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Union Depot

Chief Engineer

Union Depot, Torrance, California, United States, 90504

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Description The Chief Engineer oversees all activities and staff related to the maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical systems within a property. The goal is maximum life and reliability of all systems. The Chief Engineer must be flexible and willing to perform all duties that are assigned. Those duties may include maintenance and operations of HVAC, mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems. They may also include general building maintenance and building inspections. The Chief Engineer must respond to client requests, open and assign work orders and order parts when necessary. The Chief Engineer must also ensure compliance with expense guidelines, company policy and governing codes.

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is a leading provider of facility solutions with revenues of approximately $6.4 billion and over 130,000 employees in 300 offices deployed throughout the United States and various international locations. ABM’s comprehensive capabilities include electrical & lighting, energy solutions, facilities engineering, HVAC & mechanical, janitorial, landscape & turf, mission critical solutions and parking provided through stand-alone or integrated solutions. Founded in 1909, ABM provides custom facility solutions in urban, suburban and rural areas to properties of all sizes from schools and commercial buildings to hospitals, data centers, manufacturing plants and airports.

Pay Range: $50.00 / hr

The pay listed is the salary range for this position. An offer will vary based on the applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location and alignment with market data.

Location: Torrance, CA

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7 AM – 4 PM

Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits visit the ABM Employee Benefits Front Line Team Members page.

Position Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of the facility’s critical physical infrastructure

Oversee the development and accuracy of site-level operating procedures and other documentation

Supervise and, as needed, expand ABM’s response to after‑hours emergencies at assigned facilities

Manage the Change Management Program

Manage the MOP, SOP and EOP Program

Audit all CMMS databases for accuracy and completeness, produce reports as required and control system access and user credentials

Effectively and efficiently manage the operations budget and expenditures of assigned contracts

Manage the complete physical assets pertaining to the operation and maintenance of the critical and non‑critical infrastructure equipment and systems

Resolve all electrical, mechanical and fire protection system issues in the facilities while minimizing risk and business impact and communicate issues to management and customers in a timely manner

Manage the customer relationship and act as the single point‑of‑contact for all facility‑related issues, including schedules, new business projects, budgets, expansion and staffing

Set, review and approve employee work/PTO schedules; audit and process employee time and payroll

Manage access to the facilities, ensuring the appropriate access control lists are maintained and reviewed regularly

Make space and power recommendations to the customer and manage power and cooling capacity and environmental conditions

Ensure compliance with customer SLA parameters and change control activities; review and approve all system changes (set‑points, thresholds, alarm‑points, etc.) that could impact customer operations

Ensure that ABM training expectations are met and audit the process monthly

Identify, vet and approve all subcontractors who will perform work on‑site

Develop PM contract scopes of work; ensure contract terms are fulfilled

Perform other duties as assigned or requested

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Five (5) years of equivalent engineering experience

Strong knowledge of HVAC systems (package units, split systems, RTUs)

Proven computer skills and building automation systems experience required

Key Skills Mold remediation, succession planning, employee evaluation, basic math, host/hostess experience, restoration, restoration industry experience, water damage restoration, emergency management, auto restoration, fire restoration, financial report interpretation

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

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