Chief Engineer

The Chief Engineer performs scheduled maintenance, safety inspections and repairs to varying types of equipment and coaches other engineers as indirect reports.

Benefit Information: 

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• Oversees building operations and prepares work progress reports and metrics for manager review

• Follow safe practices and complies with company and regulatory standards

• Operate heating and ventilating equipment, engines, turbines, motors, combustion engines, pumps, air compressors, ice and refrigerating machines, air conditioning units, fans and siphons in assigned client site

• Collaborate with both internal and external customers on technical issues, work scope recommendations and failure investigations

• Provide engineering support for a wide range of systems, maintenance programs, engines as well as operational engineering functions

• Analyze and seek solutions to the design, operation, maintenance, performance or repair of vehicles/equipment and their components

• Define a maintenance program or configuration to troubleshoot issues and ensure a safe and legal operation

• Review Service Bulletins (SBs) from manufacturers or component manufacturers

• Develop solutions and implementation plans, project justification, cost/benefit analysis, and overall management of project implementation and coordinate warranty recovery on SBs that are applicable

• Organize and manage priorities for assigned responsibilities and accomplish the work process to meet all deliverable for projects as well as maintenance program changes and technical specification revisions

• Coordinate work with other operational groups to ensure safety, regulatory compliance, operational reliability and operational efficiency

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related technical field and at least seven (7) years of progressively responsible engineering, facilities, or building operations experience; or at least ten (10) years of equivalent experience without a bachelor’s degree.

• At least three (3) years of supervisory or leadership experience.

• Must possess a valid, unexpired driver’s license.

• Must possess any license or certification legally required to perform the assigned work within the applicable state, county, or city jurisdiction.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related technical field.

• Relevant Professional Engineer, stationary engineer, HVAC, electrical, boiler, or other applicable technical license or certification.

• Without a relevant technical license or certification, at least two (2) additional years of directly related experience is preferred.

• Experience managing complex HVAC, electrical, plumbing, BAS, life-safety, and preventive maintenance programs. 

About Us


ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of facility services and solutions. A driving force for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable world, ABM provides essential services and forward-looking performance solutions that improve the spaces and places that matter most. From curbside to rooftop, ABM’s comprehensive services include janitorial, engineering, parking, electrical and lighting, energy and electric vehicle charging infrastructure, HVAC and mechanical, landscape and turf, and mission critical solutions. ABM serves a wide range of industries – from commercial office buildings to universities, airports, hospitals, data centers, manufacturing plants and distribution centers, entertainment venues and more. Founded in 1909, ABM serves over 20,000 clients, with annualized revenue approaching $8 billion and more than 100,000 team members in 350+ offices throughout the United States, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, and other international locations. For more information, visit


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