Assistant Chief Operating Engineer, Facilities (FT), MFRE30120FOM

Under the direction of the Chief Operating Engineer, provide a comfortable safe operating environment for students and staff as economically as possible through management of the day-to-day operations of the Plant Engineering and Maintenance Department. Directs day-to-day operations, maintenance and repair of all physical plant equipment such as high and low pressure boilers, centrifugal and reciprocating chillers, pumps, steam and chilled water distribution systems, building ventilation, electrical generation, refrigeration, building automation, life safety, and related equipment.

Direct, coordinate, and manage the day-to-day duties of the engineering/maintenance personnel. Ensure effective operations by determining work priorities, scheduling and assigning staff, following up on work results. Alone or in conjunction with the Chief Operating Engineer, develop operating procedures for plant operations by reviewing production, repairs, preventative maintenance, quality control, daily operations, maintenance reports and statistics, emergency situations and operational standards.

Supervise and manage Operating Engineers and Maintenance Mechanics. Provide training, direction, feedback, and evaluation. Build positive employee attitudes and foster team work.

Oversee compliance with all safety procedures. Provide technical support for the department on many and varied types of complex systems. Manage major system repair.

Consult and help coordinate renovations, upgrades, and remodeling with Chief Operating Engineer and/or Facilities Project Managers Supervise and use diagnostic instruments and tools to analyze problems with equipment. Purchase supplies, and repair parts. Locate and consult with suppliers.

Assist with and advise department personnel regarding purchasing processes; review and approve purchases as authorized; and enter contracts, purchase orders, and related transactions into campus systems. Assist with the development, preparation, and coordination of bids, requests for proposals (RFPs), and other procurement-related activities. Coordinate, schedule, and oversee work with outside contractors.

Maintain shift schedules for department. Approve vacation, shift changes, and overtime. Confirm and submit employee payroll/time cards, resolving discrepancies with Payroll Department.

In conjunction with the Chief Operating Engineer and/or Project Managers, consult with engineers and architects in the development, installation and startup of new equipment and systems for new and existing buildings. Provide essential technical information regarding the college physical plant and equipment. Assure the college is receiving the specified equipment, installed correctly, and operating as designed Work closely with the Risk Manager and Hazardous Materials Coordinator to help resolve safety environmental complaints and issues.

Contribute to the Facilities team effort by accomplishing interdepartmental results as needed. Acts for the Chief Operating Engineer in their absence. Other related duties as assigned.