Assistant Chief Engineer

POSITION: Assistant Chief Engineer
POSITION LOCATION: San Jose, CA
POSITION REPORTS TO: Chief Engineer

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists Chief Engineer in the development and implementation of strategies for operation of all building systems, routine and predictive maintenance, energy management, and manpower development, designed to preserve and enhance the value of the real estate asset and achieve the goals and objectives of the client.

•Facilitate implementation of quality control programs, including but not limited to, operating and maintenance guidelines, selection and training of engineering staff, and continual evaluation of results.
•Participate with Chief Engineer in supporting Portfolio Manager in development of the Annual Business Plan, including operational and capital budgets, district cooling operational and capital budgets, and periodic performance metrics.
•Participate with Chief Engineer in supporting Portfolio Manager with selection of contractors and vendors providing services related to building operations, including bidding, awarding, and administration of contracts.
•Participate with Chief Engineer in development and implementation of risk management programs, including general work safety training, fire and life safety procedures and training, emergency preparedness procedures and training, security procedures and training, property surveys and assessments, regulatory and governmental compliance, and routine and predictive maintenance of building systems.
•Participate with Chief Engineer in development and implementation of programs to optimize use of energy management systems, including hardware, software, programming, and training of engineering staff.
•Provide timely, professional response and appropriate follow up to requests from customers for services.
•Schedule and direct engineering staff in performing all operating, maintenance, and repair procedures.
•Maintains inventory of tools, equipment and supplies used to operate and maintain the property.
•Maintains property records, including space plans, construction drawings, as-built condition drawings, owner’s and operating manuals, warranty information, documented preventative maintenance schedules and evaluations.
REQUIREMENTS
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

SKILLS
•Thorough knowledge of life safety system; HVAC system; UPS systems, diesel generators; boilers, diesel and electric fire pumps; plumbing, electrical, and pneumatic controls; and building management systems and interact with IS team.
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•Good to excellent computer skills.
•Leadership, managerial, teamwork, prioritization and interpersonal skills.
•Excellent work ethics, integrity, and sense of humor.
•Ability to interact with client and client employees, senior management, staff, and vendors as a professional at all times.

EDUCATION
•High School/Technical School diploma
•CFC and High-rise Fire Safety Director Certification
EXPERIENCE
•Startup/commissioning of building systems experience
•5-10 years commercial high-rise and campus related experience

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