Supervising Engineer

National Geographic • Washington, DC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supervising Engineer is responsible for the day-to-day operations and maintenance program during the assigned shift. This includes the supervision, motivation, and discipline of 3 employees. The role handles all after-hour functions of the Society, such as temperature, lighting, power, or any other function requirements. The shift leader must possess comprehensive knowledge of all building systems, understand their hours of operation, and be capable of programming systems via the Energy Management System (EMS), while professionally managing multiple situations. Additionally, this position provides technical, administrative, operational, and supervisory support to the Chief and Assistant Chief Engineer and is designated as essential personnel.

Requirements

• A high school graduate with extensive continuing education in the fields of engineering and maintenance either from community college, trade or technical schools or the National Association of Power Engineers Education Foundation.
• A 3rd class District of Columbia Steam Operators license.
• Universal CFC certification.
• A minimum of 24 hours per year of continuing education in the engineering field.
• Proven supervisory skills.
• 7 to 10 years of hands-on experience.
• Extensive practical experience in the areas of HVAC, steam boilers, centrifugal chillers, refrigeration systems, VAV and variable frequency drives, energy management systems, fire alarm and fire suppression systems, water treatment systems and practices, packaged AC units, commercial food service equipment and all other systems necessary for providing a first-class working environment in a class A office complex.
• Computer skills and knowledge of standard Microsoft software programs.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor all building mechanical, electrical and life safety systems as required during the shift and keep a written account of the shifts activities.
• Assist as needed with all after hour functions of the Society, including programming of equipment via the EMS, adjusting time clocks for lighting, responding to any other demands or concerns the function may have.
• Oversee and ensure the maintenance program assigned to this shift is completed in a professional and timely manner, diagnosing problems, recommending and or ordering the necessary components to keep the equipment operating in an as new state.
• Oversee the refrigerant maintenance and repair program and the refrigerant inventory room.
• Act as a liaison between the shift engineers and the Assistant Chief to improve communications between the 3 shifts and the office.
• Perform testing, operations and maintenance of mechanical and life safety systems as required by either law or manufacturers recommendations.
• Perform the required daily testing and adjusting of water treatment systems assigned to the shift.
• Perform administrative duties including daily logs of equipment operations, written account of the shift activities, work order and PM documentation and closeout, research and reference of equipment OEM records and maintenance practices.
• Perform periodic and annual performance reviews of personnel assigned to this shift.
• Continuously review all building systems looking for any areas where improvements/ enhancements resulting in conservation of utilities can be made.

Benefits

• Competitive and holistic total rewards package
• Competitive and comprehensive benefits package
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Engaging and comprehensive wellness program
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions after 6 months of employment
• Flexible paid time off benefits with up to 22 days of paid annual leave per calendar year (15 days for new hires in their first year, prorated based on the number of pay periods remaining in the year)
• 10 days of sick leave
• 12 paid holidays
• Paid winter break between December 25 and 31
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
• Fertility benefits
• Learning and development opportunities
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Pet adoption assistance
• Pet insurance
• Pre-tax transportation benefits with a generous employer subsidy
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Disability benefit
• Variety of National Geographic discounts and perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees