Chief Engineer, Georgetown University

Compass Group

5d•$105,000 - $125,000

About The Position

SSC Services for Education is known for our expertise, commitment, and value; and we at SSC truly believe that our people are our greatest asset. By utilizing our associates’ knowledge and experience alongside SSC’s extensive training, providing supportive management, and offering unparalleled wage and benefit packages as well as career advancement opportunities, we have developed a workforce that differentiates us from our competitors. SSC Services for Education is a Nationwide Best in Class Facility Service Provider. As a member of Compass Group, North America, we want you to be as great as you can be. We empower our associates to direct their own future, keeping them confident that we support them every step of the way. As a result, our associates embody greatness through their actions, natural passion for quality, and a can-do attitude. The opportunity for greatness is real at SSC and throughout the Compass world. This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email [email protected]. Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Chief Engineer to provide leadership and operational oversight for university facilities and facility systems. This role is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of all mechanical, electrical, and utility systems while leading maintenance staff and coordinating with external vendors and contractors. The Chief Engineer will develop and implement preventative maintenance programs, manage departmental budgets, and ensure adherence to environmental, wastewater, and emissions regulations.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively in written format and oral presentations
Ability to multi-task and establish priorities
Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment
Exhibits initiative, responsibility, flexibility and leadership
Must be capable of reading electrical schematics, mechanical, and plumbing blue prints
Proficient in the use of Windows based office software including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Good working knowledge all aspects of plant maintenance to include but not limited to; Electrical, Boilers, Hydraulics, Compressed Air, Mechanical Equipment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or military experience is preferred
Valid District of Columbia DC‑13 Stationary Engineer/Boiler Operator License

Responsibilities

Oversee the safety of all operating equipment within the facility
Develop and train all staff in plant and emergency procedures
Handle the procurement of all repair parts for routine preventative, and emergency repairs
Develop and maintain relationships with vendors
Develop a plant wide Preventative maintenance schedule for all building, process equipment, and all plant utilities
Maintain the departmental budget with focus on parts, supplies and labor management
Assure compliance with all wastewater and emissions standards
Oversee outside contractors in the repairs and upkeep of plant equipment
Available for off-site, plants startups and special projects