Lead Operating Engineer

This position is responsible for the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of facility equipment and utility systems within the assigned scope. As the Lead Boiler House Operator/Engineer, this role provides technical leadership and serves as the primary point of communication for operating engineers, maintenance personnel, and site management regarding equipment performance, operational issues, maintenance activities, and facility needs.

The position plays a critical role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of high-pressure steam boilers and supporting utility systems while delivering exceptional service to the client. This role requires a hands-on approach to operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing facility equipment and systems, while supporting continuous improvement, safety compliance, and operational excellence.

• →Serve as the lead for monitoring the performance of key systems and assets, providing leadership in troubleshooting, resolving issues, and responding to operational needs.
• →Supervise the team responsible for the operation and maintenance of multiple building systems, including HVAC, central utility plants, electrical systems, and plumbing.
• →Organize, direct, and oversee daily facilities operations, maintenance activities, and major repair projects.
• →Drive continuous improvement through regular review and analysis of operational performance data for systems and assets.
• →Ensure all work performed under this position's responsibility complies with JLL and client quality requirements, with particular emphasis on GxP-related activities.
• →Provide leadership, technical guidance, and safety oversight to operating and maintenance technicians.
• →Communicate regularly with the JLL Site Manager and participate in scheduled staff meetings and calls.
• →Coordinate work activities with vendors, facilities personnel, and service providers to ensure efficient execution with minimal disruption to client operations.
• →Implement and manage preventive maintenance programs in accordance with JLL and client standards.
• →Coordinate the scheduling, maintenance, and monitoring of HVAC, water, electrical, steam, and utility systems to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operation.
• →Manage performance evaluation and development processes for direct reports.
• →Review completed work orders, maintenance logs, forms, and supporting documentation daily to ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper documentation within the Lotte CMMS.
• →Monitor equipment reliability by inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and adjusting equipment to minimize downtime and service interruptions.
• →Support maintenance planning initiatives utilizing reliability-centered maintenance practices to improve system performance and asset longevity.
• →Perform a broad range of installation, maintenance, and repair activities on boilers, HVAC systems, chillers, cooling towers, air handling units, and other critical facility infrastructure.
• →Oversee daily operations and maintenance activities performed by JLL personnel and contractors. Prepare safety permits, lockout/tagout permits, and related documentation while ensuring all work is performed safely and efficiently.
• →Perform complex operating procedures necessary to support the safe and reliable operation of high-pressure steam boilers, laboratory utilities, emergency generators, fire pumps, and associated equipment.
• →Monitor and maintain water chemistry for boilers, cooling towers, and closed-loop systems, making corrective adjustments as necessary.
• →Maintain safe, clean, organized, and audit-ready conditions within the boiler plant, chiller plant, laboratory utility spaces, cooling tower areas, generator rooms, switchgear rooms, air handling equipment rooms, steam stations, and condensate return systems.
• →Respond to emergency situations, identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and coordinate support from on-duty mechanics or emergency response resources when necessary.
• →Ensure all mechanical spaces remain safe, clean, secure, and orderly at all times.
• →Maintain strict compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, regulatory, and site-specific standards and procedures.
• →Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 years of experience on building operations, building automation, system controls, HVAC/R and boilers.
• Pesticide Applicators license required.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Must have general knowledge of industry maintenance and repair practices
• Ability to work independently and plan work without direct supervision.
• Strong customer service skills are required.
• Ability to solve problems.
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communications skills.
• Able to work independently with limited supervision.
• Effective use of technology and tools including proficiency in Excel and Office (e-mail).

• Operating Engineers license or equivalent.
• Universal refrigerant certification

Onsite - East Syracuse, NY.

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Rotating 12h shift - Full Time + Overtime Based on business needs.

At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way — for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees. We choose to take the more inspiring, innovative, and optimistic path on our journey toward success. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, which allows us to create transformative solutions for the real estate industry. We support each other's wellbeing and champion inclusivity and belonging across teams.

JLL is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.