Lead Operating Engineer

Job Title: Lead Building Engineer
Location: Carson, CA

This position offers the opportunity to work in a unique, high-performance environment supporting a premier facility, where technical excellence, responsiveness, and professionalism are essential.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Shift options: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM PST or 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
• Rotating schedule across two shifts
• On-call rotation: 1 week at a time within a 4-person team (emergency response only)
• One Sunday shift per month required
• Onsite parking available

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of facility systems
• Oversee HVAC, electrical, plumbing, hydraulic, fire/life safety, and control systems
• Manage and prioritize reactive and preventative maintenance work orders
• Ensure all building systems operate at optimal performance levels
• Coordinate with third-party vendors for specialized repairs when needed
• Maintain strict environmental and safety standards (including site-specific requirements)
• Utilize electronic work order systems (Building Engines) and Microsoft Office tools for reporting and tracking
• Support facility events requiring rapid response and reconfiguration
• Assist in budgeting, inventory control, and vendor evaluation
• Mentor and guide other engineers, fostering technical growth and team performance
• Partner with the Chief Engineer on operational reporting and annual planning

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 5 years of commercial facility maintenance experience
• EPA Section 608 Universal (CFC) Certification required
• Technical certification in at least two of the following:
  • HVAC (strongly preferred)
  • Electrical
  • Piping/Plumbing
  • Hydraulics
  • Central Utility Plant Operations
• Formal HVAC trade school training required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems

Core Competencies

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Professional communication in both guest-facing and team environments
• High energy, accountability, and attention to detail
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and support engineering teams

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Comfortable working at heights up to 26 feet and in varying environmental conditions
• Capable of performing physically demanding maintenance tasks

Additional Expectations

• Maintain accurate and organized maintenance records
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and hazardous material protocols
• Participate in ongoing safety training and team meetings
• Demonstrate reliability, professionalism, and a strong team-oriented mindset

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer ready to step into a leadership role and make an immediate impact in a fast-paced, technically demanding environment.

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