. We work with governments to operate and manage their real property. Our operations management, engineering, and project management services provide our customers with the value and expertise to ensure operational readiness for complex and mission-critical facilities. NIKA benefits include PTO, holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k matching, and an understanding of work/life balance.

Requirements

Maryland State First Grade Stationary Engineer License (current and active, registered with Maryland Department of Labor)
OSHA 10-hour General Industry Safety and Health (minimum)
Associates degree in Engineering Technology, Facility Management, or related field OR High School Diploma/GED with additional 6 years relevant experience OR Technical/Trade School certificate plus 4 years additional relevant experience
Minimum 7 years documented facility management or O&M contract management experience
Minimum 3 years experience supervising multi-trade maintenance staff (5+ personnel)
Experience with Government contracts (Federal, State, or local) preferred
Documented experience on resume with verifiable references
Ability to obtain and maintain a Clearance Access Card (CAC)
U.S. Citizenship required

Nice To Haves

Experience with Government contracts (Federal, State, or local) preferred
Experience with BSL-2 or BSL-3 laboratory facilities highly desirable
Experience with AAALAC-accredited animal research facilities highly desirable
Experience with facilities 250,000+ SF

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and direct all operations and maintenance work at MRC
Develop and maintain comprehensive preventive maintenance program
Schedule equipment outages and preventive maintenance activities
Manage work orders using Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS/Archibus)
Perform quality assurance inspections on all work performed
Lead and supervise team of stationary engineers, mechanics, electricians, plumbers, and other trades
Repair and maintain all facility equipment and systems
Train all O&M staff on procedures, systems, and safety
Ensure all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are followed
Enforce safety and accident prevention plan
Monitor operations for performance efficiency and regulatory compliance
Order materials and parts for repairs, projects, and preventive maintenance
Plan and forecast preventive maintenance schedules
Manage boiler and chiller plant operations
Ensure staff knowledge of applicable building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and fire codes
Coordinate environmental audit inspections and maintain audit readiness
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical problems
Coordinate with Government on outages and work schedules