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CHIEF ENGINEER - 2ND SHIFT

Compass Group The Americas Division
Florence, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 9/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/3/2026
Position Title: CHIEF ENGINEER - 2ND SHIFT

Pay Grade: 16

ESFM is the corporate facilities management (FM) division of Compass Group USA, a Gold-level Corporate Sustaining Partner of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), and a Platinum Corporate Member of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE).

ESFM self-performs 80% of all FM services provided to clients. Our portfolio of solution categories includes Facilities Maintenance & Engineering, ESG Programming, Laboratory Support Services, Janitorial & Industrial Cleaning, Landscaping & Grounds Management, Workplace Solutions and Managed Services.

This self-performance model creates a consistent hospitality experience for clients, resulting in higher engagement and productivity from their employees. ESFM's clients include many household names from the life sciences, technology, oil & gas and manufacturing markets.

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the 'job search' in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on 'referral tracking.' For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email

Job Summary

The Chief Engineer serves as the on-site leader responsible for the operation, maintenance, and reliability of all building systems, with a strong focus on electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and critical infrastructure. This role provides technical leadership, hands-on oversight, and team management to ensure preventive and corrective maintenance activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with operational standards, while maintaining optimal facility performance and system uptime.

Working Schedule: Monday - Friday 3:00PM - 11:30PM Local Time (2nd Shift)

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead all aspects of IFM hard services delivery across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and critical infrastructure systems
  • Direct, manage, and develop a team of building engineers, technicians, and specialty contractors; establish clear roles, shift coverage, and accountability
  • Lead incident response, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for mechanical
  • Ensure reliable 24/7 operation of mission-critical systems through preventive and predictive maintenance programs
  • Own site-level KPIs, SLAs, and compliance with safety, regulatory, and environmental standards
  • Manage vendor relationships, OEM coordination, and third-party service providers
  • Act as the primary engineering interface with client stakeholders and support operational reviews
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on uptime, efficiency, sustainability, and system resilience

Required Qualifications

  • 7-10 years of experience in facility engineering or mission-critical environments
  • Proven experience leading engineering teams or site operations
  • Strong technical knowledge of maintenance, electrical, plumbing.
  • Experience working in data center or high-reliability environments
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Background in Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) delivery
  • Experience with BMS/EPMS and CMMS platforms
  • Relevant technical certifications (mechanical or electrical)

Apply to ESFM Services today!

ESFM is a member of Compass Group USA

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Associates at ESFM are offered many fantastic benefits.
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/ AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: ;/strong>

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Eurest Services maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID:1565230

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