Lead Operating Engineer
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Lead Operating Engineer â Facility Operations
What this role involves
This position leads engineering operations within a large commercial facility, overseeing building systems performance, maintenance execution, and team supervision. The role is responsible for ensuring reliable, safe, and efficient operation of all critical infrastructure while guiding a technical team in daily and preventative maintenance activities. You will play a key leadership role in maintaining operational continuity, improving system performance, and supporting a high standard of facility reliability. Core responsibilities
In this role, you will:
This position is designed for a hands-on technical leader who can balance field expertise with team supervision. Success in this role means maintaining uninterrupted building operations, strengthening system reliability, and ensuring all engineering activities are performed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with operational standards.
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What this role involves
This position leads engineering operations within a large commercial facility, overseeing building systems performance, maintenance execution, and team supervision. The role is responsible for ensuring reliable, safe, and efficient operation of all critical infrastructure while guiding a technical team in daily and preventative maintenance activities. You will play a key leadership role in maintaining operational continuity, improving system performance, and supporting a high standard of facility reliability. Core responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Provide day-to-day supervision and coordination of engineering staff, including task delegation and oversight of preventive maintenance programs, repairs, and equipment installations
- Conduct routine and advanced inspections of building systems to ensure compliance with established maintenance and safety standards
- Operate, monitor, and maintain critical infrastructure systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, generators, and emergency backup systems
- Diagnose system issues, troubleshoot malfunctions, and implement corrective actions to restore optimal performance
- Monitor building automation systems (BAS), respond to alarms in real time, and initiate appropriate corrective or escalation procedures
- Coordinate emergency repair work based on priority, staffing, and operational impact
- Oversee facility permitting processes including hot work, roof access, and maintenance-related work authorizations
- Maintain adequate inventory of tools, parts, and supplies, including procurement coordination and vendor sourcing
- Ensure adherence to safety protocols and promote a strong safety-first culture across all engineering activities
- Participate in an on-call rotation for after-hours and emergency response support
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- 5+ years of experience working with commercial building systems and general facility maintenance
- At least 2 years of supervisory or lead experience in a facilities or engineering environment
- Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and life safety systems
- Experience working with CMMS and BAS platforms
- Proven ability to manage maintenance quality assurance programs
- Experience coordinating and overseeing contractor work and compliance requirements
- Ability to interpret technical documentation including blueprints, schematics, work orders, and manuals
- EPA Universal
- Experience building and maintaining a safety-focused operational culture
- Familiarity with commercial real estate or large-scale facility management practices
- Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders including vendors, contractors, and internal teams
- Technical or trade school background, union training, or military engineering experience
- Background in industrial maintenance or manufacturing environments
This position is designed for a hands-on technical leader who can balance field expertise with team supervision. Success in this role means maintaining uninterrupted building operations, strengthening system reliability, and ensuring all engineering activities are performed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with operational standards.
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