Operating Engineer

Job description

POSITION TITLE : Operating Engineer

JOB SUMMARY :

The Operating Engineer conducts extensive hand-on operations and maintenance work in a class A office space of various sizes. 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 critical environment and associated expectations for exceptional customer satisfaction and confidence.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

 At the direction of supervisor, maintains, monitors, and performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on critical equipment, which may include the following: mechanical (including HVAC, computer room air conditioners, chillers and plumbing) electrical (including UPS, DC battery systems, PDU, generators, transfer switches, and switchgear), cabling (including data and voice, broad band), fire detection and suppression, life safety, lighting, temperature control systems, building management systems and digital systems (including fire alarm, duress, card access, CCTV). Also responsible for operation and maintenance of non-critical equipment such as refrigeration, heat exchanger, HVAC, electrical and hot water systems. Monitors operation, adjusts and maintains air conditioning equipment; boilers, and ventilating and hot water heaters; pumps, valves, piping and filters; other mechanical and electrical equipment; record readings and make 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 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 building systems and 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

capacities when required. Monitors operation, adjusts and maintains air conditioning

equipment; boilers, and ventilating and hot water heaters; pumps, valves, piping and filters; other

mechanical and electrical equipment; record readings and make 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 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

building systems and 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

capacities when required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

 High School diploma or GED equivalent • 4+ years’

experience in class A office operations preferred, maintenance, and/or engineering

supporting facilities operations • •Minimum of 4 years’ experience in electrical, HVAC trade,

including rooftop units • Minimum of 4 years’ experience in backup systems (generator and

UPS) • Mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression system knowledge of

commercial/critical facilities required. • Good interpersonal skills, ability to communicate well in

both oral and written reports. • Must have fundamental skills in managing emergency/stand-by

generators, automatic transfer switches, uninterruptible power systems, power distribution units,

battery systems required. • Must be proficient in basic computer applications and software such

as MS Office, Lotus, E-Mail etc. The above referenced position summary is a guideline designed

to present an overview of job duties and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of

responsibilities and requirements.

About JLL

JLL (NYSE: JLL) is a professional services and investment management firm offering

specialized real estate services to clients seeking increased value by owning, occupying and

investing in real estate. A Fortune 500 company with annual fee revenue of $4.7 billion and

gross revenue of $5.4 billion, JLL has more than 230 corporate offices, operates in 80 countries

and has a global workforce of approximately 58,000. On behalf of its clients, the firm provides

management and real estate outsourcing services for a property portfolio of 3.4 billion square

feet, or 316 million square meters, and completed $118 billion in sales, acquisitions and finance

transactions in 2014. Its investment management business, LaSalle Investment Management, has

$55.3 billion of real estate assets under management. JLL is the brand name, and a registered

trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit www.jll.com.

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physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities

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