Chief Engineer

The Chief Engineer will be based at Amentum sites in US Embassy, Caracas supporting DiPSS Venezuela BLS contract in support of the US. Department of State. The Chief Engineer is responsible for all water purification, water storage, water distribution and wastewater treatments, as well as generators, and associated power generation, transmission and distribution equipment.  The Chief Engineer is also responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of power plants, generators, compressors, air conditioning systems, etc., and operates industrial machinery and equipment in various forms.  The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

DUTIES:

• Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
• Comply with all Environmental & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals.  Provide information and materials to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation.
• Responsible for managing, monitoring and tracking physical plant and building operations services.
• Supervise and oversee the operations of the water and wastewater treatment plants to include all water quality laboratory, pumping, filtering, piping and control systems.
• Ensure the viability, availability and safety of water treatment and waste distribution systems.
•  Maintain water well operations and water storage systems.
• Manage water treatment waste stream to contractual standards.
• Oversee the:
  • Prime power and water/wastewater treatment programs;
  •  Operation, calibration, diagnostics, troubleshooting and repairs to all mechanical, electrical equipment systems and electrical/pneumatic control systems.
  • Preventative maintenance, condition monitoring, repair, installation and modernization of all power generation, transmission and distribution equipment on site; and
  • Support of prime power generators made by Caterpillar, Cummins, Perkins, FG Wilson and other manufacturers, with outputs ranging from 20KW up to 160KW.
• Provide daily guidance and direction to supervisors, operators, mechanics and technicians.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled inspections.
•  Assist in developing the SOW when requested, including diagrams and specifications in compliance with Overseas Building Operations (OBO), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and National electric Code (NEC) standards.
•  Maintain effective, timely and respectful communication and interaction with other employees and managers, and support other organizations.
• Perform administrative tasks including ordering material, inventorying and scheduling work.
• Manage logistics, stock levels and workflow processes.
• Collect, analyze and summarize data for report preparation and submit written reports.
• Maintain appropriate technical library and record keeping, which documents all procedures necessary to accomplish assigned responsibilities.
• Responsible for facility custodianship of work area and management of tools, equipment and spare parts.
• Take initiative to analyze situations and make frequent technical decisions based on specifications, safety and electrical codes. 
• Evaluate operational effectiveness and develop/maintain effective operational control mechanisms. 
• Responsible for allocating and managing staff resources according to changing needs
• Identify problem areas and respond to mission requirements to perform task order requirements.
• Plan and manage projects.

 Control resources; monitor staff proficiency and qualifications; monitor the locations and activities of assets; and coordinate the flow of information to and from O&M staff and USG representatives. 

• Resolve physical plant and building operations issues.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

REQUIRED:

• Minimum Acceptable Experience Level:
  • Five (5) years supervisory experience in physical plant and building operations, including power plants for large facilities.

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledge of applicable U.S. codes and accepted trade practices.
  • Knowledge and experience regarding occupational hazards of the electrical and mechanical trades, related safety precautions and considerable skill required for the installation, maintenance and repair of power generation and water/wastewater treatment systems and equipment.
  • Good organizational and communication skills with the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently.
  • Knowledge of principles and processes involved in supporting contract responsibilities at an overseas facility.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of physical plant and building operations for a comparable facility.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and manage staff.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules.
  • Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects.
  • Cross-cultural sensitivity with an international perspective.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, problem solving and time management skills.
  • Expert computer skills, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Ability to become an active and functioning member of a team.
  • Ability to be innovative and be an agent for change.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills to direct employees, prepare reports for upper management and facilitate/disseminate information.
• Licenses and Certifications:  
  • Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE) certification as a Certified Plant Engineer (CPE). 
  • Valid driver’s license from home of record.
• Security Vetting:
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain Secret Clearance.

• Language Skills:
  • Satisfactory English proficiency to meet job requirements.

Desired

•  Relevant overseas physical plant and building operations experience.
•  Previous international experience and previous work experience in harsh environmental conditions.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.
• Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
• Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job.