Chief Engineer

POSITION: Chief Engineer LOCATION: Tampa, FL REPORTS TO: General Manager JOB SUMMARY: The Chief Engineer is responsible for direct supervision of the engineering department staff and managing the day-to-day maintenance and operations of a first-class commercial office portfolio totaling 1M+ SF. Duties include, but are not limited to, the operation, installation, repair, maintenance, and improvement of all building structures and equipment including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, elevator, fire protection and energy management systems ensuring all systems are maintained in a first-class condition. RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain and operate HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems including chillers, cooling towers, RTUs, AHUs, boilers, pumps, generators, and transfer switches.
• Oversee electrical systems such as switchgear, panels, UPS, and emergency power
• Plan and supervise all preventative maintenance and repair programs and operations.
• Provide hands-on training, technical support & direction to the maintenance staff in all areas of electric systems, mechanical systems, building operations, and safety procedures.
• Ensure prompt attention to tenant service and work order requests including monitoring of process and follow through.
• Direct and coordinate with management on all building projects including tenant fit ups and any other construction projects.
• Ensure that general safety, fire prevention regulations, and safe working habits are promoted throughout the building.
• Manage, monitor & control building energy consumption.
• Organize and maintain comprehensive record files consisting of operations and maintenance manuals, blueprints (tenant and base building), loss prevention activities, safety training, material safety data sheets and other pertinent documents.
• Set & maintain professional work environment with staff. Ensure standards of customer service and commitment.
• Monitor all contracted maintenance, repair and construction activities to ensure compliance with building policies, standards and regulations.
• Oversee and participate in a 7x24 emergency on-call program and provide management with periodic updates as needed.
• Assist management in the development of capital and operating budgets via routine and formal property assessments including annual recommendations.
• Collaborate with the all management staff on all of the above duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 7+ years of commercial building engineering experience; Chief or Lead Engineer experience preferred
• Must have state level Refrigeration Technician license and Universal level refrigerant recovery license (608) required. Knowledge of chillers, cooling towers, RTU, duct work installation and energy management systems as well as plumbing, electrical, fire & life safety skills.
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of equipment being serviced and employ service procedures.
• Strong technical and problem solving abilities including those related to mechanical controls.
• Familiarity with OSHA, NEC, NFPA, DEP and Life Safety codes.
• Effective communication skills, customer service skills, organizational skills and the ability to prioritize.
• Applicant must have a valid Florida driver's license.
• Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office programs essential.

COMPENSATION:

• Commensurate with experience
• Hourly Position
• Profit sharing and bonus program included
  

BENEFITS:

• Farley White offers an attractive benefits package available immediate upon hire.
• Includes Medical, Dental & Pre-tax Flexible Savings Account.
• Retirement savings program with company match.
• Company paid short & long-term disability, life insurance plan.
• Generous paid time off plan and company holidays

ABOUT US: Farley White Management Company is a Boston-based owner of commercial real estate with site offices in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Tampa, Florida. The company owns and operates over 4 million square feet of commercial buildings which serve over 250 tenant customers.

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