The Durst Organization · 3 hours ago
Assistant Chief Engineer-151 W 42nd St
151 WEST 42ND STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10036
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$59.73/hr - $59.73/hr
5+ years expThe Durst Organization is a family-run business dedicated to innovation and sustainability in real estate. The Assistant Chief Engineer will plan and direct engineering activities, manage maintenance contracts, and improve operational effectiveness while ensuring compliance with management standards.
Real Estate
Responsibilities
Provide leadership to the Union Labor Operating Engineering staff to develop operational culture and improve overall building performance
Utilize engineering and technical resources to continuously assess, analyze, improve operational effectiveness, and achieve overall building operational plans
Provide technical support for the facility in terms of plant operations, critical utilities, and operations cost control, and overall equipment effectiveness
Assures that all systems and equipment in the facility are compliant and in top operational condition by maintaining appropriate preventative/predictive maintenance program and calibration program
Manage facility for improvement process by continuous review of safety programs, operational and capital budgets, and tenant comfort audits
Assure all projects comply with Durst Organization Management standards
Ensure compliance of staff with the comprehensive Durst Organization training programs for staff to promote continuous career-oriented development
Establish and maintain relationships with all departments both internal and external of the property with communications and by attending project meetings
Develop yearly operations plan including capital improvement projects
Provide weekly operations report to building management on department progress and milestones
Initiates work orders, assigns to staff as applicable, follows-up and verifies completion of work
Manage monthly or periodic inspections of building systems, i.e., HVAC, MEP and physical locations within the property maintained by the Engineering department
Prepare detailed report of exceptions and recommend corrective action
Qualification
Required
Proven work record of at least 5 years in a large Commercial Office building, Medical Center or University Campus environment supervising an unionized work force of 5 + members scheduled for Multiple work shifts
Able to troubleshoot HVAC, Electrical system and provide recommendations for repairs
Administer Service contracts for HVAC & MEP systems and provide reporting to Property managers
Experienced in the inspection, testing and maintenance of Fire Suppression standpipe/sprinkler systems in accordance of NFPA standards
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required
Experienced and proven record of setting up and administering CMMS software (AWARE Manager or equivalent) including use of Mobile Apple IOS devices for work order completion
Generating PM work orders and closing Tenant generated Work Orders, tracking equipment repair history, warranty tracking of equipment, Service Vendor maintenance and repair tracking, equipment database management and administration
Track and manage parts and material inventory, generate requisitions and/or Purchase Orders to maintain stock above predetermined levels
Experience in the operation of Central Plant Chillers, multistage direct expansion (DX) water-cooled packaged AC equipment and/or Modular Chillers
BATC system or equivalent BATC control system experience
Knowledge of construction (MEP, Architectural, schematic) drawings for service and troubleshooting mechanical systems
Experience with Steam heating systems, Plumbing and domestic water systems
Experience working on Emergency Power Systems – Generators, diesel fuel transfer system controls, Automatic Transfer Switches and Priority Control Switchgear
Proficient and knowledgeable in the supervision of mechanical repairs all types of HVAC equipment
Proven work record of safe work practices and efficient time management skills
Able to obtain fire safety Certificates of Fitness from FDNY and complete OSHA courses in areas of confined space, fall protection, Construction Safety & Health Course
Able to obtain fire safety Certificates of Fitness from FDNY and complete OSHA courses in areas of confined space, fall protection, Construction Safety & Health Course
Valid New York City Fire Department Refrigeration Machine Operator Certificate of Fitness Q-01 with a minimum of 10 years' continuous experience in the industry
Possess and maintain the following FDNY Certificates of Fitness to operate and inspect building systems: A-35 Operate Air Compressor, F-01 Citywide Fire Guard for Impairment, F-60 Fire Guard for Torch Operations, F-89 Fire Life Safety Director, G-91 Supervision of Natural gas Co-Generation Systems, S-12 Supervision of Sprinkler Systems, S-13 Supervision of Standpipe Systems, P-98 Fuel Oil Piping and Storage System
Preferred
BOMI RPA, SMT and/or SMA certification preferred
Company
The Durst Organization
The Durst Organization was founded in 1915 by Joseph and Rose Durst with the philosophy of: “Leave each place better than you found it.” For generations, Durst has been a family-run business dedicated to community and sustainability.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alexander Durst
Chief Development Officer
Saul Ramirez
Business and Strategic Partnerships Associate
Recent News
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