Lead Stationary Engineer – Central Plant Operations

County of Santa Clara; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Santa Clara seeks an experienced supervisor to plan, organize, and direct the work center for plant operations across county facilities. You will oversee maintenance and building equipment services for central plant HVAC, water treatment, and utilities, while supervising staff and ensuring quality control.

The role requires seven years of combined maintenance experience, with three years in lead or supervisory roles, plus related licenses or substitutions as noted.

Qualifications

• The required knowledge includes supervision, safety codes, and water treatment properties.
• Experience with central utility plant equipment and building support systems.
• Ability to read blueprints and maintenance manuals; familiarity with SDS and safety data.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and supervise plant maintenance and building equipment services.
• Review and evaluate building automation and water treatment systems for compliance.
• Hire, train, and evaluate maintenance staff; oversee work orders and records.
• Ensure safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance across facilities.
• Communicate with regulatory bodies, vendors, and internal staff on operations.

Skills

Supervision

Maintenance planning

Water treatment

Boiler/HVAC

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Unlimited HP Steam Engine License or Certified Plant Engineer (substitution)

Healthcare Facility Manager certificate (substitution)

Job description

County of Santa Clara seeks an experienced supervisor to plan, organize, and direct the work center for plant operations across county facilities. You will oversee maintenance and building equipment services for central plant HVAC, water treatment, and utilities, while supervising staff and ensuring quality control.

The role requires seven years of combined maintenance experience, with three years in lead or supervisory roles, plus related licenses or substitutions as noted.