Operating Engineer

Operating Engineer

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent or technical training/degree.
• 3+ years’ experience in facilities operations, maintenance, and engineering.
• Operating Engineer (BOC) or other applicable licenses, Universal CFC’s license or ability to obtain one within 90 days preferred.
• WA State Electrical License 01, 07, or 06A highly preferred.
• CMMS experience is preferred.
• Proficient in computer applications and software such as MS Office and email.
• Technical knowledge and understanding of critical environments, including R&D Facilities, production sites, HVAC, uninterruptable power supplies, computer room air conditioning, and associated infrastructure.
• Ability to think strategically and successfully articulate and communicate an effective vision for best in class performance of critical facilities.
• Ability to solve technical problems and deal with a variety of options in varying situations. Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.
• Knowledge of energy management and sustainability programs, processes, procedures, and metrics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, monitor, and perform preventive maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems including: fire/life safety, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, controls), electrical (lighting, primary switch gear), and hot water systems.
• Monitor operation, adjust, and maintain refrigeration, chilled water, reverse osmosis system, air compressor systems, and air conditioning equipment; and ventilating and hot water heaters; pumps, valves, piping and filters; other mechanical and electrical equipment; record readings and make adjustments where necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment.
• Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials. Maintains a clean and safe workplace.
• Oversee the activities of contractors working within the building either as representatives of the building itself or clients operating within the buildings.
• Keep records of buildings rounds and readings, all engineering logs and engineering data sheets.
• Inform contractors so that they are informed and knowledgeable with respects to the building’s critical functions and the work they are to perform, including an incident contact response list.
• Understand and comply with emergency escalation procedures.
• Ensure that the Critical Facility Work is a well-understood process among the building staff, engineers, tenants and contractors who perform work on the building’s critical infrastructure.
• Ensure strict adherence to the Critical Awareness Process, Technical Bulletins, established engineering guidelines, processes, and procedures.
• Perform additional job duties as requested.

Preferred Qualifications

• WA State Electrical License 01, 07, or 06A highly preferred.
• CMMS experience is preferred.