Supervising Engineer

National Geographic Society•Washington, DC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervising Engineer is responsible for the day-to-day operations and maintenance program during the assigned shift. Also responsible for the supervision, motivation, and discipline of the 3 employees assigned to this shift. The shift handles demands for all after hour functions of the Society such as temperature, lighting, power or any other requirement the function may have. The shift leader will know all building systems, hours of operations for the various systems, ability to program systems via our EMS, able to handle multiple situations in a professional manner. Additional responsibilities are to provide technical, administrative, operational and supervisory support to the Chief and Assistant Chief engineer. The person in this position is considered 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 and Universal CFC certification is required.
A minimum of 24 hours per year of continuing education in the engineering field is a job requirement.
Proven supervisory skills and 7 to 10 years of hands-on experience are required.
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.
Must have computer skills and knowledge of standard Microsoft software programs.
Must have good oral and written communication skills.
Supervision of 1-5 staff members.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization.

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. Additionally, 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.
Administrative duties include 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.
Continuous review of all building systems looking for any areas where improvements/ enhancements resulting in conservation of utilities can be made.

Benefits

medical, dental, and 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 and a paid winter break between December 25 and 31 (May not apply to all roles that are required to work during high volume seasons or essential workers. Please check with the hiring manager for confirmation.)
paid parental leave
adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
fertility benefits
learning and development opportunities
Lifestyle Spending Account
pet adoption assistance and insurance
pre-tax transportation benefits with a generous employer subsidy
employer-paid life insurance and disability benefit
a variety of National Geographic discounts and perks