Engineer, Chief - Critical Facilities

Newmark•Southfield, MI

3d•$105,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for the operation and maintenance of critical facilities and support infrastructure systems. The Chief Engineer will manage operating engineers, electricians, service contractors, and other vendors. A key aspect of this role is understanding the engineering design and operational aspects of the facility’s systems and equipment, recognizing system shortcomings, and responding effectively to operational and emergency situations. The position requires formulating and implementing a preventative maintenance program, ensuring adherence to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Methods of Procedure (MOP), Emergency Response Procedures (ERP), and change control processes. Safety and code compliance, including OSHA requirements and hazardous materials management, are paramount. The role involves conducting routine assessments, monitoring equipment performance, overseeing machinery repairs, and maintaining accurate log documentation. Additionally, the Chief Engineer will manage parts, tools, and equipment inventory, coordinate monthly equipment reports, and develop business controls for operations and maintenance. Client relations are important, requiring timely and efficient responses to their needs. The role also includes managing shift scheduling to minimize overtime, ensuring equitable after-hours technical coverage, and approving timesheets. Training and certification of engineering and maintenance personnel are crucial, as is prompt incident reporting with thorough evaluations and corrective actions. The Chief Engineer will also perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in mechanical trades, HVAC, and/or electrical, or registered Professional Engineer.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in critical facility/plant engineering and maintenance supervision with managerial experience required.
Strong knowledge of electricity, electrical distribution systems, HVAC, Chiller, and fire systems.
Experience with emergency backup systems (generators, UPS, battery plants, etc.).
Familiarity with preventative maintenance and work order software systems (CMMS).
Familiarity with building automation systems (BAS/BMS).
Excellent communication skills, a positive approach to the job, and the ability to handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
Ability to analyze system operations, determine root causes of problems, and execute corrective action.
Experience with training, development, and evaluation of maintenance staff.

Nice To Haves

College Degree
Certified Data Center Professional (CDCP) or similar
Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar
NFPA 70E Certification / OSHA 10/30

Responsibilities

Manage operating engineers, electricians, service contractors, and other vendors to operate and maintain the Client’s data processing facilities and support infrastructure systems.
Understand the engineering design and operational aspects of the facility’s systems and equipment. Immediately recognize system shortcomings and respond to operational and emergency situations.
Formulate, implement, and maintain strict adherence to the preventative maintenance program. Schedule PMs with minimal disruption to building services, delegate tasks to qualified staff, and supervise maintenance on all base building and critical equipment.
Ensure adherence to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Methods of Procedure (MOP), Emergency Response Procedures (ERP), and the formal change control process established for critical environments.
Ensure strict compliance with all Federal, State, and Local codes, regulations, and standards, as well as OSHA requirements. Maintain compliance with Newmark and Client policies for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
Conduct routine assessments, tests, and rounds, analyzing data to assure proper functioning of equipment. Participate in site inspections.
Oversee and monitor the operation—making customer-approved adjustments—of refrigeration, heat exchangers, HVAC, electrical, emergency backup systems, hot water systems, boilers, pumps, valves, piping, and filters. Analyze operations, determine root causes of malfunctions, and take corrective action.
Oversee machinery repairs as needed and ensure proper documentation in logbooks at the end of each shift. Review operational information in shift logbooks and resolve work order completion issues.
Maintain parts, tools, and equipment inventory. Perform annual tool and equipment inventories, ensuring exact descriptions, model numbers, and serial numbers are recorded and submitted to the building manager with justifications for new items.
Coordinate and submit monthly equipment reports to management regarding general PMs and repairs. Develop business controls for operations and maintenance areas.
Respond to Client and user group requests, ensuring all reasonable measures are taken to satisfy their needs in a timely and efficient manner.
Manage shift scheduling to provide necessary coverage while reducing overtime. Ensure an equitable after-hours technical coverage program. Approve engineering personnel timesheets and overtime.
Oversee the training and certification of all engineering and maintenance personnel performing tasks in the critical environment or associated infrastructure.
Promptly report all incidents, accidents, and injuries. Provide thorough cause-and-effect evaluations and implement corrective actions.
Perform other duties as assigned.