Chief Engineer

Chief Engineer

The Chief Engineer oversees all activities and staff related to the maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical systems within a property. The goal is maximum life and reliability of all systems. The Chief Engineer must be flexible and willing to perform all duties that are assigned. Those duties may include maintenance and operations of HVAC, mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems. They may also include general building maintenance and building inspections. The Chief Engineer must respond to client requests, open and assign work orders and order parts when necessary. The Chief Engineer must also ensure compliance with expense guidelines, company policy, and governing codes.

ABM is a leading provider of facility solutions with revenues of approximately $6.4 billion and over 130,000 employees in 300 offices deployed throughout the United States and various international locations. Founded in 1909, ABM provides custom facility solutions in urban, suburban and rural areas to properties of all sizes — from schools and commercial buildings to hospitals, data centers, manufacturing plants and airports.

Pay Range is: $50.00/hr

Location: Torrance, CA

Schedule: Monday – Friday 7AM-4PM

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

Position 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 escalate 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
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Five (5) years of equivalent engineering experience
• Strong knowledge in HVAC systems (package units, split systems, RTUs)
• Proven computer skills and building automation systems experience required

ABM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer qualified applicants without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606.