Senior Chief Engineer

About the position

Direct Mobile HVAC Engineering operations, overseeing maintenance, repairs, staff supervision, safety compliance, budgeting, and system performance across HVAC, plumbing, and electrical. Coordinate with internal and client teams, manage preventive maintenance programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and support capital projects, asset tracking, and Building Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead Mobile HVAC Engineering operations, including maintenance, repairs, and replacements.
• Supervise and develop engineering staff; manage hiring, training, and performance.
• Oversee HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems; stay current on HVAC technologies.
• Ensure 100% team compliance with C&W Safety Program and coordinate annual safety activities.
• Assist in developing operating and capital budgets.
• Oversee inspections and resolve building system issues.
• Recommend and implement improvements to preventive maintenance programs.
• Develop and manage preventive/predictive maintenance schedules per manufacturer and industry standards.
• Provide guidance on equipment replacement and train staff on building systems.
• Coordinate work with project management teams.
• Engage regularly with C&W Operations Manager, Facilities Management, Project Management, and Asset Management.
• Review specs and quality on new buildings pre-handover.
• Respond quickly to emergencies and client concerns.
• Ensure management and documentation of all client assets, including development and completion of maintenance programs.
• Ensure compliance with all codes, regulations, and company policies.
• Support the Facility Manager with rehabilitation projects such as replacement of HVAC systems, plumbing repairs, and alterations to other Building Systems.
• Regularly engage in site visits with client and facility management teams.
• Escalate issues as needed and keep clients informed.
• Ensure work requests align with client SLA agreement and optimize costs.
• Prepare work schedules and manage their progress.
• Approve purchases; log work in systems (REALM, SafetyCulture, Trakref, etc.).
• Support Building Management Systems (BMS) initiatives.
• Manage HR matters like payroll, insurance claims, and report incidents using GenSuite.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Unpaid time off