Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated

Chief Engineer, Central Utility Plant

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated$110K — $130K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in large central utility plant operations
  • 5+ years of leadership experience in healthcare or industrial settings
  • Valid First-Class Stationary Engineer license or equivalent certifications
  • Strong technical knowledge of high-pressure steam and chilled water systems
  • Understanding of regulations like ASME, EPA, and OSHA
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments

Responsibilities

  • Direct 24/7 operation, maintenance, and water chemistry of the central utility plant
  • Lead and mentor a team of plant operators and engineers
  • Monitor and optimize plant efficiency and utility distribution
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
  • Manage predictive maintenance programs using CMMS
  • Coordinate utility distribution shutdowns with hospital leadership
  • Respond to emergencies and troubleshoot equipment failures
  • Oversee operational budgets and manage vendor contracts

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care
  • Paid parental leave at full salary
  • Generous paid time off and holidays
  • Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
Full Job Description
Shift Schedule: 3rd Shift (Night) - overnight hours

What this job involves:

As the Chief Engineer, Central Utility Plant (CUP) for a premier hospital client account, you will lead the critical utility generation and distribution infrastructure that serves as the heartbeat of the clinical campus. This role has ultimate oversight of the central plant, including high-pressure steam boilers, large centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, cogeneration systems, and emergency power generation. Your expertise ensures the uninterrupted delivery of thermal and electrical utilities essential for patient care and life-safety operations.

What your day-to-day will look like:

  • Direct the safe and efficient 24/7 operation, maintenance, and water chemistry of high-pressure steam boilers, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, and auxiliary CUP equipment.


  • Lead and develop a high-performing team of plant operators and stationary engineers, ensuring we support each other's wellbeing and champion inclusivity and belonging across teams.


  • We believe the most effective teams are built when everyone is empowered to thrive, so you will actively mentor staff, provide clear technical guidance, and encourage professional development.


  • Monitor plant efficiency, fuel consumption, and utility distribution, optimizing plant operations to reduce carbon footprints and lower operating costs.


  • Ensure strict compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations governing boilers, pressure vessels, emissions, fuel storage, and water discharge.


  • Manage the plant's predictive and preventative maintenance programs utilizing computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to maximize plant reliability and minimize downtime.


  • Coordinate closely with hospital leadership and clinical operations to plan and execute critical utility distribution shutdowns and major equipment changeovers with zero impact on clinical operations.


  • Respond immediately to plant emergencies, troubleshooting equipment failures and implementing recovery protocols to maintain uninterrupted utility services to the hospital.


  • Oversee plant operational budgets, manage utility vendor contracts, and supervise external contractors working on major plant capital improvement projects.


Required qualifications:

  • Minimum of 8 years of experience operating and maintaining large central utility plants, with at least 5 years of leadership or supervisory experience in a hospital, healthcare, or high-reliability industrial setting.


  • A valid First-Class Stationary Engineer license or equivalent state/local high-pressure boiler and refrigeration operator certifications.


  • Extensive technical knowledge of high-pressure steam systems, chilled water loops, industrial water treatment, cogeneration (CHP) systems, and computerized Building Automation Systems (BAS).


  • Demonstrated understanding of regulatory requirements governing plant operations, including ASME, EPA, OSHA, NFPA, and Joint Commission standards.


  • Proven ability to manage complex mechanical and thermal calculations to optimize plant thermodynamics and efficiency.


  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to lead technical teams through emergency diagnostic and recovery situations under high-pressure conditions.


Preferred qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related technical discipline.


  • Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) or Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC) designation.


  • We embrace more innovative ways of working and prioritize opportunities to strengthen and advance your career, making experience with smart-plant automation, IoT-driven predictive maintenance, or digital twins highly desirable.


  • We choose to take the more inspiring, innovative, and optimistic path on our journey toward success, so a track record of driving significant decarbonization or energy-reduction initiatives within a CUP is highly valued.


  • Experience with the commissioning, startup, and testing of newly installed industrial chillers, boilers, or cogeneration units in a live hospital setting.


Shift Schedule: 3rd Shift (Night) - overnight hours

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Location:

On-site -Houston, TX

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're 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


At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.

About Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated

Jones Lang LaSalle is a financial and professional services firm that specializes in commercial real estate services and investment management. Its services include: tenant representation for organizations that lease office, industrial and retail spaces; consulting, which supports companies to develop workplace strategies such as occupancy planning, relocations, and energy and environmental sustainability initiatives; project and development services to manage ground-up creation, building construction, and major interior renovations; capital markets and real estate investment banking, which helps organizations buy and sell properties, and improve the financial impact of their real estate; facilities management for a variety of properties including office towers, retail and exhibition centers, and government, collegiate and industrial complexes; property management services, that provide on-site administration to help owners of office, industrial, retail and specialty properties reduce costs and enhance their property values; and valuations that provide impartial assessments of real estate worth through more than 200 corporate offices in 70 countries. Jones Lang LaSalle was formed by the merger of Jones Lang Wootton, a British firm with origins dating back to 1783, and LaSalle Partners, an American company formed from a predecessor launched in 1968. Jones Lang Wootton opened its first US office in New York in 1975. In 1997, the initial public offering was completed by LaSalle Partners for the company's common stock in the market.

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Learn more about Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated
Size
98,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$402.5 million
Founded
1783
5 Year Trend
+8.3%
Revenue
$16.5 billion
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