*Chief Engineer*
$120,000–$120,000 year
On-siteBlackstone, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Lead day-to-day operations and upkeep of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and central plant systems. Oversee preventive maintenance strategies to extend equipment life and reduce unplanned outages while reviewing completed work for accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local codes. Supervise and mentor personnel across all maintenance disciplines, manage contractor relationships, and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports. Coordinate required inspections, testing, and certifications for facility systems, ensuring all activities adhere to safety regulations and company policies. Maintain oversight of tool inventories, track productivity, and provide coaching and performance feedback to staff. Work alternate shift schedules, including weekends and holidays, and report to work within one hour of on-call notification. Requires a Secret security clearance and 5+ years of supervisory experience in physical plant operations.
Required Qualifications
- 5 or more years' supervisory experience in physical plant and building operations including power plants for large facilities
- Secret security clearance
- Certificate from either Association for Facilities Engineers (AFE) as a CPE, United State Coast Guard Third Assistant Engineer License, of Steam, Motor, or Gas Turbine vessels of any horsepower, or a U.S. State Stationary Engineers License
- Must be able to conduct preventative maintenance activities and minor repairs from ladders or elevated platforms
- Ability to lift, carry and set up tools, equipment and parts that weigh up to and occasionally over fifty (50) pounds
- Must be able to work alternate shift schedules when necessary to meet the mission requirements of the customer, to include weekends and holidays
- Must be able to perform on-call duties when scheduled and report to work within one hour of notification
- Secret or higher security clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
- U.S. Citizenship
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screening
- Must have acceptable reference and background check results
Desired Qualifications
- 3rd Class Engineer License preferred
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