Assistant Chief Operating Engineer

* Supervises personnel in the inspection, operation, maintenance (preventative and predictive), trouble shooting, and repair of campus thermal systems (including but not limited to steam, chilled water, and heating water), related plant equipment, water treatment systems (including but not limited to natatorium systems, boiler systems, and chiller systems) as well as maintenance and repair of domestic water & sewer campus distribution systems, and campus gas utility distribution systems.* Ensures the long-term fitness and reliability of utility systems and equipment used in campus buildings in support of the service, research, and academic mission of the university. Manages department resources and utility systems to meet reliability and energy efficiency objectives along with regulatory compliance requirements.* Performs strategic planning and implements initiatives for increasing efficiency and reliability of managed systems. Develops, implements, and seeks continuous improvement of department standards and procedures. Performs facilities commissioning activities (e.g., reviewing of new or upgraded utility systems to ensure that operational, maintenance, repair, and energy efficiency impacts on the Energy and Engineering units are minimized.* Prepares performance appraisals and counseling of assigned personnel. Manages the performance of Energy Management staff through documented planning and feedback using the LMS (Learning Management System). Prepares accident/incident reports and documentation for recommended corrective actions related to the Staff HR Policy manual.* Coordinates training and evaluation of assigned personnel to ensure processes focus on preventing facility problems and exceeding customer expectations. Trains staff with regards to the aforementioned systems. Manages the performance and development direct reports.* Serves as Chief Engineer as appropriate. Performs on-call and watch shift coverage as needed.* Full-Time.* 40 hours per week.* Evening and weekend work is required.* This position may be required to work multiple shifts. Current shift schedules are (7AM to 3PM, 3PM to 11PM, 11PM to 7AM). The incumbent may be required to fill vacant shifts as needed.* The position will perform job duties in confined spaces and be exposed to extreme temperatures.* This is a physically demanding position which requires strenuous physical exertion such as frequent or constant lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of heavy objects to perform essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.* Associate's degree or equivalent.* 5 - 8 years of relevant experience.* At least five (5) years of experience as a 3rd Class Steam Engineer working in a plant having high pressure steam boilers not to exceed four hundred (400) horsepower or a combination of high pressure boilers and heating boilers or refrigeration equipment, not to exceed a total of four hundred (400) horsepower; a heating plant having low pressure steam boilers with a pump return and refrigeration equipment, with no limitation on total capacity; or a heating plant having hot water boilers and refrigeration equipment, with no limitation on total capacity.* At least three (3) years of experience as an assistant engineer in charge of a 3rd Class plant or as a Class 2 steam engineer or two (years) as a Class 1 steam engineer.* 2 - 3 years Supervisory Experience (e.g., serving as Team Lead, scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, directing the work of others, other related tasks).* Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study.* 5 years or equivalent as an Assistant Chief Engineer.* 5 years CMMS Experience.* 1 to 2 years Regulatory Compliance experience.* NIULPE Chief Engineering License.* LEED Green Associate Certification.* Facilities Management Certificate.* CEM (Certified Energy Manager) Certification.* Leadership Training.* Regulatory Compliance Training.* Budgetary experience.* Knowledge of basic accounting.* Contract Management experience.* Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.* Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.* Please note this job announcement 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.* American University is an

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