Supervisor, Building Engineering and Chief Operating Engineer

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Reporting to Associate Director, Facilities Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering Services, the incumbent provides leadership and sound management in the operation and maintenance of combined heat and power plant, auxiliary plants, primary and secondary thermal network, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, and Building Automation Systems (BAS). In addition, the position is accountable for the effective operation of equipment that produces and transports energy and plays an active role in programs to conserve energy use. This position also performs the duties of Chief Operating Engineer under the Operating Engineer’s Act O.Reg 219/01.

The Supervisor Building Engineering and Chief Operating Engineer is responsible for health and safety standards and practices for their area. They are also accountable for facilities asset management implemented in the Computer Aided Facility Management Software, documentation and associated knowledge management practices and processes. The incumbent acts as the department expert in building engineering and supports short- and long-range planning to ensure that Algonquin College is legally compliant with legislative and code requirements, as well as any audit / reporting requirements from Ontario Ministries.

The Supervisor Building Engineering and Chief Operating Engineer is accountable to ensure the development, deployment, and execution of standard of operations and maintenance program that meets TSSA, OBC, NFPA, environmental regulations and best practices in Building Engineering within an established budget. The incumbent is well versed in developing and monitoring proactive mechanical and services, along with enhancing and being current about associated safety programs and applicable codes. The incumbent possesses solid experience in forecasting, maintaining budgets and driving projects associated with maintenance, including small to large capital enhancements, project definition, schedule, budgeting, procurement, execution, start up, operability and health and safety.

The incumbent must be able to communicate effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to the College and College community. Well-developed skills for leading and mentoring a team of technical professionals is required and acting as a role model and demonstrating best practices, safety, and technical proficiency. The incumbent will embrace change and has a continuous improvement philosophy.

​Required Qualifications:

• Minimum two (2) year diploma: Power Engineering Technician, Mechanical Technology and other related diploma in Power Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning. (or equivalent education and experience).

• Operating Engineer – Fourth (4th) Class designation

• Red seal equivalent: Gas Technician level 1, Oil burner Technician level 1, Refrigeration Mechanic an asset.

• Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience including: 

  • Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in supervising or guiding a team, overseeing direct reports and human resources issues 

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience working and managing with vendors and third-party Contractors 

  • Experience in implementing, maintaining and working with a recognized maintenance management software. 

  • Must be familiar with the operation and execution of preventive maintenance in a large institutional setting with a particular emphasis on education and have dealt with internal unionized personnel and external contractors. 

  • Must be familiar with procurement process in a publicly funded organization 

  • Must have cast, created, controlled and held responsible for meeting a complex departmental budget relating to breakdown repairs, preventive maintenance and operations. 

  • Experience in budget management and control in a large institutional environment. 

  • Must be familiar with the principles of energy conservation and have experience with implementing energy efficient projects. 

  • Must be familiar with the operation and legislative requirements with respect to registered plants typically gained by either working in a plant or being responsible for one. 

  • Experience with a CAFM system and BAS; Leadership skills, management and organizational skills.

  • Exposure to Capital project work and construction.

  • Familiarity with building code issues, ASHRAE guidelines for buildings and in particular TSSA regulations related to Operating Engineer Act, Boilers and Pressure Vessels and Fuels Safety

  • Proficiency with standard suite MS Office tools.

Skills:

• Be able to establish and lead a team in a progressive departmental team environment. 

• Proven team leader, team player, committed to excellence, positive attitude, and excellent interpersonal skills. 

• Be able to understand the issues and intricacies of Facility Management.  

• Exposure to Capital project work and construction.  

• Familiar with Provincial legislation with respect to post-secondary education facilities, environmental regulations with respect to facilities.  

• Be familiar with long term and strategic planning processes and issues.  

• Knowledge of construction litigation and law an asset, good knowledge of contracts and tendering.  

• Excellent planning, analytical and organizational skills 

• Be able to understand the operating principles of modern building control systems and mechanical systems. 

• Familiarity with building code issues, ASHRAE guidelines for buildings and in particular TSSA regulations related to Operating Engineer Act, Boilers and Pressure Vessels and Fuels Safety 

• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to quickly understand and identify issues and implement solutions. 

• Be able to communicate to the College Community, the facilities consulting industry and regulatory bodies such as municipal and Provincial Government agencies using well developed verbal written, presentation and electronic communication skills. 

• Writing skills for reports and proposals are used daily and must be appropriate for review and decision making by senior managers with limited prior review by others.  

• Skill with e-mail, Microsoft Word and Excel is a must, Access, and PowerPoint. 

* This position is paid at Payband 11

* Vacancy is for P01476

This position requires regular on-site work at Algonquin College’s Woodroffe (Ottawa) Campus  

Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources department at [email protected]. While we thank all those who apply, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.