Sr. Operating Engineer

Job Description
Sr Operating Engineer Position Description

The Sr Operating Engineer is responsible for the operation and maintenance of facility mechanical systems and related automation to ensure machinery and systems operate safely, efficiently, and effectively. The role involves protecting and improving the value of the client's assets, implementing reliability-based maintenance, and continuously enhancing maintenance practices to maximize performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee maintenance and operation of building systems (fire/life safety, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, cabling, lighting, temperature controls, critical environments, light construction).
Manage and Operate Building Automation Systems engineering staff, including hiring, training, and development.
Respond to and mitigate Alarm conditions, troubleshooting and driving to complete any necessary corrective action.
Verify functionality and accuracy of BAS and make any necessary corrective adjustment to meet client requirements
Troubleshoot mechanical equipment, drives, actuators using BAS tools and OEM standards
Recommend and help to maintain critical spares inventory.
Provide Maintenance, Repair and efficient troubleshooting for steam systems, humidifiers and steam traps.
Respond to alarms for O2 and CO2 sensors and make necessary repairs and replacements.
Develop and implement maintenance plans incorporating preventive, corrective, and reliability procedures.
Ensure safety hazards are identified and remediated and manage safety training programs.
Provide leadership in Reliability Centered Maintenance best practices.
Ensure compliance with regulatory laws and guidelines related to building infrastructure.
Maintain infrastructure and compliance documentation.
Use Computerized Maintenance Management Systems for work planning and documentation of work performed and labor hours.
Manage contractor activities within the building.
Provides oversight and administration of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.
Provides training to others on a variety of trades knowledge, automation and computerized technology.
Keep records of building rounds, engineering logs, and data sheets.
Flexible in the day-to-day activities and scheduling for the benefit of the customer.
Provides immediate response to a variety of facility issues to include plumbing, electrical, carpentry and other site emergencies.
Develops estimates and presents proposals to site leadership.
Ensures that financial processes are followed and budgets attainment is assured.
Assists other trade professionals as necessary to complete team objectives
Must have availability to respond to after-hours emergencies on-site only as needed.
Must have ability to read and understand operator and service manuals, specifications and drawings.
Works at varying heights using ladders, scaffolding, aerial and platform lifts.
Escorts and monitors quality and safety practices of outside contractors as assigned.
Adapts appropriately to temporary adjustments in work schedule to accommodate projects and other site demands.
Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor.
Skills/Qualifications
Education: High School graduate or GED.
2nd Class Fireman's License for state of MA
Preferred - Associate Degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent work experience
2+ years facility related work experience, including customer service, leadership and supervisory experience
Extensive knowledge of computer applications including, BAS Microsoft Office and CMMS systems
Physical Requirements:

Have the ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
Have the ability to regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladders, stepladders, and stairs as required during shift.
Have the flexibility to bend/stoop, squat repetitive during shift.
Have the ability to stretch/reach on a repetitive basis during shift.
Have the ability to walk extensively throughout the facility during shift.
Have the ability to participate in a respiratory protection plan to include use of a respirator or PAPR