Chief Engineer

The Building People; Laredo (TX); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A facility management organization based in Laredo, Texas, is seeking a Chief Engineer to supervise building systems operations and maintenance. This role involves training personnel, overseeing preventive maintenance, and ensuring the efficient and safe operation of HVAC, boilers, and other critical systems. Qualified candidates will have experience in troubleshooting and repairing these systems and relevant certifications. Competitive benefits are included, along with standard background check requirements for employment.

Qualifications

• Verifiable experience operating, troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing building systems.
• Experience in chiller repairs, including seals and refrigerant recovery.
• Ability to read and understand contract specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations and maintenance across multiple facilities.
• Conduct daily inspections of common areas and systems.
• Oversee the preventive maintenance program.

Skills

Operating building systems

Troubleshooting HVAC systems

Repairing chiller systems

Boiler repairs

Pump repairs

General rotating equipment work

Preventive maintenance planning

Training personnel

Proficiency with CMMS

English communication

Education

EPA 608 Certification

A/C Refrigeration Operator Certification

Job description

Chief Engineer - Job Summary

The Chief Engineer is a working supervisor who leads operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of building systems across a multi‑facility portfolio in Laredo, Texas. The role trains and directs journeyman and apprentice personnel, oversees the preventive maintenance program and critical equipment condition assessments, coordinates repairs with subcontractors, and ensures reliable, efficient, and safe operation of HVAC, boilers, chillers, pumps, controls, and related systems. The Chief Engineer conducts daily inspections of common areas and systems, addresses safety issues, and drives continuous improvement in comfort, reliability, and energy performance.

Required Experience & Skills

• Verifiable experience operating, troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing building systems and equipment.
• Chiller repairs, including seals, refrigerant recovery and recharge, correction of operational malfunctions, and motor, control, sensor, and gauge work.
• Boiler repairs, including seals, leak repair, correction of operational deficiencies, and motor, control, sensor, and gauge work.
• Pump repairs, including leak repairs, seal changes, shaft repair or replacement, motor replacement, and alignments.
• Motor replacement and general rotating equipment work.
• BAS troubleshooting and correction of HVAC, energy, and water waste issues.
• Preventive maintenance planning and execution.
• Ability to prepare budgets, calibrate thermostats, and implement programs to improve tenant comfort and equipment reliability.
• Inspection of HVAC personnel and general maintenance workers, daily corridor and common area inspections, and issue resolution.
• Piping and tubing repairs, including replacement of expansion tanks.
• Ability to read and understand contract specifications and drawings.
• Experience training personnel and delivering continuing education to technicians.
• Proficiency with a CMMS for work orders, assets, and reporting.
• Fully conversant in English (speaking, writing, and reading).

Required Certifications

• EPA 608 Certification.
• A/C Refrigeration Operator Certification.

Preferred Credentials

• N.A.P.E. Air Conditioning III - Operations and Management.
• Advanced Boiler Operator Certification.
• International Union of Operating Engineers stationary engineer, class 2 minimum (class 1 preferred), or equivalent.
• Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.
• Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

Additional Information

• Competitive benefits for eligible employees include: Medical & Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Life Insurance/AD&D, Long Term Disability and Short‑Term Disability, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay.

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.

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