Assistant Lead Engineer

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Job Summary
Supervises and directs maintenance personnel in installation, repair, and maintenance of all base building and critical system machinery and equipment. Overseas and coordinates the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of all necessary building systems within technically sophisticated facilities.

Key Responsibilities
Management and Supervision
Supervise and direct maintenance staff on assigned shift and monitor performance of their assigned responsibilities
Train and coach building maintenance team
Perform and/or direct the performance of all maintenance departmental service requests, ensuring work is accomplished efficiently with minimum disruption
Manage all outside contractor relationships
After hour "On Call" availability.  Alternate After Hour "On Call" weeks with other building engineering personnel.
Technical Operations
Monitor and maintain all on-site HVAC systems
Monitor and maintain Building Automation Systems (BAS) and Energy Management Systems (EMS) on a regular basis
Directly maintain, repair, and manage sophisticated, stand-alone electrical, mechanical, and digital control systems
Perform electrical tasks including rerouting wiring, installing new outlets, fixing and replacing lighting, and general electrical repair
Perform plumbing tasks including repairing old or damaged pipes, resolving problems with sinks and toilets, unclogging pipes
Perform carpentry projects including minor construction projects and repairs
Preventive Maintenance and Safety
Supervise and implement the preventative maintenance program with minimum disruption of building services
Perform monthly preventative maintenance (PM) tasks
Check malfunctioning equipment and ascertain corrective action required to restore satisfactory operating condition
Comply with departmental policy for safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials
Inspect facilities regularly for safety, security, cleaning issues or other general items that need attention
Training and Development
Provide training and supervision aimed at expanding the capabilities of the operations staff
Demonstrate proper use and care of tools and instruments, give hands-on instruction in basic maintenance, safety, and troubleshooting procedures
Recommend relevant outside engineering courses for enrollment and instill professionalism in manner and appearance
Administrative Duties
Order parts and equipment required for repair, maintenance and installation of new equipment and facilities
Maintain inventory and ensure availability of adequate operating inventory of tools and supplies
Procure bids and proposals as requested

Minimum Requirements
Education
Minimum of high school diploma
Typically requires a minimum of 3 years related experience
Experience
5+ years of experience in facility/plant engineering maintenance with at least 5 years in supervision
Preferred Requirements
Two years of trades schooling in electrical system design, refrigeration and HVAC
2-year technical accreditation preferred
5-10 years of facilities/maintenance experience
Basic competency with email, Word, and Excel
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Experience as a journeyman level engineer with strong skills related to building automation systems, life safety systems and Microsoft Office applications
Extensive knowledge of HVAC, electrical and plumbing
Previous experience with Building Automation Systems and controls
Exposure to HVAC, fluid handling/pumping, fluid filtering,…