Chief Engineer

LB&B Associates Inc. is currently seeking a full-time Chief Engineer to support facilities operations and mechanical maintenance services of buildings in the Maryland area. Travel between locations in Silver Spring and Glenn Dale, MD is required.

The ideal candidate shall have at least a High School Diploma, and a minimum of five (5) years of recent experience as a Chief Engineer or related position in a central plant overseeing the preventative and corrective maintenance of similar equipment the facilities being managed under this contract. EPA Universal license required. Maryland 1st Class Engineering License or DC 3rd Class Engineering license a plus.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on, self-starting leader who enjoys the challenges of daily involvement with an operating and maintenance team. The ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization is essential.

Summary:

Directs and coordinates activities of workers engaged in repair, maintenance, and installation of mechanical equipment, and in maintenance of buildings, grounds, and utility systems by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

* Reviews job orders to determine work priorities.

* Schedules repair, maintenance, and installation of equipment to ensure continuous production operations.

* Coordinates activities of maintenance workers.

* Directs maintenance activities on utility systems to provide continuous supply of heat, steam, electric power, gas, or air required for operations.

* Develops preventive maintenance program in conjunction with engineering and maintenance staff.

* Reviews production, quality control, and maintenance reports and statistics to plan and modify maintenance activities.

* Inspects operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.

* Plans, develops, and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials.

* Directs training and indoctrination of workers to improve work performance and acquaint workers with company policies and procedures.

* Confers with management, engineering, and quality control personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Employer is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected factor by country, regional or local law.

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