Chief Engineer

Veolia North America; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time-off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Veolia North America seeks a Chief Engineer to oversee engineering operations and mechanical/electrical maintenance for the facility. You will supervise engineers and craft staff, ensure equipment reliability, and coordinate with Building Management to meet environmental conditions and safety standards.

The role includes developing operating procedures, managing budgets, and driving energy conservation initiatives while maintaining compliance with local regulations and contract requirements.

Qualifications

• Two years college and apprenticeship training are required.
• Minimum five years of experience in engineering operations and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Mobile/Stationary Engineers and maintenance staff.
• Develop operating instructions and procedures for equipment and systems.
• Prepare operating budgets for the Engineering Department and monitor expenditures.
• Implement energy conservation and cost-control programs.
• Ensure compliance with safety, laws, and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory skills

Facilities maintenance

Education

Two years college

Apprenticeship training

Minimum of 5 years experience in the above

Tools

EPA refrigerant certification

Equipment licensing

Job description

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About Veolia North America
A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.

Benefits
Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time-off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

POSITION PURPOSE: The Chief Engineer’s primary responsibility is to supervise, control, direct, administer and coordinate all engineering operations and mechanical/electrical maintenance of the facility. This would include repair and maintenance and preventive maintenance on building systems and equipment included in the scope of work associated with the contract between Enovity and the Customer; Alexandria Real Estate Equities.

Primary Duties / Responsibilities

• Supervise Mobile/Stationary Engineers
• Supervise the performance and maintenance of all mechanical, electrical and craft services, ensuring operation within design capabilities and achieving proper environmental conditions prescribed by Building Management
• Oversee and supervise the efficient operation of the facility equipment and systems
• Perform requisite daily communication with Building Management on matters relating to the services performed
• Develop operating instructions and procedures for equipment and systems.
• Strive toward a goal of zero downtime in operations by virtue of reliable system performance
• Prepare operating budgets relative to the Engineering Department
• Implement and conduct training programs for operating the facility equipment and systems
• Establish and maintain periodic operational testing schedules for critical systems and equipment
• Administer an effective and accountable preventative maintenance system tailored to the facility
• Evaluate all equipment and systems operationally and provide the customer with a list of deficiency items and recommendations for improvement
• Monitor and supervise subcontractor jobs to outside concerns when it is not practical for them to be performed in-house, or as may be requested by building management
• Implement and monitor an effective energy conservation and management program to ensure measures are taken to keep operating costs at a minimum
• Ensure that the on-site staff conforms to all local laws, codes and regulations
• Establish a program for the acquisition, storage and accountability of all operating materials, tools and equipment
• Establish a customer approved inventory control system
• Develop and maintain a work order system for the control and assignment of all on-call and unscheduled services requested by the customer
• Ensure that work responsibilities are allocated properly among subordinates by developing and implementing manpower schedules and work methods and procedures that are designed to obtain low cost and efficient operation
• Establish performance standards for each phase of work, adhering to standard practices and quality levels
• Carry out policies and procedures of the customer and Veolia concerning safety, administrative requirements, standards, practices and work methods.
• Perform any additional duties on an as required basis where such duties are within the scope of contractual limitations.

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Background:

• Two years college.
• Apprenticeship training.
• Minimum of five (5) years experience in the implementation of the above.

Required Certification / Licenses / Training

• Possess the requisite licenses and permits required by local laws and ordinances to operate, repair and maintain the facility equipment and systems.
• EPA -- refrigerant.
• Licensed for equipment -- responsible per job location

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Manufacturing