Job Description

The Lead Engineer will directly oversee the on-site engineering team and provide on-hand support for the campus. Lead Engineer will be responsible for dividing out Monthly, Quarterly & Annual PM’s, daily work assignments and ensuring the engineering team is compliant to all state and federal regulations. Performs the duties of the Certified and Non-Certified Engineer and directs, in a safe and efficient manner, all engineering operations on his shifts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate, maintain and repair all boilers, heaters, pumps, valves, appurtenances, and lines
• used in the distribution of steam and heated or processed water
• Operate, maintain and repair refrigerant compressors, condensers, evaporators, traps,
• transfer pumps, expansion valves, stop valves and float valves, together with all refrigerant
• lines and devices used to control temperature. Track refrigeration use and loss per California regulations.
• Operate, maintain and repair pumps, handling brines or other secondary refrigerating
• liquids, together with all valves, appurtenances and lines used in the system.
• Operate, maintain and repair air compressors, together with distribution lines and all valves
• and devices for air control.
• Operate, maintain and repair all natural and manufactured gas distribution lines, including all
• valves and control devices.
• Operate, maintain and repair water filters softeners, piping and pumps used in conjunction
• with water distribution, including all sinks, toilet bowls, supply lines, drains and water lines.
• Operate, maintain and repair all types of electrical motors and engines used to power
• pumps, compressors and fans.
• Operate, maintain and repair of fuel oil systems including pumps, valves, lines, controls and
• fuel tanks.
• Operate, maintain and repair sanitary sewer systems, including sump pumps, basins, water
• closets, urinals and piping.
• Maintain electrical power distribution and auxiliaries for the building’s lighting, mechanical,
• plumbing and control components including lighting maintenance.
• Maintain proper operation during seasonal changes and recalibrate controls based upon
• seasonal conditions to assure energy efficient operation.
• Maintain all equipment as required per the Preventive Maintenance Program. The
• Preventive Maintenance program will be scheduled to meet the manufacturer’s required
• services specifications.
• Life/Safety and security systems - Equipment maintenance applicable in Engineer’s scope
• will be included.
• Other duties and responsibilities as requested by Building Management.
• Maintains continuous operations of equipment by trouble-shooting and repairing.
• Provide hands-on training and collaboration to other engineering team members.
• Assist in developing SOP’s and making sure the team is following them.
• Ensure daily building rounds are performed by regularly auditing the site through building walkthroughs.
• Fosters a work environment that promotes energy conservation and continuous improvement of
• engineering functions.
• Records all pertinent data in building logbooks and makes all appropriate daily entries.
• Conducts utility and equipment tests.
• Records pertinent data on all equipment in accordance with federal, state, and local codes and
• requirements.
• Process administrative paperwork in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Actively functions as a team member.
• Position will be responsible for off hour support and on-call rotation.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years in the position of engineer
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Highest-level relevant state/local license for Stationary Engineer and/or HVAC, plus
• universal level refrigerant recovery license
• Computer skills and building automation systems experience required
• Certification meeting OSHA ACM awareness training requirements as required
• Working knowledge of energy conservation required, formal training preferred