Chief Engineer (DC)

Chief Engineer

EMCOR Government Services has multiple openings in the Washington, DC area for Chief Engineers. These roles involve operations and maintenance planning, organizing, coordinating and directing engineering staff. These roles are covered by the CBA's for Local 99.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure all equipment is fully operational at all times and in compliance with government requirements, DC, federal codes/laws, rules and regulations.
• Provide oversight to the operations of the Central Plants, associated equipment, building equipment, BAS, and other assigned duties.
• Oversees policies, procedures, protocols, and controls that govern operations.
• Coordinates work of subcontractors needed for operations and preventative maintenance.
• Supervises Engineers assigned under this contract.
• Responsible for maintaining a strong, trained, and disciplined workforce.
• Provide administrative and technical direction and supervision to staff in completing work assignments.
• In consultation with the Project Manager make recommendations concerning the hiring, promotion, and termination of plant staff.
• Advise, discuss, and inform Client Facilities Staff members on physical plant matters and problem areas.
• Coordinates purchase of necessary supplies, equipment and services from appropriate sources and maintains proper inventory control, maintenance, and consumable supplies.
• Maintains liaison with architects, engineers, and contractors/subcontractors engaged in renovation, or other major projects.
• Maintains sufficient records, files, controls, and procedures to ensure management and work production.

Qualifications

• DC 1st Class Operating Engineering license
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, direct, and control all aspects of facilities activities.
• Ability to work with the customer to find mutually satisfactory solutions to difficult issues.
• Ability to work with management systems and variety of skilled/unskilled, professional, administrative, and industry personnel.
• Experience and knowledge of office administration, plant management, reporting, blueprints, buildings, equipment, housekeeping, construction, repair, maintenance, purchasing, inventory control, fire, safety management, and OSHA codes.

• Seven (7) or more years experience in maintenance and repairs on Commercial-Industrial building equipment to include but not limited to:
• Chillers
• Pumps
• Control Systems
• Air Handlers
• Cooling Towers
• Heat Exchangers
• VAV's
• VFD's
• General working knowledge of CMMS systems.
• Strong experience with Windows and MS Office.
• Demonstrated skill at developing and nurturing client relationships.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
• Ability to organize and lead a group of people.
• Ability to work independently or as member of a team.
• Ability to adapt to ever changing priorities.
• Perform other tasks as directed by his supervisor.
• Candidate must be able to obtain a HSPD-12 clearance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Notice to Prospective Employees

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Geographic Disclosure

Compensation Range: $63.94hr -70.22 hr.

Other Compensation: none

Benefits: Health and Welfare Benefits consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement