Lead Operating Engineer
Listed on 2026-01-14
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer, Building Maintenance, Installation Technician
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ShiftSunday, 8am - 4pm
Monday-Thursday, 7am - 3pm
Job SummaryThe Lead Operating Engineer conducts extensive hand‑on operations and maintenance work in a Research Facility and/or critical environments. Work includes installation, repair, and maintenance of critical and non‑critical electrical, mechanical, and plumbing/piping equipment, machinery and controls located in the interior and exterior of a facility. Monitors operations and conducts a routine and on‑going assessment of the building systems operations and performance.
Performs tests, rounds and analyzes data to ensure the proper functioning of equipment. Work requires strong formal conduct of operations skills, technical expertise, personal accountability, and flawless execution of work activities commensurate with a high risk environment and associated expectations for exceptional customer satisfaction and confidence.
- The duties include maintaining, monitoring and performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on critical equipment such as mechanical (including HVAC, computer room air conditioners, chillers, plumbing), electrical (UPS, DC battery systems, PDU, generators, transfer switches, switch gear), cabling (data and voice broadband), fire detection and suppression, life safety, lighting, temperature control systems, building management systems, and digital systems (fire alarm, duress, card access, CCTV).
Also responsible for operation and maintenance of non‑critical equipment such as refrigeration, heat exchanger, HVAC, electrical, hot water systems. Monitors operation, adjusts and maintains air conditioning equipment; boilers, ventilating and hot water heaters; pumps, valves, piping and filters; other mechanical and electrical equipment; records readings and makes adjustments where necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment. - Operates and monitors critical and non‑critical system equipment and components; oversees work efforts (including 3rd‑party contractors) for the safe and compliant operation, maintenance (corrective and preventive), and modification of critical equipment. Disables and enables fire alarm control panels and systems.
- Install and repair plumbing/piping/tubing; wire single and three phase motors; install and rebuild pumps and motors; install and rebuild air compressors; heat exchangers; replace bearings in all types of motors; replace seals on pumps; install and repair piping, valves, filters, hot water systems and associated controls; assist other mechanics and engineers with major repairs and maintenance of building and equipment; install, repair, and maintain electrical controls, switching and motor controls.
- Receive and execute work orders for preventative and corrective maintenance on critical systems and building physical structure. Consult with Lead Building Engineer or supervisor to order necessary materials to complete all maintenance and perform necessary work. Finalize work orders by completing necessary documentation in the computerized maintenance management system.
- Respond immediately to emergency situations (fire, evacuation, equipment failure, etc.) and customer concerns.
- Perform Building Management System Console operations.
- Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials. Maintain a clean and safe workplace.
- Participate in local professional trade organizations and training programs in order to stay current with technological trends of the industry.
- Performs other duties as required to meet clients' objectives and acts in other…
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