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Chief Engineer

Chief Engineer

CompanyVeolia
LocationAustin, TX, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • Two years college
  • Apprenticeship training
  • Minimum of five (5) years experience in the implementation of the above
  • Possess the requisite licenses and permits required by local laws and ordinances to operate, repair and maintain the facility equipment and systems
  • EPA — refrigerant
  • Licensed for equipment — responsible per job location

Responsibilities

  • Supervise Mobile/Stationary Engineers
  • Supervise the performance and maintenance of all mechanical, electrical and craft services, ensuring operation within design capabilities and achieving proper environmental conditions prescribed by Building Management
  • Oversee and supervise the efficient operation of the facility equipment and systems
  • Perform requisite daily communication with Building Management on matters relating to the services performed
  • Develop operating instructions and procedures for equipment and systems
  • Strive toward a goal of zero downtime in operations by virtue of reliable system performance
  • Prepare operating budgets relative to the Engineering Department
  • Implement and conduct training programs for operating the facility equipment and systems
  • Establish and maintain periodic operational testing schedules for critical systems and equipment
  • Administer an effective and accountable preventative maintenance system tailored to the facility
  • Evaluate all equipment and systems operationally and provide the customer with a list of deficiency items and recommendations for improvement
  • Monitor and supervise subcontractor jobs to outside concerns when it is not practical for them to be performed in-house, or as may be requested by building management
  • Implement and monitor an effective energy conservation and management program to ensure measures are taken to keep operating costs at a minimum
  • Ensure that the on-site staff conforms to all local laws, codes and regulations
  • Establish a program for the acquisition, storage and accountability of all operating materials, tools and equipment
  • Establish a customer approved inventory control system
  • Develop and maintain a work order system for the control and assignment of all on-call and unscheduled services requested by the customer
  • Ensure that work responsibilities are allocated properly among subordinates by developing and implementing manpower schedules and work methods and procedures that are designed to obtain low cost and efficient operation
  • Establish performance standards for each phase of work, adhering to standard practices and quality levels
  • Carry out policies and procedures of the customer and Veolia concerning safety, administrative requirements, standards, practices and work methods
  • Perform any additional duties on an as required basis where such duties are within the scope of contractual limitations.

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.