Facilities Operations Chief Engineer

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Associate Director of Facilities Operations, the Facilities Operations Chief Engineer provides technical management and leadership for the Central Plant and the Control Specialists. The Central Plant operates and maintains the campus central boiler/chiller plant, heating hot water and chilled water distribution systems, chilled water thermal storage system, and air conditioning and refrigeration systems campus wide. The Control Specialists maintain the campus Building Automation System currently utilizing the Siemens platform.

The incumbent manages several campus maintenance services and supply contracts, serves as primary design reviewer for a variety of small maintenance, repair and replacement projects; and develops and administers a campus-wide Building Automation System (BAS). In addition, the incumbent serves as a member of the long-range strategic planning group for the Facilities Operations department. To ensure quality construction for Cal Poly, the incumbent reviews project designs for conformity with campus engineering design standards, codes of construction, and best practices. This position has some contact with the public, involving department and outside staff, vendors, and contractors for the purpose of exchanging information pertaining to project assessment, procedures, materials, and timelines.

Department Summary

Facilities Management and Development (FMD), a unit within the Administration and Finance Division (A&F), is responsible for the planning, design, construction, operations, maintenance, and repair of university facilities, grounds, and infrastructure. FMD consists of four critical and interdependent support departments, including Customer & Business Services; Facilities Planning & Capital Projects; Facilities Operations; and Energy, Utilities & Sustainability. In support of the Cal Poly mission, the FMD department is committed to sustainability, responsible stewardship of natural resources, and promoting an inclusive culture that values individual and organizational integrity, civility, equity, and diversity.

Key Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in the design, maintenance and repair of central plant systems and components and building HVAC systems.
• Thorough knowledge of effective personnel management practices and supervisory skills including a demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Demonstrated experience in effective leadership and team management with a proven ability to organize and manage teams.
• Thorough knowledge of project management techniques related to maintenance, renovation, and new construction including skills in design, planning, scheduling, staffing, purchasing, budget, and quality control.
• Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret, communicate, and apply federal and state laws, CSU and university personnel policies, and collective bargaining agreements.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field AND five (5) years of progressively responsible experience working in a large maintenance department with at least two (2) years in a management/supervisory role.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range: $112,000 - $130,000 per year. Note that the offer is calculated based on the background and relevant years of experience of the individual selected.

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.

Cal Poly

Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu .

Diversity Statement

At Cal Poly, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.

Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. Cal Poly is an equal opportunity employer.

Supplemental Information

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive.

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H-1B visas).

Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.

Advertised: Jan 10 2025 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close:

Closing Date/Time:

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• California Polytechnic State University

• 805-756-2236

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