Operating Engineer – Cambridge MA
**Job Title: Operating Engineer**
**Location:** Onsite
**Position Overview:**
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Operating Engineer to join our team. As an Operating Engineer, you will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of facility mechanical systems and related automation. Your expertise will ensure that all building systems operate safely, efficiently, and effectively, thereby protecting and enhancing the value of our client’s assets. You will implement reliability-based maintenance practices and continuously improve operations to maximize system performance. This role requires technical expertise across multiple building systems, a quick response to emergency situations, and a commitment to maintaining safe and compliant facilities.
**Key Responsibilities:**
– Operate and maintain essential building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire/life safety, temperature controls, and critical environments.
– Respond to and resolve system alarms, such as O2 and CO2 sensors, through effective troubleshooting and corrective action.
– Conduct regular building rounds and maintain detailed engineering logs and data sheets.
– Troubleshoot mechanical equipment, drives, and actuators using Building Automation Systems (BAS) tools and manufacturer standards.
– Perform maintenance and repairs on steam systems, humidifiers, and steam traps.
– Manage computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) for work planning and documentation.
– Support and monitor contractor activities within the building.
– Respond to various facility emergencies, including plumbing, electrical, and carpentry issues.
– Develop estimates and present proposals to site leadership.
– Maintain infrastructure and compliance documentation.
– Collaborate with team members across trades to complete objectives.
**Required Qualifications:**
– High School diploma or GED.
– 2nd Class Fireman’s License for the state of Massachusetts.
– Minimum 1 year of facility-related work experience.
– Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS).
– Knowledge of Microsoft Office and CMMS systems.
– Ability to read and understand operator manuals, specifications, and drawings.
– Physical capacity to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
– Ability to climb extension ladders, roof ladders, and stairs as needed.
– Flexibility to bend/stoop, squat, and stretch/reach repetitively during shift.
– Willingness to participate in a respiratory protection plan (using respirator or PAPR).
– Availability to respond to after-hours emergencies on-site when needed.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
– Experience with Reliability Centered Maintenance practices.
– Knowledge of regulatory compliance related to building infrastructure.
– Customer service experience.
– Leadership or supervisory experience.
– Experience working in critical environments.
– Background in maintaining and troubleshooting multiple types of building systems.
– Experience with inventory management of critical spare parts.
– Familiarity with contractor management and oversight.
– Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
– Proactive approach to safety hazard identification and remediation.
If you are a proactive and skilled professional with a commitment to safety and operational excellence, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team as an Operating Engineer.
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