Chief Engineer

ABM Industries; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Veteran friendly employer

Job summary

ABM Industries is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead all facility management services and operations at our site. You will drive safety, reliability, and continuous improvements while serving as the primary day-to-day contact for operations.

The role requires strong team leadership, extensive experience in facility management, and the ability to manage budgets, procedures, and customer relationships. Monday–Friday schedule with competitive benefits and an emphasis on safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field or 5 years of equivalent experience.
• 5 years of team management experience required.
• Entry-level engineers with a bachelor’s degree and no work experience may be considered in some cases.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the facility's critical physical infrastructure.
• Develop site-level operating procedures and documentation.
• Manage ABM's response to after-hours emergencies at assigned facilities.
• Audit CMMS databases for accuracy and produce reports for customers.

Skills

Team management

Operations management

Safety and compliance

Budget oversight

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field

5 years equivalent experience

Tools

CMMS

Job description

We are looking for a reliable and experienced Chief Engineer responsible for all aspects of facility management services and/or operations. The Chief Engineer is ABM's primary point of contact for day-to-day operations. They will create an unwavering attitude and commitment to safety and reliability within the facility management environment. The Chief will drive continual improvements to the operation by creating an expectation of learning and development of their team members.

Hourly Pay Rate: $84.15

Schedule: Monday thru Friday 6am-2pm

Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM's benefits, visit ABM 2024 Employee Benefits | Front Line Team Members

Military and veteran friendly employer, veterans and candidates with military experience encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the facility's critical physical infrastructure
• Oversee the development and accuracy of site-level operating procedures and other documentation
• Supervise and elevate as needed ABM's response to after-hours emergencies at assigned facilities
• Manage the Change Management Program
• Manage the MOP, SOP and EOP Program
• Audit all CMMS databases for accuracy and completeness, produce reports as required at customer request, control system access and user credentials
• Effectively and efficiently manage the operations budget and expenditures of assigned contracts
• Manage the complete physical assets pertaining to the Operation and Maintenance of the critical and non-critical infrastructure equipment and systems
• Resolve all electrical, mechanical and Fire Protection System issues in the facilities while minimizing risk and business impact and communicate issues to management and customers in a timely manner
• Manage the customer relationship and act as the single point-of-contact for all facility-related issues, including schedules, new business, projects, budgets, expansion, and staffing
• Set, review and approve employee work/PTO schedules; audit and process employee time and payroll
• Manage access to the facilities ensuring the appropriate access control lists are maintained and reviewed regularly
• Make space and power recommendations to the customer and manage power and cooling capacity and environmental conditions
• Ensure compliance of Customer SLA parameters and Change Control activities, review and approve all system changes (set-points, thresholds, alarm-points, etc.) which could impact customer operations
• Ensure that ABM training expectations are met and audit the process monthly
• Identify, vet, and approve all sub-contractors who will perform work on-site
• Develop PM contract scopes-of-work, ensure contract terms are fulfilled

Required

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related technical field, or five (5) years of equivalent experience
• Five (5) years of Team Management experience
• Entry level Engineers with Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field and no work experience in Preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related technical field with three (3) years of work experience is preferred
• Without a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related technical field, seven (7) years of experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the facility's critical physical infrastructure
• Oversee the development and accuracy of site-level operating procedures and other documentation
• Supervise and elevate as needed ABM's response to after-hours emergencies at assigned facilities
• Manage the Change Management Program
• Manage the MOP, SOP and EOP Program
• Audit all CMMS databases for accuracy and completeness, produce reports as required at customer request, control system access and user credentials
• Effectively and efficiently manage the operations budget and expenditures of assigned contracts
• Manage the complete physical assets pertaining to the Operation and Maintenance of the critical and non-critical infrastructure equipment and systems
• Resolve all electrical, mechanical and Fire Protection System issues in the facilities while minimizing risk and business impact and communicate issues to management and customers in a timely manner
• Manage the customer relationship and act as the single point-of-contact for all facility-related issues, including schedules, new business, projects, budgets, expansion, and staffing
• Set, review and approve employee work/PTO schedules; audit and process employee time and payroll
• Manage access to the facilities ensuring the appropriate access control lists are maintained and reviewed regularly
• Make space and power recommendations to the customer and manage power and cooling capacity and environmental conditions
• Ensure compliance of Customer SLA parameters and Change Control activities, review and approve all system changes (set-points, thresholds, alarm-points, etc.) which could impact customer operations
• Ensure that ABM training expectations are met and audit the process monthly
• Identify, vet, and approve all sub-contractors who will perform work on-site
• Develop PM contract scopes-of-work, ensure contract terms are fulfilled

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related technical field with three (3) years of work experience is preferred
• Without a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related technical field, seven (7) years of experience is preferred

$84.15 - $84.15 a week

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