Lead Operating Engineer

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East Syracuse, NY:
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** Lead Operating Engineer - JLL*
* ** What this job involves:
** This position is responsible for the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of facility equipment and utility systems within the assigned scope. As the Lead Boiler House Operator/Engineer, this role provides technical leadership and serves as the primary point of communication for operating engineers, maintenance personnel, and site management regarding equipment performance, operational issues, maintenance activities, and facility needs.  The position plays a critical role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of high-pressure steam boilers and supporting utility systems while delivering exceptional service to the client.

This role requires a hands-on approach to operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing facility equipment and systems, while supporting continuous improvement, safety compliance, and operational excellence.  
** What your day-to-day will look like:
*** Serve as the lead for monitoring the performance of key systems and assets, providing leadership in troubleshooting, resolving issues, and responding to operational needs.
* Supervise the team responsible for the operation and maintenance of multiple building systems, including HVAC, central utility plants, electrical systems, and plumbing.
* Organize, direct, and oversee daily facilities operations, maintenance activities, and major repair projects.
* Drive continuous improvement through regular review and analysis of operational performance data for systems and assets.
* Ensure all work performed under this position's responsibility complies with JLL and client quality requirements, with particular emphasis on GxP-related activities.
* Provide leadership, technical guidance, and safety oversight to operating and maintenance technicians.
* Communicate regularly with the JLL Site Manager and participate in scheduled staff meetings and calls.
* Coordinate work activities with vendors, facilities personnel, and service providers to ensure efficient execution with minimal disruption to client operations.
* Implement and manage preventive maintenance programs in accordance with JLL and client standards.
* Coordinate the scheduling, maintenance, and monitoring of HVAC, water, electrical, steam, and utility systems to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operation.
* Manage performance evaluation and development processes for direct reports.
* Review completed work orders, maintenance logs, forms, and supporting documentation daily to ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper documentation within the Lotte CMMS.
* Monitor equipment reliability by inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and adjusting equipment to minimize downtime and service interruptions.
* Support maintenance planning initiatives utilizing reliability-centered maintenance practices to improve system performance and asset longevity.
* Perform a broad range of installation, maintenance, and repair activities on boilers, HVAC systems, chillers, cooling towers, air handling units, and other critical facility infrastructure.
* Oversee daily operations and maintenance activities performed by JLL personnel and contractors. Prepare safety permits, lockout/tagout permits, and related documentation while ensuring all work is performed safely and efficiently.
* Perform complex operating procedures necessary to support the safe and reliable operation of high-pressure steam boilers, laboratory utilities, emergency generators, fire pumps, and associated equipment.
* Monitor and maintain water chemistry for boilers, cooling towers, and closed-loop systems, making corrective adjustments as necessary.
* Maintain safe, clean, organized, and audit-ready conditions within the boiler plant, chiller plant, laboratory utility spaces, cooling tower areas, generator rooms,…