Engineer, Operating Shift Lead

How You’ll Contribute

The Shift Leader is responsible for the day to day operations and maintenance program during the assigned shift. Also responsible for the supervision, motivation and discipline of the 3 employees assigned to this shift. The shift handles demands for all after hour functions of the Society such as temperature, lighting, power or any other requirement the function may have. The shift leader will know all building systems, hours of operations for the various systems, ability to program systems via our EMS, able to handle multiple situations in a professional manner. The person in this position is considered essential personnel. Essential personnel is defined in section 5 of this document.

Your Impact

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor all building mechanical, electrical and life safety systems as required during the shift and keep a written account of the shifts activities. (65%)
• Assist as needed with all after hour functions of the Society, including programming of equipment via the EMS, adjusting time clocks for lighting, responding to any other demands or concerns the function may have. (10%)
• Oversee and ensure the maintenance program assigned to this shift is completed in a professional and timely manner, diagnosing problems, recommending and or ordering the necessary components to keep the equipment operating in an as new state. (10%)
• Perform testing, operations and maintenance of mechanical and life safety systems as required by either law or manufacturers recommendations. Perform the required daily testing and adjusting of water treatment systems assigned to the shift. (5%)
• Administrative duties include daily logs of equipment operations, written account of the shift activities, work order and PM documentation and closeout, research and reference of equipment OEM records and maintenance practices, perform periodic and annual performance reviews of personnel assigned to this shift. Also continuous review of all building systems looking for any areas where improvements/ enhancements resulting in conservation of utilities can be made. (10%)

Minimum Education Required

A high school graduate with extensive continuing education in the fields of engineering and maintenance either from community college, trade or technical schools or the National Association of Power Engineers Education Foundation. A 3rd class District of Columbia Steam Operators license and Universal CFC certification is required. A minimum of 24 hours per year of continuing education in the engineering field is a job requirement.

Minimum Years and Type of Experience

Proven supervisory skills and 7 to 10 years of hands-on experience are required.

Knowledge and Skills Required

This person will have extensive practical experience in the areas of HVAC, steam boilers, centrifugal chillers, refrigeration systems, VAV and variable frequency drives, energy management systems, fire alarm and fire suppression systems, water treatment systems and practices, packaged AC units, commercial food service equipment and all other systems necessary for providing a first class working environment in a class A office complex. Must have computer skills and knowledge of standard MicroSoft software programs. Must have good oral and written communication skills.

Supervision

1-5 staff members

Salary Information

The National Geographic Society offers a competitive and holistic total rewards package. Our compensation structure and transparent pay philosophy are based on industry-specific market data for similar-sized nonprofit organizations.

The salary range for this position accounts for a wide range of factors including but not limited to organizational need; specific skill sets; experience and training; certifications; and more. At the National Geographic Society, individuals are typically hired at or near the starting point of the salary range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

The hourly range for this position is $38.80 - $40.87.

In addition, the National Geographic Society offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance; engaging and comprehensive wellness program; 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions after 6 months of employment; flexible paid time off benefits with up to 22 days of paid annual leave per calendar year (15 days for new hires in their first year, prorated based on the number of pay periods remaining in the year) and 10 days of sick leave; 12 paid holidays and a paid winter break between December 25 and 31; paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility benefits; learning and development opportunities; Lifestyle Spending Account; pet adoption assistance and insurance; pre-tax transportation benefits with a generous employer subsidy; employer-paid life insurance and disability benefit; and a variety of National Geographic discounts and perks.

Job Designation

Resident - Our Resident category recognizes that certain staff need to be physically present at Base Camp to do their work. Some Resident staff must be at Base Camp every day to do their jobs, while others may only need to be physically present onsite some of the time to meet looming deadlines or to get work done and may require a unique schedule. As such, this category has been revised to provide maximum flexibility depending on what’s required for each individual role. The days Resident staff come into the office will be determined by their teams and workflow, and they should work with their supervisors to determine their specific schedule. And throughout the year, their schedule may be adjusted based on cyclical work cycles, deadlines, and/or ebbs and flows of work.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization.