Chief Engineer ( Data Center )

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Job Summary:
Provides technical direction and support for the operation and maintenance of the building and building equipment including the development of plans to keep building assets at the highest degree of care and value. May be responsible for more than one site.

Essential Job Duties:
1. Audit Operations - Ensure operating personnel are capable of handling tasks (qualified people are in place), people are productive and that we are in compliance with OSHA and EPA. Ensure that training is being provided to less qualified staff members. Ensure that proper bid procedures are being followed. Ensure that best prices for commodities are being obtained. Ensure that service contractors are performing work properly.
2. Project Management - Ensure project is well defined and understood, develop effective project plan which results in project results that meet cost, schedule, quality, functionality objectives (short and long term) and compliance with business controls.
3. Capital Planning - Prepare annual capital plan for building systems, structure, parking, grounds, etc. at site(s) responsible. Plan to include item descriptions, estimated costs, and priority of items, project dependencies, proposed schedules, priority and risk/ramifications if work is not performed. Provide capital planning support to other Chief Engineers in District as requested.
4. Utility Management - Keep current on state of energy technology related to building systems. Provide recommendations to management and include short payback projects in capital plan. Keep current on regulations (and deregulation) related to utilities. Ensure site(s) responsible is getting lowest unit cost utility. Develop programs for demand control.
5. Suppliers - Work with third party contractors. Develop product and service specifications and supplier sources for materials and services required to perform job. Material/equipment selections should be based on lowest life cycle cost and in accordance with existing building grade.
6. Tools/Equip Inventory - Perform annual inventory of tools and equipment and provide for same to building manager noting and changes and explanation as well as identifying new/additional required with supporting justification.
7. Monthly Reports - Provide a monthly narrative of activities highlighting non-routine events such as major projects, training received, savings achieved, significant customer service items and issues/concerns. Reports to be submitted on time without reminders.
8. Customer Service - Respond to tenant complaints in a timely fashion.
9. Staffing - Provide recommendations regarding staffing of open operations positions. Participate in staffing process. Expectation is that the building manager will review your recommended candidate after you have performed all screening.
10. After Hours Coverage - Ensure an after hours program to provide technical coverage. Participation between staff should be equitable.
11. Staff Training - Ensure development plan exists for each operations person and develops cross training program between staff.
12. Peer Inspections - Conduct Quarterly self site inspections. Coordinate peer inspection data for site(s) responsible for to ensure readiness for the yearly property inspection. Will be expected to participate in other peer inspections at other sites.

Other Job Functions:
Boilers/Supporting Equipment - Operate to approved spec.
Chillers / Supporting Equipment - Operate to approved spec.
HVAC Fans - Operate to approved spec.
UPS System - Monitor to approved spec.
Electrical High Voltage and Systems and Emergency Generator - Monitor to approved spec.
Electrical Secondary (non-critical) - Monitor to approved spec.
Training - Train all inexperienced mechanical technicians to run all mechanical and electrical systems in support of building operations.
Shift Scheduling - Provide scheduled coverage on all shifts that give coverage yet strive to reduce overtime.
Supervise/coordinate tenant fit-up work and building construction projects.
Maintenance:
Chief Engineer is responsible for all necessary maintenance and operational programs.
Boilers/Chillers/HVAC Systems - 99% reliability. Provide direction on repairs as needed.
Electrical Secondary (non-critical) - 98% reliability. Provide quality repairs, call certified electrician as needed.
Plumbing systems. Provide direction on repairs as needed.
General Building Maintenance.
Ensure that all conditions conform to OSHA and all other safety and health guidelines
Ensure complete compliance with all applicable municipal, state and federal codes and regulations.

Preventative Maintenance:
1. Critical Equipment - All PM done on schedule, no breakdown due to improper PM. 100% availability of equipment. Develop new PM's or change as necessary. No equipment left undone.
2. Non-critical Equipment - All PM done to approved schedule. 95% availability. Develop new PM?s in system and complete on time.

Operations:
1. Promptly report all incidents, accidents, and/or injuries and provide thorough evaluation regarding cause and effect and implement corrective actions as necessary to prevent further occurrences.
2. Implement all OSHA requirements.
3. Recommendations and policy implementation for engineering personnel.
4. Maintenance of current position descriptions for all engineers at site.
5. Recommendations and implementation of training programs and activities for subordinates and trainees and access the progress of the individuals involved.
6. Performance Appraisals - All performance appraisals of employees supervised are to be completed on time.
7. Responsible for monitoring performance of engineers under his/her supervision.

Communications:
1. Log Book Entries - Review operational information documented in shift log book prior to end of shift.
2. Work Orders and PM Work - Review any difficulties in getting work completed as assigned and make adjustments. Document problems encountered as needed.

Business Controls:
1. Develop business controls for operations and maintenance areas.
2. Prepare annual operating budget of his/her area for Property/Portfolio Manager
3. Approval of engineer personnel time sheets - approve overtime

Skills, Education And Experience:
Bachelor?s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
8-10 years experience as Engineer in 250 KSF building, including data center experience or greater Class A building.
Excellent communication skills, positive approach to job, and ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
Ability to handle multiple projects and make decisions.
Area specific licenses required.

For consideration, forward resume to:
Attn: National Account Administrative Manager
Grubb & Ellis Company
1177 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10036
Fax: 212-326-4865
Email: NYGEMS.jobs@grubb-ellis.com

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Grubb & Ellis would like to thank you for applying. We are sorry, but due to the volume of responses received, only qualified applicants will receive a response.

Grubb & Ellis is an equal opportunity employer.