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Chief Engineer

JLL
United States, Tennessee, Nashville
Jan 29, 2025
Chief Engineer
$93,000-106,000
7:00-3:30 typical. (Coordinate with engineering team to cover 6:00-5:00 shifts, may be rotating shift.)

The Chief Engineer will oversee the maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems including: fire/life safety, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, controls) electrical (lighting, UPS, PDU, generators, primary switch gear), lighting and temperature controls systems, critical environments, and light construction.

Candidate will be required to pass an extensive, fingerprint-based background investigation, which includes a credit and criminal history screening. This is in addition to a routine pre-employment background check, if hired externally.

Summary of Responsibilities:
Oversee the maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems.
Emphasize the need for hands-on maintenance work.
Develop a documented maintenance plan that includes preventive, predictive, and reactive procedures.
Identify and address safety hazards to ensure a safe working environment.
Maintain infrastructure and compliance documentation.
Keep records of building rounds, engineering logs, and data sheets.
Efficiently plan and schedule work, utilizing the CMMS system and following procedures.
Ensure site safety, including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) compliance and safety training programs.
Administer the JLL Client Assurance Program (JCAP) with the facility manager and team.
Manage major projects according to industry best practices.
Collaborate with the facility manager to meet financial targets and handle budgets.
Expect occasional overtime, on-call duty, and travel between multiple buildings/sites.
Perform additional duties as required.
A very high percentage of "wrench time" is expected.

Essential Functions:
Demonstrate technical expertise in HVAC maintenance & troubleshooting and be multi-skilled in other areas (pipe fitting/plumbing, electrical) in order to successfully complete work assignments.
Frequently work at heights, work in changing environmental temperature extremes, lift move and/or carry heavy objects (up to 50 pounds), perform overhead work often while standing on a ladder and to do all of these duties in a safe manner.
Regular/predictable attendance and timeliness in order to support the needs of the team and the client
Work independently and as a team and serve as a role model for supporting team members
Make justifiable business decisions taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of each individual situation.
Ensure that the SOPs for the facilities are well-understood amongst the maintenance team who perform work on the building's critical infrastructure.
Subject to be on-call 24 hours per day and required to work in all weather conditions. Expectation is that the Chief Engineer will be on-site within ~45 minutes for any emergencies.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
Proficient with Microsoft Office products (TEAMS, Outlook, Word and Excel). Must have the ability to use a computer and smartphone and navigate multiple email accounts
Effective use of CMMS (Corrigo knowledge is a plus) to maintain KPI requirements
Excellent internal and external customer service skills
Finance/Budget general knowledge to assist Facility Manager.
Communicate well with varying levels of staff, contractors/vendors and customers both verbally and in written form
The ability to teach others by "doing".
Experience in Critical facilities, Lab environments, and High-Rise environments is required.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee is occasionally required to sit.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds & climb up to 30 ft. ladders.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
This position requires working outdoors, in mechanical/equipment rooms and possible extreme weather conditions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and heavy equipment.
The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock (high voltage); and vibration.
The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Strong people management skills and team leading skills are required.
Supervise maintenance staff to include training, mentoring, and assisting with personal development.
Supervisory responsibilities are shared with the assigned Facility Manager.

Working Environment:
Working environment and location can change based on factors such as but not limited to work orders submitted, workloads at various sites, etc.

Qualifications:
Associate Degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent work experience preferred.
8+ years facility-related work experience, including customer service, leadership, and supervisory experience
Certification as a Universal Technician for CFC's required.

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