CHIEF ENGINEER - 2ND SHIFT
About The Position
ESFM is the corporate facilities management (FM) division of Compass Group USA. This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus. The Chief Engineer serves as the on-site leader responsible for the operation, maintenance, and reliability of all building systems, with a strong focus on electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and critical infrastructure. This role provides technical leadership, hands-on oversight, and team management to ensure preventive and corrective maintenance activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with operational standards, while maintaining optimal facility performance and system uptime.
Requirements
- 7–10+ years of experience in facility engineering or mission-critical environments
- Proven experience leading engineering teams or site operations
- Strong technical knowledge of maintenance, electrical, plumbing.
- Experience working in data center or high-reliability environments
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Nice To Haves
- Background in Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) delivery
- Experience with BMS/EPMS and CMMS platforms
- Relevant technical certifications (mechanical or electrical)
Responsibilities
- Lead all aspects of IFM hard services delivery across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and critical infrastructure systems
- Direct, manage, and develop a team of building engineers, technicians, and specialty contractors; establish clear roles, shift coverage, and accountability
- Lead incident response, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for mechanical
- Ensure reliable 24/7 operation of mission-critical systems through preventive and predictive maintenance programs
- Own site-level KPIs, SLAs, and compliance with safety, regulatory, and environmental standards
- Manage vendor relationships, OEM coordination, and third-party service providers
- Act as the primary engineering interface with client stakeholders and support operational reviews
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on uptime, efficiency, sustainability, and system resilience
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
