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Douglas Emmett Management, LLC
Chief Operating Engineer
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What they do
A Fire Chief manages the operation of a fire station and leads teams of firefighters at the site of a fire. A Fire Marshall leads safety inspections of buildings to ensure compliance with local fire codes, and leads investigations to determine the cause of a fire.
$101,928 / year median in California
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Chief Operating Engineer 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars Los Angeles, CA 90024 $60
- $65 an hour
- Full-time Douglas Emmett Management, LLC 53 reviews $60
- $65 an hour
- Full-time
SCOPE AND PURPOSE
Douglas Emmett is seeking a Chief Operating Engineer responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of the mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire life safety equipment of a Class A high rise office building. Douglas Emmett offers ample growth opportunities and the anticipated career progression for this Chief Operating Engineer would be to Regional Engineer.RESPONSIBILITES
- Respond to work order requests from tenants and building staff
- Main, operate, and inspect all building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical in keeping with industry and DE practices.
- Work with Property Manager and Regional Engineer to direct, supervise, and train engineering and janitorial staff.
- Maintain mechanical operating standards for the building including: seasonal temperature adjustments, on/mid/off peak operations, and automatic EMS settings.
- Develop and maintain records of inventory of all equipment, tools, and supplies.
- Maintain permits and certificates for: fire extinguisher services, elevators, fire pump, emergency generator, pressure vessels, and sewer/storm water.
- Responsible for the timely completion of all annual building services including Regulation 4 testing
- Work with Property Manager to obtain bids for equipment maintenance contracts, repair work, and capital projects.
- Maintain compliance with OSHA regulations, SCAQMD regulations, and hazardous chemicals program.
- Assist Property Manager with preparation of the annual budget
- Special projects as assigned by Property Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of building engineering experience (Class A office preferred)
- Demonstrated competence in commercial HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire life safety, and building maintenance.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment to formulate and implement solutions
- Maintain professional demeanor and excellent customer service when interacting with building management, tenants and vendors.
- Projects a professional image by meeting Douglas Emmett dress code standards.
- Can perform the essential physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$60.00- $65.