Chief Engineer / Operations Support Supervisor (OSS)

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) – Energy & Minerals Research Facility (EMRF)
Golden, Colorado

Position Summary

The Chief Engineer / Operations Support Supervisor (OSS) is responsible for the day-to-day technical oversight, operation, maintenance, and reliability of building systems supporting the USGS EMRF facility. This role supervises maintenance personnel and contractors while ensuring building equipment, laboratory support systems, utilities, and critical infrastructure operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with contract requirements. The Chief Engineer supports continuous 24/7 facility operations and serves as a key technical liaison to the Project Manager and Government representatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations and maintenance activities for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, BAS/BMS, fire protection, and related building systems.

• Lead preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repair activities.

• Monitor facility performance and respond to equipment failures, alarms, service requests, and emergency conditions.

• Ensure laboratory and critical facility environments are maintained to required operational standards.

• Support scheduling, assigning, and tracking maintenance work through FMMS/IBM Maximo.

• Review work orders, maintenance records, inspections, logs, and system performance data for accuracy and completion.

• Assist with implementation of the Quality Control Program (QCP) and correction of identified deficiencies.

• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and specialty service providers supporting facility systems.

• Support energy conservation, operational efficiency, and sustainability initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, security, and federal contract requirements.

• Maintain communication with the Project Manager, COR, and facility stakeholders regarding operational issues and system status.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of experience operating and maintaining commercial, institutional, laboratory, or critical facility systems.

• Experience supervising maintenance technicians and coordinating multi-trade maintenance activities.

• Strong working knowledge of HVAC systems, central plant operations, electrical systems, BAS/BMS controls, plumbing, and life safety systems.

• Experience with CMMS platforms, preferably IBM Maximo/FMMS.

• Strong troubleshooting, leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

• Ability to obtain and maintain required federal background clearance and PIV credentials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical degree or formal apprenticeship in mechanical, electrical, or facilities engineering field.

• Experience supporting federal government or laboratory/research facilities.

• Relevant trade licenses or certifications such as HVAC, boiler, electrical, or stationary engineer licensing.

Work Requirements

• Must support facility operations during core operating hours and participate in after-hours emergency response activities as required.

• Must be capable of working in mechanical rooms, rooftops, laboratories, and other operational facility environments.

• Must comply with all USGS safety, security, and information protection requirements.

Company Info

Four Seasons Environmental, Inc. (www.fseinc.net) is a 350-associate facilities management firm. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, FSE offers a very stable work environment. Our goal of 35 years remains the same: satisfy the customer and continuously improve. If you are looking for a nurturing company that puts the customer and the employee first, then please submit your resume for consideration.

• All resumes will be kept in strict confidence
• We are an institutional, commercial, full-facility operation and maintenance contractor and equal opportunity employer: including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

Mission Statement

In a corporate culture of positive reinforcement, we will produce excellence by continuously finding better ways to serve our client as we would wish to be served. 

Vision Statement

In a nurturing corporate climate where families are valued and continuous improvement is a way of life, we will treat our customer and our fellow employees as we would wish to be treated so that we will continue to be our customer’s contractor of choice.

• Must be authorized to work in the US
• No relocation assistance is available
• Four Seasons Environmental, Inc. is a federal contractor and is required to comply with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (which supersedes state laws to include cannabis). Employment is contingent on passing a 10-panel pre-employment drug screen, random drug and alcohol screenings, and background/reference checks.