Lead Plant Engineer

ABM • Savannah, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, the Lead Plant Engineer leads and coordinates Facility Operations personnel to ensure timely and cost-efficient fulfillment of business objectives and quality standards. The role oversees plant equipment repair or replacement, facility maintenance, and the allocation of resources and time for work. It requires interpreting technical issues to prevent equipment and facility downtime and proactively addressing equipment and maintenance problems. The position includes administrative responsibilities and hands-on work with tools to complete work orders and maintain shop maintenance metrics. The candidate should have a strong understanding of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, painting, and housekeeping of mechanical areas.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM, at Gulfstream in Savannah, Georgia. Pay is based on experience and licensing, with eligibility for a 15% shift differential. Licensing is offered to experienced boiler, chiller, and cooling tower technicians. Relocation support is available to the right candidate. ABM describes its benefits package as comprehensive and offers training and career growth opportunities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least five years of experience repairing and maintaining plumbing, electrical, and/or HVAC systems and equipment in a commercial or industrial setting.
• Knowledge of a variety of building maintenance procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Skill in using hand and power tools.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Comfort working at varying heights and ability to climb ladders safely.
• Proficiency operating scissor lifts, boom lifts, and other mechanical devices to reach elevated areas.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize, assign, review, and participate in the work of Facility Operations personnel.
• Direct and guide personnel in proper equipment repair procedures and the use of materials needed for maintenance.
• Schedule and plan work orders and preventive maintenance to complete assignments within target deadlines.
• Identify resource needs and allocate resources accordingly.
• Train personnel in preventive maintenance, technical procedures, and safety inspection of repairs.
• Coordinate and communicate repair and maintenance activities with other site operations to reduce or prevent downtime.
• Perform routine maintenance on plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems and equipment.
• Work at varying heights, climb ladders regularly, and use scissor lifts, boom lifts, and other mechanical devices to reach elevated areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Training and career growth opportunities.
• Licensing offered to experienced boiler, chiller, and cooling tower technicians.
• Relocation support for the right candidate.
• 15% shift differential eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED