Lead Operating Engineer

Lead Operating Engineer

Location:

Costa Mesa, California

Join as a lead operating engineer overseeing facility operations and engineering excellence, supervising staff, and managing building systems to ensure safety, performance, and maintenance standards are met.

• Provide joint supervision of engineering department staff and manage delegation of preventative maintenance programs, equipment installation, repair, and maintenance.
• Perform comprehensive equipment inspections and ensure proper maintenance adherence to standards.
• Maintain, monitor, and perform preventive maintenance on all building systems including fire/life safety, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, generators, and emergency backup systems.
• Analyze system performance, troubleshoot malfunctions, make necessary adjustments, and maintain operational records.
• Monitor building management systems (BAS) and respond immediately to alarms, taking corrective action or follow-up.
• Schedule and coordinate emergency repair activities based on priority and available personnel capabilities.
• Manage site operations and various permits including facility work permits, hot work permits, and roof access permits.
• Ensure an adequate inventory of tools and supplies, including purchasing and stock material management.
• Foster a safety culture and adherence to safety practices.
• Participate in rotating on-call schedule for after-hours emergency response.

• 5+ years of experience with commercial building operating systems and general building maintenance procedures.
• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Proven experience in mechanical systems, hydraulic systems, and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of building CMMS and BAS systems.
• Experience implementing quality assurance programs for engineering department work.
• Experience managing contractors and ensuring client requirement adherence.
• Ability to read and interpret work from drawings, work orders, sketches, blueprints, and manuals.
• Certification as a Universal Technician for CFCs.

• Background in establishing and maintaining safety-sensitive culture in team environments.
• Familiarity with commercial real estate facility management best practices.
• Experience coordinating with clients, contractors, and internal teams.
• Trade school education, union training, or military service.
• Experience in industrial maintenance or manufacturing environments.

Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

We will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to Federal, State and Local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Talascend is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

Applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.