Senior Chief Engineer

Company: JLL
Location: New Albany
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way . Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. 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 real?time 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 zero?compromise 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 site?specific 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 cross?functional 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 FDA?regulated 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, problem?solving, and leadership capabilities. Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting regulatory inspections (FDA, OSHA, EMA). Knowledge of RCM, FMEA, root?cause 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 cross?functional 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 mission?critical operations. May require additional on?call 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: $40,67 - $58,94 per hour | $84,600 - $122,700 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 other's 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. Location: On-site –New Albany, OH 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. 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