Chief Engineer (TS/SCI w/Poly)

Fluor Corporation; Warrenton (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Fluor Corporation seeks an experienced facilities operations engineer to lead a 24/7 Operations department within a critical data facility. You will oversee HVAC analysis, system optimizations, PM programs, and vendor coordination to maintain uptime and reliability.

The ideal candidate holds a four-year engineering degree with extensive facility management and energy-efficiency experience; strong communication and leadership are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Accredited four-year degree in engineering and seven years of work experience
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences
• Job-related technical knowledge and willingness to learn applicable laws and guidelines
• Attention to detail with time-conscious execution

Responsibilities

• Directly managing a 24/7 Operations department with twelve Building Operators
• Oversight of the facility Preventative Maintenance program
• Analyze HVAC systems (dry-cooler, pumps, boilers, glycol, data center cooling) for efficiency
• Root cause analysis of system failures with after-action reports to the customer
• Serve as on-call resource for after-hours facility issues
• Assist in developing SOPs/MOPs/EOPs for 24/7 Operations staff
• Coordinate vendor maintenance, outages, and SOW reviews with vendors
• Direct customer coordination on IT room cooling and chiller optimization tasks
• Review system operation logs and Daily Rounds for performance insights
• Backup to Facility Manager when required

Skills

Operations management

HVAC systems

Root cause analysis

Vendor coordination

On-call support

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Job description

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in.

Fluor is a leading government contractor with a proven track record of delivering high‑value technical solutions around the world to U.S. government agencies such as the DOE, NNSA, the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community.

Job Description

This position is responsible for providing in-depth, detailed engineering analysis and support as a vital part of a facility operations team supporting the customer’s mission and keeping their data facility online and operational. The daily duties will range from analysis of building HVAC systems, direct customer interface for system/efficiency improvements, daily interaction with the entire facility team (Ops, O&M, etc.), working on various facility processes, to coordinating project & maintenance support for active projects within the facility.

In the course of filling this role, one will be responsible for detailed tasks such as:

• Directly managing a 24/7 Operations department. The Operations group consists of twelve (12) building Operators that provide 24/7 support for the facility. This position would be responsible for overseeing the employees & serving as their direct management.
• Oversight of facility Preventative Maintenance (PM) program
• Analysis of existing HVAC systems (dry-cooler based chilled water systems, pumping systems, hot water boiler systems, glycol systems, small fan-coil systems, critical grade/computer room cooling units, etc.)
• Root cause analysis of any system failure events, including after-action summary report for submission to customer
• Serve as on-call resource for after-hours system issues at the facility
• Assist in development of detailed SOPs/MOPs/EOPs for use by 24/7 Operations staff
• Assist in administration of Vendor maintenance contracts; helping coordinate system outages, scheduling of vendor work, direct coordination with vendor to ensure site access, review of vendor SOWs for effective scope & execution of scope by vendors, plus tasking of vendors for maintenance visits
• Direct customer coordination on tasks such as IT room cooling efficiencies, general hot/cold temperature issues, chilled water plant optimization, chiller optimization, dry-cooler fan optimization, coordination/status meetings, etc.
• Review of system operation logs and Daily Rounds sheet to evaluate system performance and preemptively identify system issues
• Assist Configuration Manager working within the customer CMMS to ensure system assets are accurately documented, work orders are input properly, PMs are correctly assigned, and perform QC of various input data
• Serve as a backup to the Facility Manager when required.
• Other Duties as Assigned

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study and seven (7) years of work-related experience; a recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field, if required; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

Other Job Requirements

• Must be able to oversee performance of standard maintenance/inspection tasks
• Tasks could include physical labor; examples include working on ladders, ability to carry minimum 50lbs, retrieving stock items from warehouse via inventory database, use of PPE equipment for switching procedures, ability to obtain forklift/manlift operator’s license, etc.
• Working conditions include various levels of environmental conditions including but not limited to generally favorable indoor office workspace, moving mechanical parts and vibration; high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles and extreme temperatures and high noise levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Twelve (12) years of work-related experience preferably in engineering, construction, and/or facility management field
• Extensive knowledge of design/construction and facility management field with experience overseeing construction projects or directly involved in management of large commercial facilities
• Field experience has involved data centers/mission critical facilities with large commercial infrastructure systems built with redundant components & systems to ensure continuous, uninterrupted uptime
• Experienced in system energy efficiency evaluations
• Ability to develop & sustain productive customer relationships while meeting the company’s needs
• Flexible and adaptable approach; willingness to take on new challenges; adaptable to changing requirements, customer requests, and variable site needs
• Analytical approach to problem solving and identifying potential solutions
• Ability to set and maintain high standards of performance with responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments and tasks
• Past experience in CMMS system; preferably Maximo

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

Benefits Statement: Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.

Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.

To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Salary Range: $119,500.00 - $222,500.00