Job Summary
The Chief Engineer/BAS is responsible for the operational management and effective daily leadership of the engineering team, ensuring machinery and systems operate safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively, with a goal of 100% uptime. This role protects and improves the value of the client's assets, implements reliability-based maintenance programs, and executes equipment inspection and monitoring programs. The Chief Engineer/BAS also provides dedicated oversight of the Building Automation System (BAS), including real-time monitoring, troubleshooting, programming, and reporting, to maximize asset efficiency and ensure uninterrupted system performance.
Job Responsibilities
Building Management (Time: 20%–40%)
•Monitors and maintains refrigeration, water cooling, air conditioning, boilers, heating, ventilating, hot water equipment, pumps, valves, piping, filters, and other mechanical/electrical equipment; reviews logs and reports malfunctions as needed.
•Oversees repair and preventive maintenance (P.M.) of HVAC systems and determines repair/P.M. frequency.
•Ensures adequate inventory of tools and supplies; prepares purchase orders, develops stock material sources, and performs periodic inventory and equipment checks.
•Oversees contractor activities within the building, whether representing the building or tenants.
Building Automation System (BAS) Management
•System Monitoring & Control: Provides daily supervision of real-time operator workstations; reviews building performance settings and adjusts temperature set points, schedules, and sequences of operations.
•Troubleshooting & Alarms: Identifies and responds to 24/7 automated system alarms; diagnoses communication or mechanical failures; resolves issues with Direct Digital Control, pneumatic, or electronic systems; coordinates with the local engineering team on maintenance actions to ensure asset efficiency.
•Programming & Graphics: Creates and modifies trend data; updates spreadsheets of buildings and assets; manages operating schedules within BAS software.
•Maintenance & Coordination: Maintains system hardware; assists with commissioning new equipment; collaborates with IT, HVAC technicians, and external BAS vendors for software updates and server access.
•Reporting & Documentation: Maintains detailed logs of system operations; tracks predictive maintenance data; prepares daily and incident reports; immediately notifies management of any situations that may affect patients or patient care.
Safety (Time: 20%–40%)
•Identifies safety hazards and remediates them to ensure a safe working environment for staff and occupants; implements, administers, and manages the safety training program.
•Ensures compliance with all regulatory laws and guidelines related to building infrastructure operation; alerts management of discrepancies.
•Maintains all infrastructure and compliance documentation, including up-to-date building drawings, single-lines, and regulatory documentation required by Federal, State, or Local law.
Leadership (Time: 20%–40%)
•Supervises and manages engineers and maintenance staff, including hiring, training, and personal development.
•Ensures the Critical Facility Work Authorization (CFWA) process is well understood among building staff, engineers, tenants, and contractors performing work on critical infrastructure.
•Interacts with and presents to FM leadership and building management as necessary.
Training (Time: Less than 20%)
•Provides training and support to expand operations staff capabilities, including proper use/care of tools and instruments, hands-on maintenance/safety/troubleshooting instruction, and recommendations for outside engineering courses.
•Trains local engineers and HVAC technicians on all necessary HVAC preventive maintenance operations.
Other
•Performs any and all other duties and tasks assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Education/Training
•Minimum required: Associate Degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent work experience
Experience
•Minimum required: 7+ years facility-related work experience, including customer service and supervisory experience; 2+ years hands-on experience in HVAC, mechanical maintenance, or building automation
•Preferred: Managerial experience
Skills & Knowledge
•Comprehensive knowledge of maintenance processes; understanding of construction planning/execution; exposure to HVAC, fluid handling/pumping, fluid filtering, mechanical systems, welding, and electrical systems; understanding of HVAC mechanics, control protocols, and data points (analog/binary inputs and outputs)
Other Abilities
•Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and CMMS systems; strong verbal/written communication skills; proven record of excellent internal/external customer service; ability to train local engineers and HVAC technicians
Certifications/Licenses
•Minimum required: Certification as a Universal Technician for CFCs (or within 90 days of employment)
•Preferred: Operating Engineers license (SMA) or equivalent
This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location: On-site – Atlanta, GA
Benefits
•401(k) plan with matching company contributions
•Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
•Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
•Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
•Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.
