Chief Building Engineer

Role Summary This role is well suited to an ambitious facilities leader ready to assume technical authority, people leadership, and operational ownership of a complex, high reliability site. Responsibilities Directly lead a 5-7 person facilities technician team while serving as the site's primary technical escalation point. Supervise a multi-disciplinary facilities team (5-7 technicians), establishing clear work assignments, shift coverage, cross‑training plans and back‑up coverage to ensure uninterrupted 24/7 operations. Oversee safe operation, maintenance and optimisation of critical building systems including chiller plants, HVAC, CDA, steam boilers, BMS and site utilities, acting as the technical authority for the facility. Provide ownership of site electrical infrastructure, including normal and emergency power systems, switchgear, panels, UPS systems, generators and coordination of electrical maintenance and upgrades. Own and continuously improve the Preventative Maintenance (PM) program using approved CMMS software, prioritising resources, coordinating downtimes and validating PM effectiveness across all trades. Manage parts, tools, service contracts, purchase‑order requisitions and budgets, ensuring adequate inventory, critical spares and vendor coverage to support the facilities team. Support a 24/7 facilities operation, including participation in an on‑call rotation and emergency response leadership. Communicate effectively with site leadership, translating technical risks into operational impact and capital‑planning recommendations. Qualifications Strong people‑leadership skills, including coaching, performance management, development planning, scheduling and accountability for a skilled facilities workforce. Ability to structure daily and weekly work planning, balancing corrective maintenance, PMs, projects and regulatory commitments across a multi‑trade team. Maintain effective relationships with contractors and vendors, ensuring safe execution, schedule adherence and quality workmanship for mechanical, electrical and control systems. Enforce safety, regulatory and compliance standards, ensuring OSHA, Cal/OSHA, electrical safety (NFPA70e), lockout/tagout, confined space, Hot‑Work and internal EHS procedures are consistently followed. Lead investigations, CAPAs and non‑conformances related to facilities equipment and infrastructure, driving root‑cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions. Willingness to support a 24/7 facilities operation, including participation in an on‑call rotation and emergency response leadership. Effective communication with site leadership, translating technical risks into operational impact and capital‑planning recommendations. Required Skills 5‑7 years of progressive experience with industrial or regulated facilities systems, including chiller plants (York preferred), HVAC, gas‑fired boilers, CDA, BMS, plumbing, fabrication and utilities. 5‑7 years of experience managing electrical infrastructure, including power distribution, emergency power systems, UPS, generators and electrical safety practices. 5‑7 years of direct leadership experience managing facilities or maintenance teams in a manufacturing, laboratory or regulated environment and a comprehensive understanding of troubleshooting for mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems. Bachelor's degree preferred (Engineering, Facilities Management or related); equivalent experience will be considered. Salary Base pay range: $129,900 – $178,618 Benefits Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan Life insurance Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance Paid parking / public transportation Paid time off Paid sick and safe time Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Siemens Healthineers is an Equal Opportunity and Affiantative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard totheir race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping,order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, oran unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law. EEO is the Law: Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. To learn more, click here. Reasonable Accommodations: Siemens Healthineers is committed to equal employment opportunity. As part of this commitment we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. 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