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Senior Operating Engineer

MalaceHR


Job Location:

Nashville, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 1 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 28 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Operating Engineer
Keep Critical Facilities Running at Their Best

Were looking for a skilled Senior Operating Engineer to help maintain optimize and improve the performance of complex commercial this role youll be the driving force behind the reliability efficiency and safety of essential building systems.

If youre a hands-on problem solver who enjoys tackling complex mechanical systems improving operational performance and making a meaningful impact every day wed love to hear from you.

What Youll Do

As a Senior Operating Engineer youll take ownership of building operations by maintaining troubleshooting and optimizing critical mechanical electrical HVAC and plumbing systems. Your expertise will help ensure facilities remain safe efficient and fully operational.

Your day-to-day responsibilities include:
  • Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on commercial HVAC systems water chillers pumps motors air handlers and other mechanical equipment.

  • Diagnose and resolve issues involving mechanical electrical plumbing and building automation systems using industry best practices.

  • Manage and document maintenance activities through a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

  • Monitor building performance and identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency reduce operating costs and optimize system performance.

  • Collaborate with team members contractors and building occupants to coordinate maintenance activities and respond to service requests.

  • Support general building maintenance and complete plumbing and electrical repairs as needed.

  • Maintain a safe work environment while ensuring compliance with all applicable codes regulations and company safety standards.

What You Bring
Required Qualifications
  • Valid state drivers license maintained throughout employment.

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in building engineering or facilities maintenance with expertise in one or more of the following:

    • Commercial HVAC systems

    • Plumbing

    • Electrical equipment repair

    • General building maintenance

  • Experience working with commercial HVAC equipment including pumps motors air handlers and building automation/controls systems.

  • Ability to independently troubleshoot diagnose and repair mechanical plumbing and electrical systems.

  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office web-based applications tablets laptops and smartphones.

  • High school diploma or GED.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build positive working relationships across diverse teams.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Universal EPA 608 Certification.

  • Experience using CMMS software for maintenance planning and work order management.

  • Knowledge of MEP and HVAC system design and operating principles.

  • Experience with energy management systems and building automation technologies.

  • Experience working in commercial institutional or industrial facilities.

  • A track record of implementing energy efficiency or sustainability initiatives.

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to build your career while working on complex building systems in a collaborative safety-focused environment. Youll have the chance to expand your technical expertise contribute to operational excellence and make a meaningful impact by ensuring facilities remain reliable efficient and operating at peak performance.

If youre ready to put your technical skills to work in a challenging and rewarding role wed love to hear from you.