Chief Building Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Talascend is currently seeking a Chief Building Engineer for a contract opportunity with our client in Chino, California .

Overview

Responsible for the operational management, daily leadership, and administration of the engineering team while ensuring that building machinery and systems operate safely, efficiently, and effectively. This role oversees maintenance, reliability, safety, compliance, contractor activities, and the performance of building engineering systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain refrigeration, water-cooling, air-conditioning, boiler, heating, ventilation, hot-water, pumping, piping, filtering, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Review equipment logs, report problems and malfunctions, and perform preventive maintenance tasks as required.
• Oversee the repair and preventive maintenance of HVAC systems and determine appropriate repair and maintenance frequencies.
• Maintain adequate inventories of tools, supplies, and stock materials; prepare purchase order requests and perform periodic inventory and equipment condition checks.
• Oversee contractors working within the building.
• Identify safety hazards and coordinate remediation to maintain a safe environment for building staff and occupants.
• Implement, administer, and manage safety training programs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory laws and guidelines related to building infrastructure operations.
• Maintain infrastructure and compliance documentation, including current building drawings, single-line diagrams, and records required by federal, state, or local regulations.
• Supervise and manage engineers and maintenance staff, including hiring, training, and professional development.
• Ensure work authorization processes for critical infrastructure are understood by building staff, engineers, tenants, and contractors.
• Provide hands-on training in the proper use and care of tools and instruments, basic maintenance, safety, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Recommend relevant engineering courses and promote professionalism in conduct and appearance.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Two to three or more years of facility-related work experience, including customer service, leadership, and supervisory experience.
• Managerial experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of maintenance processes.
• Understanding of construction planning and execution.
• Exposure to HVAC, fluid handling and pumping, fluid filtering, mechanical systems, welding, and electrical systems engineering and operation.
• Working knowledge of computer applications and computerized maintenance management systems.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven record of excellent internal and external customer service.
• Certification as a universal technician for chlorofluorocarbons or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of employment.
• Operating engineer license or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Corrigo.
• Additional relevant certifications.

#ZR \nCompany Description

For over 65 years, Talascend has been at the leading edge of recruiting in the technical sector. From our global offices on four continents, we match first class talent with the best job opportunities in Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Healthcare and IT. In a market where demand for skills is high and supply low, we're helping our customers to connect with the right people and companies for them - bringing together hiring managers, HR strategists and technical professionals to help complete projects on time and on budget.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Talascend is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Company Description

For over 65 years, Talascend has been at the leading edge of recruiting in the technical sector. From our global offices on four continents, we match first class talent with the best job opportunities in Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Healthcare and IT. In a market where demand for skills is high and supply low, we're helping our customers to connect with the right people and companies for them - bringing together hiring managers, HR strategists and technical professionals to help complete projects on time and on budget. \r\nWe thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary. \r\n\r\nTalascend is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation