Union Chief Engineer

Pay: $185100 / year (paid hourly)

Schedule: M - F; 7a - 4p (could be flexible)

Location: Milpitas, CA

Chief Engineer - JLL

What this job involves:

As a Chief Engineer, your role is to oversee and lead a team of engineers responsible for planning, maintaining, repairing facilities equipment and services and implementing technical solutions to support the smooth running of the facility. This is an International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE), Stationary Engineers, Local 39, position.

What your day-to-day looks like:

• Equipment Operations & Maintenance - Monitor and maintain all mechanical and electrical systems including HVAC, refrigeration, boilers, pumps, and piping; perform preventive maintenance tasks and oversee repair schedules while reviewing operational logs to ensure proper equipment function
• Inventory & Procurement Management - Ensure adequate inventory of tools and supplies through purchase order preparation, vendor sourcing, and regular inventory assessments to maintain building operations
• Contractor Oversight - Supervise and coordinate all contractor activities within the building, whether representing the building management or tenant operations, ensuring work quality and compliance
• Procedure Development & Documentation - Develop, review, and continuously improve Methods of Procedure (MOPs) and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs) while maintaining all infrastructure documentation, building drawings, and regulatory compliance records
• Safety & Regulatory Compliance - Identify and remediate safety hazards, implement safety training programs, ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, and alert management to building discrepancies
• Team Leadership & CFWA Management - Supervise engineers and maintenance staff including hiring, training, and development while ensuring the Critical Facility Work Authorization process is understood and followed by all staff, tenants, and contractors
• Staff Training & Development - Provide comprehensive training on tool usage, maintenance procedures, safety protocols, and troubleshooting while recommending external courses and maintaining professional standards across the operations team
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 7 years facility related work experience, including building engineering, customer service, leadership.
• Managerial experience (overseeing team of building engineers).
• Comprehensive knowledge of maintenance processes.
• Understands aspects of construction planning and execution.
• Exposure to HVAC, fluid handling/pumping, fluid filtering, mechanical systems, welding, and electrical systems engineering and operation.
• Working knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Office and CMMS systems.
• Demonstrated verbal/written communication skills.
• Proven record of excellent internal and external customer service.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification as a Universal Technician for CFC’s (or within 90 days of employment).
• Operating Engineers license (SMA) or equivalent.