Chief Engineer (Contingent Upon Contract Award)

About Us

When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture. The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has supported critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is on facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We empower our employees through competitive compensation, benefits, professional growth opportunities and authentic communication.

Position Location

This position is located in Blackstone, VA and is contingent upon contract award.

Job Overview

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the supervision of maintenance operations, all assigned equipment, and the physical condition of facilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and schedule staff to perform scheduled preventive maintenance on equipment and update building inventory.
• Participate in recruitment, examination, and the hiring process.
• Evaluate, praise and discipline assigned staff as needed.
• Work with the Program Manager and participate in the individual career development of assigned staff.
• Act as a mentor by providing hands-on technical training.
• Review and provide solutions to technical issues, recommending and implementing improvements.
• Conduct safety meetings and training on a regular basis.
• Encourage and monitor adherence to professional and mandated standards.
• Maintain and review work records of assigned staff or crews.
• Determine time, materials, supplies, and overall costs needed to complete assignments and provide input into the budget process.
• Ensure that safe and efficient work practices and procedures are followed, including those pertaining to the set-up of work sites, use of equipment, maintenance and storage of equipment, materials and tools, and use of personal protective equipment.
• Inspect U.S. government internal building projects for compliance with specifications, standards, and codes, coordinating work within the city and other agencies.
• Develop and adhere to a preventive maintenance program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in facilities management or a related discipline.
• Certifications in equipment operations and five or more years of supervisory experience in physical plant and building operations, including power plants for large facilities.
• Top‑Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Certificate from the Association for Facilities Engineers (AFE) as a CPE, United States Coast Guard Third Assistant Engineer License for Steam, Motor, or Gas Turbine vessels of any horsepower, or a U.S. State Stationary Engineers License.

Disclosures

Chugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Chugach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. Contact to request an accommodation. Chugach Government Solutions supports pay transparency and equitable compensation practices. Compensation for this role is based on responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and contract requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.