Stationary Operations Engineer-3rd Shift Lead- Washington, D.C.

M.C. Dean, Inc•District of Columbia, DC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

M.C. Dean is seeking a Stationary Operations Engineer for the 3rd shift Lead position in Washington, D.C. This role involves managing and directly overseeing facility operations, maintenance activities, and personnel during an assigned shift. The primary responsibility is to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of building systems. This includes coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance, supervising technicians, and maintaining compliance with safety, quality, and operational requirements. The Shift Lead acts as the main operational leader for the shift, accountable for workforce performance, situational awareness, and facility reliability. The company fosters a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment, committed to developing future technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 12+ years of facilities maintenance experience.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; ability to obtain & maintain HSPD & Secret, preferred HSPD-12 & Secret Active.
Demonstrated experience in the operation, monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting of central utility plant and institutional mechanical systems supporting mission critical, government, commercial high-rise, healthcare, laboratory, industrial, campus, or other complex facilities environments.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal.
Ability to read and interpret technical documentation including sequence of operations, technical product literature, programming manuals and specifications.
District of Columbia: A valid Steam Engineer license (3rd, 2nd, or 1st Class)
Maryland: A valid Stationary Engineer license (Grade 4 through Grade 1)
Other Jurisdictions: Equivalent municipal or state Operating Engineer licenses, or an equivalent VMET certification

Nice To Haves

Manufacturer chiller training/certification (Trane, Johnson Controls/York, Carrier, Daikin, etc.)
BAS/DDC platform training (Schneider Electric, Niagara, Honeywell, Siemens, Johnson Controls Metasys, etc.)
Boiler combustion or burner management training
NETA/NFPA/ASME-related operational familiarity
Industrial or institutional mechanical systems training

Responsibilities

Provide direct managerial leadership for assigned shift personnel, maintaining responsibility for work assignments, workforce utilization, performance oversight, and operational execution.
Lead daily facility operations and maintenance activities to ensure uninterrupted service and system reliability.
Prioritize, assign, monitor, and adjust technician activities based on safety, operational impact, workload, and demonstrated competency while ensuring employees are appropriately qualified, supervised, and supported to successfully perform assigned duties.
Maintain accountability for shift performance by overseeing work quality, ensuring maintenance activities are completed to established standards, and driving timely resolution, escalation, and turnover of unresolved issues through approved management channels.
Conduct facility inspections, monitor system conditions, and ensure operational issues are identified, documented, communicated, and resolved.
Maintain accurate shift reports, CMMS records, and operational documentation.
Enforce safety requirements including LOTO, PPE, AHAs, and Operational Risk Management (ORM) practices.
Provide coaching, guidance, and performance oversight for assigned employees while fostering a professional and accountable work environment.
Coordinate with management, the Building Operations Center (BOC), and technical support personnel to address operational, maintenance, and safety concerns.
Be available to other Shifts as/when required by Chief Engineer and Assistant Chief.
Support continuous improvement initiatives, employee development, and quality assurance efforts.