New 
Chief Engineer
 JLL | |
 United States, Texas, Round Rock | |
 Oct 02, 2024 | |
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Launch your engineering management career at JLL!The Chief Engineer must ensure the highest level of professionalism, while meeting the clients' needs, and a commitment to achieving the goal of 100% uptime throughout the engineering team. This a is a client facing role that requires a well rounded engineer with managerial skills. With a team of 15 and almost three million square feet it is a fast-paced environment at multi building client property managed 24/7 by JLL.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM with on-call rotating schedule for after-hour emergencies Reporting to: Engineering Manager Type of Employment: Full-Time w/JLL employee benefits within 1 month of employment Job SummaryResponsible for the operational management and effective daily leadership and administration of the engineering team with the objectives of safely, efficiently, and effectively operating machinery and systems in a cost-effective manner. Responsible for protecting and improving the value of the client's assets and ensuring that building engineering systems continue to perform their intended function. The Chief Engineer will implement and manage the reliability-based maintenance function.The incumbent also executes equipment inspection and monitoring programs; defines and implements maintenance best practices to improve overall mechanical equipment uptime; and continuously evaluates current maintenance, operations and reliability methods and implements changes to enhance effectiveness at increasing value-maximizing performance. What your day-to-day will look likeBuilding Management: Monitors operation and maintains refrigeration, water cooling and air conditioning equipment; boilers, heating, ventilating and hot water equipment; pumps, valves, piping and filters; other mechanical and electrical equipment; reviewing logs as necessary to assure proper operation of equipment; responsible for reporting any problems/malfunctions on an as need basis. Performs preventive tasks when required. Oversees repair and P.M. of HVAC systems; determines frequency of repair and/or P.M. for HVAC systems Ensures the availability of an adequate inventory of tools and other supplies to operate the building. Specific duties include but are not limited to: preparing and submitting purchase orders requests, developing sources for stock materials and performing periodic checks of inventory levels and equipment conditions. Responsible for overseeing the activities of contractors working within the building either as representatives of the building itself or tenants operating within the buildings. Safety: Identify safety hazards within the building and incorporate the remediation of such hazards to ensure that the building's staff and occupants work in a safe environment. Implement, administer, and manage safety training program. Ensure that compliance of all regulatory laws and guidelines are met as they relate to the operation of the building's infrastructure. Responsible for alerting management of building discrepancies. Maintain all infrastructure and compliance documentation for the building including up-to-date building drawings and single-lines as well as documentation mandated for the purpose of maintaining regulatory compliance with Federal, State or Local law. Leadership: Supervise and manage engineers and maintenance staff including hiring, training and personal development Ensure that the CFWA (Critical Facility Work Authorization) is a well-understood process among the building staff, engineers, tenants and contractors who perform work on the building's critical infrastructure. Training: Provides training and support aimed at expanding the capabilities of the operations staff. Specific duties include but are not limited to: demonstrating the proper use and care of tools and instruments, giving hands on instruction in basic maintenance, safety and troubleshooting procedures, recommending relevant outside engineering courses for enrollment and instilling an overall level of professionalism in manner and appearance. Any and all other duties and tasks assigned. Physical Work Requirements & ConditionsLifting up to 80 lbs. Working from heights. Frequently climbing, bending, lifting, kneeling, stooping, and working/extending overhead. Working in adverse conditions (i.e., extreme cold, extreme hot). Driving for long periods of time. Climbing a ladder with a 300 lb. weight limit while carrying a tool bag weighing approximately 20 lbs. Climbing a ladder up to 30 feet. Must be able to work different schedules. Must be able to work Holidays & weekends. Must be able to respond to after-hours site emergencies. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk long distances to cover property portfolio. Required Skills and ExperienceHigh School diploma or GED equivalent; 2 year degree, Trade school education, union training, military service or college is desirable Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license Must successfully pass background, drug/alcohol, and MVR screening process before beginning employment. Seven (7)+ years of relevant work experience, especially as Senior or Lead Operating Engineer or similar role Five (5)+ yearsof relevant people management experience (managinga team of maintenance/engineering personnel) Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) &/or Building Management System (BMS) Strong Customer Service & Interpersonal skills Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams) Strong Troubleshooting, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills Universal CFC EPA certificationis desirable Comprehensive knowledge of maintenance processes. Exposure to HVAC, fluid handling/pumping, fluid filtering, mechanical systems, welding, and electrical systems engineering and operation. Please submit your application with an updated resume, location, and contact information. If you're a current JLL employee, please apply using the Internal Career Site. | |