Chief Engineer

ABM industries; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

ABM Industries seeks a Chief Engineer to oversee scheduled maintenance, safety inspections, and engineering operations at a client site in Texas. The role includes supervising engineers, coordinating with internal and external customers, and developing maintenance programs for HVAC, electrical, and ancillary systems.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Engineering with 7–10 years of progressively responsible experience and at least 3 years in a leadership role, plus a valid driver's license and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related technical field, with 7+ years of relevant experience.
• At least 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Valid, unexpired driver's license.
• Required state/city licenses or certifications to perform the work.

Responsibilities

• Oversees building operations and prepares work progress reports and metrics for manager review
• Follow safe practices and complies with company and regulatory standards
• Operate heating and ventilating equipment, engines, turbines, motors, combustion engines, pumps, air compressors, ice and refrigerating machines, air conditioning units, fans and siphons in assigned client site
• Collaborate with both internal and external customers on technical issues, work scope recommendations and failure investigations
• Provide engineering support for a wide range of systems, maintenance programs, engines as well as operational engineering functions
• Analyze and seek solutions to the design, operation, maintenance, performance or repair of vehicles/equipment and their components
• Define a maintenance program or configuration to troubleshoot issues and ensure a safe and legal operation
• Review Service Bulletins (SBs) from manufacturers or component manufacturers
• Develop solutions and implementation plans, project justification, cost/benefit analysis, and overall management of project implementation and coordinate warranty recovery on SBs that are applicable
• Organize and manage priorities for assigned responsibilities and accomplish the work process to meet all deliverable for projects as well as maintenance program changes and technical specification revisions
• Coordinate work with other operational groups to ensure safety, regulatory compliance, operational reliability and operational efficiency

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related technical field

Professional Engineer license or related technical license or certification (e.g. HVAC, electrical, boiler)

Job description

Job Description

The Chief Engineer performs scheduled maintenance, safety inspections and repairs to varying types of equipment and coaches other engineers as indirect reports.

Benefit Information

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit Annual Benefits-Staff and Management

Responsibilities

• Oversees building operations and prepares work progress reports and metrics for manager review
• Follow safe practices and complies with company and regulatory standards
• Operate heating and ventilating equipment, engines, turbines, motors, combustion engines, pumps, air compressors, ice and refrigerating machines, air conditioning units, fans and siphons in assigned client site
• Collaborate with both internal and external customers on technical issues, work scope recommendations and failure investigations
• Provide engineering support for a wide range of systems, maintenance programs, engines as well as operational engineering functions
• Analyze and seek solutions to the design, operation, maintenance, performance or repair of vehicles/equipment and their components
• Define a maintenance program or configuration to troubleshoot issues and ensure a safe and legal operation
• Review Service Bulletins (SBs) from manufacturers or component manufacturers
• Develop solutions and implementation plans, project justification, cost/benefit analysis, and overall management of project implementation and coordinate warranty recovery on SBs that are applicable
• Organize and manage priorities for assigned responsibilities and accomplish the work process to meet all deliverable for projects as well as maintenance program changes and technical specification revisions
• Coordinate work with other operational groups to ensure safety, regulatory compliance, operational reliability and operational efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related technical field and at least seven (7) years of progressively responsible engineering, facilities, or building operations experience; or at least ten (10) years of equivalent experience without a bachelor’s degree.
• At least three (3) years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Must possess a valid, unexpired driver’s license.
• Must possess any license or certification legally required to perform the assigned work within the applicable state, county, or city jurisdiction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Relevant Professional Engineer, stationary engineer, HVAC, electrical, boiler, or other applicable technical license or certification.
• Without a relevant technical license or certification, at least two (2) additional years of directly related experience is preferred.
• Experience managing complex HVAC, electrical, plumbing, BAS, life-safety, and preventive maintenance programs.

About Us

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, our over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience.

ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, education, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together.

ABM is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that does not discriminate on the basis of any trait or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including disability and protected veteran status. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis.

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