Senior Chief Engineer

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Senior Chief Engineer - JLL

What this job involves:

The Senior Chief Engineer is the senior technical leader responsible for ensuring the safe compliant and reliable operation of all critical building systems supporting GMP manufacturing laboratories utilities and infrastructure. This role drives system reliability leads engineering teams maintains audit readiness and ensures alignment with FDA OSHA environmental and internal quality standards.

This role directly supports uptime risk mitigation emergency response readiness and the strategic objectives of JLL and site leadership.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Lead emergency response with urgency technical accuracy and command presence.

• Conduct monthly engineering emergency drills covering system failures power events and infrastructure interruptions.

• Maintain realtime readiness of generators UPS systems fire life safety equipment and other critical systems.

• Ensure full training compliance for all emergency roles and engineering personnel.

• Provide technical direction coaching and mentorship for nighttime engineering staff.

• Deliver monthly technical training sessions on HVAC MEP BAS utilities and mechanical systems.

• Develop job aids and technical instructions to support consistent and compliant work execution.

• Review and improve job plans and documentation to ensure clarity accuracy and reliability.

• Conduct weekly performance reviews of critical systems and utilities identifying vulnerabilities early.

• Implement Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) strategies across all major systems.

• Ensure preventive maintenance activities are completed on schedule and documented accurately to GMP standards.

• Support and lead troubleshooting of BAS utility systems HVAC platforms and critical temperature controls during night shift operations.

• Maintain a zerocompromise mindset on safety and compliance.

• Ensure engineering staff complete required EHS GMP and regulatory training on time.

• Immediately report near misses hazards and safety events through appropriate systems.

• Exercise authority to stop work immediately when risks to safety or compliance are observed.

• Ensure adherence to OSHA JLL EHS policies and sitespecific safety expectations.

• Provide consistent communication to the Sr. Facility Manager regarding system risks reliability concerns and key escalations.

• Support FDA GMP EHS and internal audits with accurate documentation and SME participation.

• Track uptime SLA performance maintenance compliance and reliability metrics.

• Demonstrate strong proactive leadership with technicians stakeholders and crossfunctional partners.

• Execute a structured plan to update all major equipment job plans and job details.

• Improve documentation quality aligned with ALCOA principles.

• Develop clear job aids to guide technicians through compliant maintenance execution.

Required Qualifications:

• 7 years of engineering maintenance mechanical or utilities experience.

• 3 years in a supervisory chief engineer or senior technical leadership role.

• Experience in GMP pharmaceutical biotech or other FDAregulated environments.

• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC utilities mechanical electrical and BAS systems.

• Proven ability to lead and develop engineering teams across night operations.

• Proficiency with CMMS (Maximo preferred).

• Ability to read engineering drawings SOPs and technical documentation.

• Strong communication problemsolving and leadership capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting regulatory inspections (FDA OSHA EMA).

• Knowledge of RCM FMEA rootcause investigations and reliability methodologies.

• Experience with commissioning qualification and lifecycle management of critical systems.

• Technical certifications (HVAC electrical controls CMRP etc.).

Competencies:

• Decisive and proactive leadership

• High technical aptitude across MEP/HVAC/Utilities

• Excellent communication and crossfunctional collaboration

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical thinking

• High attention to documentation accuracy

• Ownership mentality and continuous improvement mindset

Hiring Notes / Additional Information:

• Night-shift leadership role supporting missioncritical operations.

• May require additional oncall or emergency response readiness.

• Essential for uptime audit readiness and reliability improvements across the facility.

• Works closely with engineering teams EHSS Quality Operations and JLL leadership.

Location:

Onsite - New Albany OH

Work Shift:

Flexible Nights 8-hour shift Overtime based on business needs.

Salary/ Comp:

$4067 - $5894 per hour $84600 - $122700 Overtime compensation.

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 others 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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If this job description resonates with you we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet all the requirements. Were interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• Comprehensive Medical Dental & Vision Care

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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