Union Chief Engineer
ABM, a leading provider of integrated facility solutions, is looking for a Union Chief Engineer. The Chief Engineer oversees all activities and staff related to the maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical systems within a property. The goal is maximum life and reliability of all systems. The Chief Engineer must be flexible and willing to perform all duties that are assigned. Those duties may include maintenance and operations of HVAC, mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems. They may also include general building maintenance and building inspections. The Chief Engineer must respond to client requests, open and assign work orders and order parts when necessary. The Chief Engineer must also ensure compliance with expense guidelines, company policy, and governing codes.
Location : 11100 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Schedule : Mon-Fri 7am-3pm
Benefit Information : This is a union position and as such will include union benefits in accordance with Local 501 CBA.
Essential Functions :
- Oversee all aspects of the facility's critical physical infrastructure
- Oversee the development and accuracy of site-level operating procedures and other documentation
- Supervise and escalate as needed ABM's response to after-hours emergencies at assigned facilities
- Manage the Change Management Program
- Manage the MOP, SOP and EOP Program
- Audit all CMMS databases for accuracy and completeness, produce reports as required at customer request, control system access and user credentials
- Effectively and efficiently manage the operations budget and expenditures of assigned contracts
- Manage the complete physical assets pertaining to the Operation and Maintenance of the critical and non-critical infrastructure equipment and systems
- Resolve all electrical, mechanical and Fire Protection System issues in the facilities while minimizing risk and business impact and communicate issues to management and customers in a timely manner
- Manage the customer relationship and act as the single point-of-contact for all facility-related issues, including schedules, new business, projects, budgets, expansion, and staffing
- Set, review and approve employee work / PTO schedules, audit and process employee time and payroll
- Manage access to the facilities ensuring the appropriate access control lists are maintained and reviewed regularly
- Make space and power recommendations to the customer and manage power and cooling capacity and environmental conditions
- Ensure compliance of Customer SLA parameters and Change Control activities, review and approve all system changes (set-points, thresholds, alarm-points, etc.) which could impact customer operations
- Ensure that ABM training expectations are met and audit the process monthly
- Identify, vet, and approve all sub-contractors who will perform work on-site
- Develop PM contract scopes-of-work, ensure contract terms are fulfilled
Qualifications :
10 years+ Chief Engineer / Assistant Chief Engineer experiencePrior experience with managing operations at large portfolio of buildingsStrong knowledge of electrical, UPS and emergency power systemsExperience in work planning, scheduling and managing a large group of Stationary Engineers.Highest-level relevant state / local license for Stationary Engineer and / or HVAC, plus universal level refrigerant recovery licenseBOMA CertificationHigh-rise Fire Safety Director, Haz-Mat Certification, Indoor Air Quality Certification, LEED Certification preferredCertification meeting OSHA ACM awareness training requirements as requiredWorking knowledge of energy conservation required, formal training preferredStrong oral and written communication skillsStrong employee relation skills, coaching and training skillsProficiency with MS Word, Excel, and OutlookComputer skills and building automation systems experience requiredABM values the rich diversity of its workforce. We strive to foster a work environment of respect and engagement that harnesses our workforce's diversity to our common goal of providing prompt and superior client service. ABM is an EOE / AA (M / F / Vet / Disability / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation) and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.