Chief Engineer

Afognak Native Corporation; Blackstone (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Afognak Native Corporation is seeking a Chief Engineer to supervise personnel and oversee the maintenance, operation, and repair of all facility systems. The role ensures safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient performance across all sites.

You will assist the Project Manager, provide technical leadership to maintenance staff, develop preventive maintenance programs, coordinate with other departments, and liaise with suppliers.

Qualifications

• Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in facilities management discipline.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience in physical plant and building operations including power plants for large facilities.
• Certificate from AFE (CPE), USCG Third Assistant Engineer License, or U.S. State Stationary Engineers License.
• Strong technical acumen in facility operations and maintenance.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise personnel and manage maintenance, operation, and repair of facility systems.
• Assist the Project Manager in planning and executing maintenance and repair projects.
• Provide technical support and expertise to maintenance staff.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, standards, and licensing bodies.
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs for all equipment and systems.
• Coordinate project execution with other departments to ensure seamless integration.
• Liaise with suppliers and contractors as needed.
• Travel to project sites and work in both office and field environments.
• May require work outside of regular business hours to address urgent technical issues or deadlines.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and work in varied environments.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Technical acumen

Maintenance knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in facilities management

Job description

Description

The Chief Engineer is responsible for supervising personnel and the maintenance, operation, and repair of all facility systems and equipment. The Chief Engineer ensures all systems function efficiently and safely, and that all work is compliant with contract terms, regulatory standards, and licensing bodies. This role includes direction of maintenance staff and collaboration with management to ensure optimal facility operations.

• Project Management:
• Assist the Project Manager in planning and executing maintenance and repair projects.
• Provide facility institutional knowledge to project stakeholders.
• Coordinate project execution with other departments to ensure seamless integration.
• Technical Oversight:
• Provide technical support and expertise to maintenance personnel.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and licensing bodies.
• Review and approve technical plans and specifications.
• Maintenance and Operations:
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs for all equipment and systems.
• Oversee efficient operation, troubleshooting, and repair of facility systems.
• Resource Management:
• Manage resource allocation for maintenance and operational tasks.
• Liaise with suppliers and contractors as needed.
• Working Conditions:
• May require occasional travel to project sites and other company locations.
• Work occurs in both office and field environments.
• May require work outside of regular business hours to address urgent technical issues or project deadlines.
• Physical Requirements:
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
• Ability to work in varied environmental conditions, including outdoor and industrial settings.

Description

The Chief Engineer is responsible for supervising personnel and the maintenance, operation, and repair of all facility systems and equipment. The Chief Engineer ensures all systems function efficiently and safely, and that all work is compliant with contract terms, regulatory standards, and licensing bodies. This role includes direction of maintenance staff and collaboration with management to ensure optimal facility operations.

• Project Management:
• Assist the Project Manager in planning and executing maintenance and repair projects.
• Provide facility institutional knowledge to project stakeholders.
• Coordinate project execution with other departments to ensure seamless integration.
• Technical Oversight:
• Provide technical support and expertise to maintenance personnel.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and licensing bodies.
• Review and approve technical plans and specifications.
• Maintenance and Operations:
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs for all equipment and systems.
• Oversee efficient operation, troubleshooting, and repair of facility systems.
• Resource Management:
• Manage resource allocation for maintenance and operational tasks.
• Liaise with suppliers and contractors as needed.
• Working Conditions:
• May require occasional travel to project sites and other company locations.
• Work occurs in both office and field environments.
• May require work outside of regular business hours to address urgent technical issues or project deadlines.
• Physical Requirements:
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
• Ability to work in varied environmental conditions, including outdoor and industrial settings.

Requirements

• Secret Clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in facilities management discipline.
• 5 or more years’ supervisory experience in physical plant and building operations including power plants for large facilities.
• Certificate from AFE (CPE), USCG Third Assistant Engineer License, or U.S. State Stationary Engineers License.
• Strong technical acumen in facility operations and maintenance.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.