Chief Engineer - Life Science

Overview

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The Chief Engineer – Life Science is responsible for ensuring the highest level of professionalism while meeting client needs, and for achieving the goal of 100% uptime across the engineering team. This role leads the operational management and daily administration of the engineering team to safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively operate machinery and systems. The Chief Engineer implements and manages the reliability-based maintenance function, protects and improves the value of client assets, and ensures building engineering systems perform their intended function.

Responsibilities

• Monitor operation and maintain HVAC, refrigeration and related equipment; review logs; report problems as needed; perform preventive maintenance; oversee repair and PM of HVAC systems; determine repair/PM frequency.
  
• Ensure adequate inventory of tools and supplies; manage purchase orders; develop sources for stock materials; perform periodic checks of inventory levels and equipment conditions.
  
• Oversee activities of contractors working within the building, including representatives of the building or tenants.
  
• Identify safety hazards; remediate hazards to ensure staff and occupants work in a safe environment; implement and manage safety training programs.
  
• Ensure compliance with regulatory laws and guidelines related to building infrastructure; alert management of discrepancies.
  
• Maintain all infrastructure and compliance documentation (up-to-date building drawings and single-line diagrams) and documentation required for regulatory compliance with federal, state, or local law.
  
• Supervise and manage building engineers and maintenance staff, including hiring, training and development.
  
• Ensure Facility Work Flow (FWF) is well understood among staff, engineers, tenants and contractors who perform work on the building's critical infrastructure.
  
• Develop QA/QC processes.
  
• Facilitate MEP and infrastructure assessments.
  
• Provide greater emphasis on preventative maintenance over corrective maintenance.
  
• Support and continue implementation of recent staff schedule changes.
  
• Assist with design standards and be a resource for operational issues.
  
• Provide training and support to expand capabilities of the operations staff: demonstrate proper use and care of tools and instruments, provide hands-on instruction in basic maintenance, safety and troubleshooting procedures, and instill professionalism in manner and appearance.
  
• Stays abreast of changes in safety and code through seminars and other educational means.
  
• Provide information for input to client work order tracking system to initiate work orders for unscheduled jobs, develop materials lists for ordering, and provide technical support for projects as required.
  
• Respond to emergency situations, troubleshoot and repair problems; may wear a pager or carry a radio for rapid response; conduct general housekeeping in mechanical/electrical rooms.
  
• Complete work in accordance with company SOPs and Work Instructions.
  

Key Interactions

• Engage with all leaders and stakeholders.
  
• Engage with all employees organizationally as needed.
  
• Engage with customers and clients.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent level of professional education.
  
• One-year certificate from college or technical school or five to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
• Universal CFC
  
• Technical degree in HVAC or five or more years of related experience
  
• Active Refrigeration Technician's license highly preferred.
  

Working Conditions

• The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, work in tight spaces, and perform physical labor related to maintenance and repair.
  
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
  
• Possible frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock; occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places and outside weather conditions.
  
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
• Availability to respond to after-hours emergencies as necessary.
  

About UG2

Founded in 2012, UG2 is privately held and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. We set the standard in facility services through our relentless pursuit of innovation and excellence. We take pride in exceeding client expectations and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Every team member is integral to shaping our strategy and driving our mission. By embodying our commitment to service excellence, they directly contribute to UG2's growth and our reputation for delivering unparalleled results in a client-focused industry.

Seniority level

• Director
  

Employment type

• Full-time
  

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
  

Industries

• Facilities Services
  

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