Building Engineer, One Man PlantABM is the leading provider of facility services with fiscal 2010 revenues of $3.5 billion and nearly 100,000 employees. ABM provides janitorial, facility, engineering, parking and security services for commercial, industrial, institutional and retail facilities across the United States, Puerto Rico and British Columbia, lding Engineer, One Man Plant
Branch/Location Code :ENG-Los Angeles (17501)
Location :Long Beach CA US 90804
Division :ABM Facility Services
Job Type :Full Time Regular
Career Level :Experienced (Non-Manager)
Exemption :Non-Exempt
Education :High School or GED
Shift/Hours :First Shift (Day)
Job Description :
OMP or Lead, Job Summary:
Responsible for the overall supervision of the engineering department within the facility. These duties include but are not limited to the installation, repair and maintenance of the facility equipment, The oversight and upkeep of the physical plant including utility services, HVAC, plumbing and electronic equipment upkeep in the best manner possible for the safety and health of all concerned, and to coordinate these activities as needed.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Provide supervision and is responsible for the implementation of all preventive maintenance and repair operations at the facility
* Schedule emergency repair activities according to priority and the abilities of assigned personnel
* Provide technical advice, encouragement and instruction to subordinates in such areas as mechanical systems, hydraulic systems, and safety procedures
* Perform equipment inspections, noting equipment condition, insuring that proper maintenance is being performed in accordance with AES standards
* Knowledge of, and experience with the location and function of building life safety systems including controls panels, smoke / duct detectors, sprinkler systems, pull stations, strobe lights, horns, fire doors, etc.
* Ensure general safety and fire prevention regulations are enforced, and safe working habits are promoted throughout the facility
* Help enforce safety culture through site and subs that perform work on site
* Manage site operations and permits including (JSA, work permit, hot work, roof, etc.)
* Recommend equipment purchases to replace obsolete equipment items and provide assistance in formulation long-range equipment replacement requirements and coordinates actions with contractors
* Participate in site operations and project meetings as requested
* Establish standards and work methods; takes steps to assure quantity of performance, and evaluates results
* Establish plans for improving departmental work emphasizing efficiency and economy
* Communicate policies and procedures, discusses job problems, and employee concerns with supervisors and employees
* Encourage development of habits and attitudes for improved performance and good employee attitudes.
* Direct, train, evaluate, and counsel all engineering personnel
* Ensure building systems are operated in the most efficient and effective manner especially as it relates to utility consumption and environmental responsibility
* Maintain an on-going self-improvement program to keep abreast of new equipment, standards, codes, and maintenance procedures
* Schedule engineering staff for regular workday, holiday, vacation, vacation relief, and emergency call out.
* Responsible for the implementation and promotion of the following:
* Support and follows operational policies and standards
* Perform related duties as required – a “can do, will do” attitude
* Report to and collaborate with management of the facility related issues
* Work with management on customer related issues
* Set and maintain a professional work environment with staff
* Assure good communication
* Ensure standards of service and commitment
* Ensure compliance with safe practices and standards
* Develop goals for department, staff and self
* Build morale and team approach
* Comply with employment laws and facility employment practices
* Support growth opportunities and potential
Skills, Education and Experience:
* Experience that is commensurate with the specific facility for the position of Chief Engineer. Prefer 5+ years progressive operations experience, or Associate’s degree from a two year college or technical school
* Strong employee relation skills, coaching skills and training skills
* Experience managing safety education and compliance in the workplace
* Site specific safety training and certification
* As required, highest-level relevant state/local license for Stationary Engineer and/or HVAC, plus universal level refrigerant recovery license
* BOMA accredited courses desirable
Preferred
* Haz-Mat Certification, Indoor Air Quality Certification, LEED Certification
* Certification meeting OSHA ACM awareness training requirements as required
* Strong oral and written communication skills
* Ability to work with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
* Computer skills and building automation systems experience required
* Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
* Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where some standardization exists
* Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
* Must be able to understand and communicate effectively in English to customers, vendors, and other staff
Physical Demands:
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk and hear
* Employees are frequently required reach with hands and arms, and is occasionally required to climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
* Must regularly lift and or move up to 50 pounds
* Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Work Environment:
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts, occasionally works in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and the risk of electrical shock
* Noise level in the work environment can be moderate to loud
EOE :ABM IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER (M/F/V/D)
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