Chief Engineer

Cushman & Wakefield • Boston, MA

6d • $41 - $48

About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity for a Chief Engineer to join a high-performing team. The Chief Engineer will assist in leading a team of skilled trades professionals in the preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance program for MEP equipment and systems. Additionally, the Chief Engineer oversees site-level supervisory responsibilities, including overseeing daily work direction, regular communication with the client, ensuring monthly training compliance, and communicating personnel issues of subordinates.

Requirements

• Minimum experience: 5 years of field experience
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team, with both client personnel and C&W Services staff.
• Ability to communicate with multiple disciplines - both technical and non-technical
• Knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS ) – Schneider, Siemens, Metasys, etc.
• Proficient in central plant record-keeping, data analysis, and computerized maintenance management systems
• Familiar with the Microsoft Office Suite to prepare reports, format spreadsheets, and communicate via email.
• Highly focused on customer satisfaction expectations
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills
• Understanding of and strict adherence to daily Job Hazard Analysis (JHA )
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. frequently, 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Climb and work off ladders and aerial lifts safely.
• Observant, requiring seeing, hearing, and smelling.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and performs equipment operations and preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance procedures, daily checks, and inspections.
• Act as a team leader in the execution of the maintenance program.
• Work safely and with the objective of maintaining a best-in-class product.
• Follow C&W Services’ and site-level safety programs and model safe work practices while leading a team.
• Coordinate between Chief Engineer and technicians in the execution of maintenance work direction and support
• Coordinate and document work in accordance with the CMMS
• Support with coordination and scheduling of shutdowns as required to support any associated on-site operational requirements.
• Assist with work completion and punch lists in accordance with established Quality Control and Quality Assurance Programs
• Ensure field installation compliance with all technical specifications and work orders.
• Direct and assist trades personnel on appropriate tasks.
• Perform troubleshooting of all site-wide MEP systems, Process Equipment, Plant Utilities, and Lab-Supporting Central Plant Systems , including Refrigeration Systems, Air Handlers, Supply Air Systems, Exhaust Systems, Cooling and Heating
• Preference is to be a subject matter expert in an applicable trade.
• Analyze problems and identify corrective measures.
• Assist management with identifying supplies and spare parts, understanding repair manuals and parts catalogs.
• Participate in site housekeeping and complete work in accordance with C&W Services Business Systems Standard Operating Procedures and work instructions.
• Assist management in creating and maintaining all operational SOPs for site- specific equipment and systems.

Benefits

• Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work.
• In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed