Operating Engineer
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Join a global leader in real estate and facilities management services, supporting some of the world's most advanced and high-profile environments. This role is based at a cutting-edge aerospace processing facility in Merritt Island, Florida, where safety, precision, and reliability are paramount. As a third-party facilities provider, the organization focuses exclusively on maintaining and optimizing the building infrastructure that supports critical operations.
Your new role
As a Night Shift Operating Engineer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and uninterrupted performance of building systems across the facility. Working overnight, you'll be responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting core infrastructure systems to support continuous operations. Key responsibilities include:
To be successful in this role, you should bring:
What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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Join a global leader in real estate and facilities management services, supporting some of the world's most advanced and high-profile environments. This role is based at a cutting-edge aerospace processing facility in Merritt Island, Florida, where safety, precision, and reliability are paramount. As a third-party facilities provider, the organization focuses exclusively on maintaining and optimizing the building infrastructure that supports critical operations.
Your new role
As a Night Shift Operating Engineer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and uninterrupted performance of building systems across the facility. Working overnight, you'll be responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting core infrastructure systems to support continuous operations. Key responsibilities include:
- Operating, maintaining, and repairing facility systems such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical equipment
- Conducting routine inspections and preventive maintenance
- Responding promptly to alarms, faults, or system issues during the night shift
- Supporting building infrastructure-not the operational processes within the aerospace facility itself
- Maintaining accurate logs, reports, and compliance documentation
- Coordinating with day teams and management to ensure seamless handovers
To be successful in this role, you should bring:
- Proven experience as an Operating Engineer, Maintenance Technician, or similar role in a commercial or industrial environment
- Strong working knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing)
- Ability to work independently and make sound decisions during overnight shifts
- Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs and safety standards
- Technical certifications or licenses (e.g., HVAC, electrical, or stationary engineer) are preferred
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Flexibility to work a consistent night shift schedule (Sunday-Wednesday, 11 PM-9:30 AM)
- Full-time hours across a 4-day work week (3 days off!)
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Opportunity to work at a prestigious aerospace site
- Career growth within a global facilities management organization
- Stable, long-term role in a highly specialized environment
- Supportive team culture with strong safety focus
What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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