What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Engineer position at JLL?
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Chief Engineer
The Chief Engineer is responsible for the operational management and effective daily leadership and administration of the engineering team with the objectives of safely, efficiently, and effectively operating machinery and systems in a cost-effective manner. The Chief Engineer must ensure the highest level of professionalism, while meeting the clients’ needs, and a commitment to achieving the goal of 100% uptime throughout the engineering team. Responsible for protecting and improving the value of the client’s assets and ensuring that building engineering systems continue to perform their intended function. The Chief Engineer will implement and manage the reliability-based maintenance function. The incumbent also executes equipment inspection and monitoring programs; defines and implements maintenance best practices to improve overall mechanical equipment uptime; and continuously evaluates current maintenance, operations and reliability methods and implements changes to enhance effectiveness at increasing value-maximizing performance.
Summary of Responsibilities:
At JLL, we value what makes you unique, and we’re committed to giving you the opportunity, knowledge, and tools to own your success. Explore opportunities to advance your career from within, whether you’re looking to move up, broaden your experience or deepen your expertise.
Chief Engineer
The Chief Engineer is responsible for the operational management and effective daily leadership and administration of the engineering team with the objectives of safely, efficiently, and effectively operating machinery and systems in a cost-effective manner. The Chief Engineer must ensure the highest level of professionalism, while meeting the clients’ needs, and a commitment to achieving the goal of 100% uptime throughout the engineering team. Responsible for protecting and improving the value of the client’s assets and ensuring that building engineering systems continue to perform their intended function. The Chief Engineer will implement and manage the reliability-based maintenance function. The incumbent also executes equipment inspection and monitoring programs; defines and implements maintenance best practices to improve overall mechanical equipment uptime; and continuously evaluates current maintenance, operations and reliability methods and implements changes to enhance effectiveness at increasing value-maximizing performance.
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Oversee the maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems including fire/life safety, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, controls) electrical (lighting, UPS, PDU, generators, primary switch gear), lighting and temperature controls systems, critical environments, and light construction.
- A very high percentage of “wrench time” is expected.
- Identify the maintenance objectives of the facility and incorporate those objectives into a documented plan that includes preventive, predictive and reactive maintenance procedures.
- Identify safety hazards within the building and incorporate the remediation of such hazards to ensure that the building’s staff and occupants work in a safe environment.
- Maintain all infrastructure and compliance documentation for the building including up-to-date building drawings as well as documentation mandated for the purpose of maintaining regulatory compliance with Federal, State and Local laws, and JLL policies.
- Responsible for keeping records of building rounds and readings, all engineering logs and engineering data sheets.
- Responsible for efficient planning and scheduling of work including but not limited to corrective maintenance, preventative maintenance, and projects. Utilize the CMMS to generate and document work per written procedures.
- Responsible for site safety, including the issuance, inventory, and compliance control of Personal Protective Equipment, consistent with OSHA regulations and Jones Lang LaSalle Team Safety Policies.
- Identify safety hazards within the building and incorporate the remediation of such hazards to ensure that the building’s staff and occupants work in a safe environment. Implement, administer, and manage safety training programs.
- Administer the OCP compliance program in collaboration with the facility manager and facilities team.
- Responsible for ensuring that major projects performed at the building are properly planned, executed and closed out in accordance with standard industry practices.
- Partner with the facility manager to meet financial targets and to create and administer the operating and capital budgets.
- Some overtime is to be expected as well as being on-call for after hours and/or weekend work.
- Performs additional job duties as requested.
- Demonstrate technical expertise in HVAC maintenance & troubleshooting and be multi-skilled in other areas (pipe fitting/plumbing, electrical) to successfully complete work assignments.
- Frequently work at heights, work in changing environmental temperature extremes, lift move and/or carry heavy objects (up to 50 pounds), perform overhead work often while standing on a ladder and to do all these duties in a safe manner.
- Regular/predictable attendance and timeliness to support the needs of the team and the client
- Work independently and as a team and serve as a role model for supporting team members
- Make justifiable business decisions taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of each individual situation.
- Ensure that the SOPs for the facilities are well-understood amongst the maintenance team who perform work on the building’s critical infrastructure.
- Subject to be on-call 24 hours per day and required to work in all weather conditions. Expectation is that the Chief Engineer will be on-site within ~45 minutes for any emergencies.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products (TEAMS, Outlook, Word, and Excel). Must have the ability to use a computer and smartphone and navigate multiple email accounts
- Effective use of CMMS (Building Engines knowledge is a plus) to maintain KPI requirements
- Excellent internal and external customer service skills
- Finance/Budget general knowledge to assist Facility Manager.
- Communicate well with varying levels of staff, contractors/vendors and customers both verbally and in written form
- The ability to teach others by “doing”.
- Strong people management skills and team leading skills are required.
- Supervise maintenance staff to include training, mentoring, and assisting with personal development.
- Supervisory responsibilities are shared with the assigned Facility Manager.
- Working environment and location can change based on factors such as but not limited to work orders submitted, workloads at various sites, etc.
- Chief building engineering discipline or equivalent work experience
- 5 years of facility-related work experience, including customer service, leadership, and supervisory experience
- Certification as a Universal Technician for CFCs required.