The staffing solutions division of GDKN is a leading provider of end-to-end solutions in the temporary staffing space. With companies across the globe laying critical emphasis on their human resources management, demand for temporary staffing is rapidly growing because it improves focus on core/critical activities and can be adapted to the seasonal nature of business, addresses business uncertainties and the demand for rapid growth. In short, temporary staffing creates a very nimble human capital platform which allows organizations to maximize their productivity and flexibility at all times.

GDKN is one of the very few minority business enterprises in North America that has the status of Preferred vendor with world’s largest corporations in various industries including:

• Electric
• Gas
• Telephone Utilities
• Manufacturing
• Defense
• Banking/Financial,
• Information Technology
• Healthcare/Pharmaceutical

The O&M Chief Operating Engineer is part of our P3 Building Technologies & Solutions business 

•WHAT YOU WILL DO:

•Reporting to the Customer Business Manager, the Chief Operating Engineer is responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the Central Utility Plant (CUP), HVAC, air handling units, emergency generators along with various other critical building systems at a Hospital in Vaughan. The facility is managed by client Canada LP, and is a P3 environment.

•PRINCIPLE DUTIES:

•Monitors and oversees Steam Boiler Plant, Chiller Plant, Emergency Generators, HVAC, AHUs and Medical Gas systems.

•She/he oversees a team of Operating Engineers that are unionized.

•Provide leadership and mentoring to all front line team members within the business unit

•Implements operational and preventative maintenance plans for the Utility Plant, which support Hospital operations and reduce risk.

•Ensures compliance with all applicable regulations, standards and Hospital policies.

•Identifies ongoing energy conservation measures and undertakes measures to operate the plant within predetermined energy targets.

•Provides recommendations to senior management on emerging technology, trends, legislative changes and industry best practices.

•Establishes and monitors annual goals and objectives to ensure ongoing improvements in customer service, operational efficiency, cost effectiveness, safety and compliance.

•Regularly interacts with approved consultants, suppliers and service providers.

•Coordinates contracted services and manages a variety of projects pertaining to building systems and the Central Utility Plant.

•Respond to emergency or demand phone calls 24/7 that are escalated by a team member on shift or hospital leadership.

•Ability to share on-call 24 hour status with other managers, as may be requested or required

•Being prepared to cover shifts in the event of an absence or illness.

•Investigate, prepare data and provide a presentation to hospital leadership where a failure condition exists, or where the hospital feels client has not meet their contract obligations.

•Ability to backfill O&M Operations Manager during absences or vacations

•QUALIFICATIONS

•PREFERRED:

•Experience in a Management role

•Experience in a hospital, and in particular P3 environments is preferred

•Post-secondary training in business management preferred

•Significant and recent management/leadership/technical experience, preferably in a health care setting

•Proven superior strategic thinking, analytical, decision making, and problem-solving skills required

•Demonstrated fiscal responsibility and budget management experience

•Understanding of current CSA infection prevention and control practices preferred

•Demonstrated high level of emotional Intelligence and self-management principles

•Well-developed communication, influence, persuasion and negotiation skills with the ability to provide clear direction and follow-up

•Knowledge of current building standards, code and legislative requirements for systems under their care

REQUIRED:

•Operating Engineer certification with the TSSA is mandatory – 3rd class or above

•Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in an engineering or related field

•Minimum 6 to 8 years of experience as an Operating Engineer is required

•Computer proficiency (Work, Word, Power Point)

•Proficiency in Building Automation (BAS) and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) required

•Strong organization, prioritization and time-management skills required

•Demonstrated thorough understanding of applicable legislation and standards required

•Demonstrated leadership, coaching, interpersonal, communication and risk management skills

•Experience working in a global team environment and communicating effectively across multiple cultures

•Skilled at client relationship management

•High degree of client service orientation and sense of urgency

•Self-motivated, accountable and timely with the ability to multi-task

•Skilled at emergency preparedness and business continuity planning and execution

•Proficient at being a safety leader

•Demonstrated ability to respond quickly and effectively under pressure

•Fully Vaccinated and able to provide proof

•Business references if requested

REQUIRED:

•Operating Engineer certification with the TSSA is mandatory – 3rd class or above

•Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in an engineering or related field

•Minimum 6 to 8 years of experience as an Operating Engineer is required

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.