Chief Engineer

Description

Essential Functions

• Supervise the performance and maintenance of all mechanical, electrical and craft services, ensuring operation within design capabilities and achieving proper environmental conditions prescribed by Building Management.
• Oversee and supervise the efficient operation of the facility equipment and systems.
• Perform requisite daily communication with Building Management on matters relating to the services performed.
• Develop operating instructions and procedures for equipment and systems. Strive toward a goal of zero down-time in operations by virtue of reliable system performance.
• Together with the DENS Account Director, implement and conduct training programs for operating the facility equipment and systems.
• Establish and maintain periodic operational testing schedules for critical systems and equipment.
• Administer an effective and accountable preventative maintenance system tailored to the facility.
• Evaluate all equipment and systems operationally and provide the customer with a list of deficiency items and recommendations for improvement.
• Monitor and supervise subcontracted jobs to outside concerns when it is not practical for them to be performed in-house, or as may be requested by Building Management.
• Possess the requisite licenses and permits required by local laws and ordinances to operate, repair and maintain the facility equipment and systems. Ensure that the on-site staff conforms to all local laws, codes, and regulations. In conjunction with Building Management, establish a program for the acquisition, storage and accountability of all operating materials, tools and equipment.
• Establish a customer approved inventory control system.
• Support and maintain a work order system for the control and assignment of all on-call and unscheduled services requested by the customer.
• This system is to include the work performed, where applied, personnel assignments, time and material estimates, and authorization.
• If applicable ensure that work responsibilities are allocated properly among subordinates by developing and implementing manpower schedules and work methods and procedures that are designed to obtain low cost and efficient operation.
• Establish performance standards for each phase of work, adhering to standard practices and quality levels.
• Carry out policies and procedures of the customer and Flagship Facility Services, Inc. concerning safety, administrative requirements, standards, practices and work methods.
• Perform any additional duties on an as required basis where such duties are within the scope of contractual limitations.
• Minimum of five (4) years’ experience in the implementation of the above.

Knowledge and Skills

• Previous experience managing vendors.
• Knowledge of biotech infrastructure and systems.
• Knowledge of equipment, controls, and building automation maintenance. Technical disciplines in Plant Operations, HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing.
• Ability to read and interpret blue prints, schematic drawings and technical manuals.
• Ability to manage operating budgets and capital plans.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• EPA (CFC) 608 Certificate preferred.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and show evidence of experience in operations, maintenance and repair of equipment in a biotech environment.
• Be proficient in computer, electronic and automated functions.
• Thorough knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices and methods. Management and leadership skills.
• Technical Capacity.
• Performance Management Business Acumen.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Ethical Conduct.
• Problem Solving/Analysis.

Education and Work Experience

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university or equivalent preferred.
• A minimum of four years previous professional experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience
• Background in the Life Sciences, Biotech and BioPharma industry

Work Environment

• Fast paced Biotech/Biopharma environment
• High sense of urgency
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Exposed to a combination of normal office type environments and Laboratory environments
• Exposed to highly confidential information

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear. Ability to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time.
• The employee may regularly lift and/or move a minimum of 50 pounds of office or facilities equipment (pumps, tools, ladders) and ability to safely install rigging/lifting devices.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Under The Americans with Disabilities Act reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
• Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

FlagShip is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Flagship is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job.