Chief Operating Engineer – O&M Chief Stationary Operator

Full Time
  • Full Time
  • Vaughan
  • 200 - 250
  • Salary: 200 - 250

Johnson Controls



The Operations & Maintenance Chief Operating Engineer is part of our P3 Building Technologies & Solutions business at Johnson Controls. This position will be located at the Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital.

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 Johnson Controls Canada LP, and is a P3 environment.

How you will do it


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 JCI has not meet their contract obligations.

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

What we look for


(Required Qualifications – Education, Skills & Experience)

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

(Preferred Qualifications – Education, Skills & Experience)

Experience in a Management role is required


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


Who we are

Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view .

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