First Class Operating Engineer

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Please note: this is a Talent Pipeline requisition. There is currently NO OPEN ROLE associated with this requisition.

Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) Local is a hard services-led, tailored facility management solution. We self-perform hard services while partnering with best-in-class soft service providers to offer custom facility and project management solutions to our clients. We focus on empowering our team with a high-level of downstream accountability, resulting in an agile and efficient service delivery.

In addition to our core facility and project management capabilities, our platform offers direct access to our Best-in-Class services including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience.

About the Role:

As a CBRE First Class Operating Engineer, you will provide technical leadership, operational oversight, and support for maintenance and optimization activities while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

This role is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of complex central utility plants, high-pressure steam systems, HVAC equipment, electrical generation, and associated building systems.

What You’ll Do:

• Operate, monitor, and optimize central heating, cooling, steam, and power generation systems.
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to operating and maintenance personnel.
• Ensure compliance with TSSA regulations, operating procedures, safety policies, and environmental requirements.
• Monitor plant performance through building automation systems (BAS) and other control platforms.
• Investigate equipment failures and develop corrective action plans.
• Coordinate planned shutdowns, start-ups, and major maintenance activities.
• Review operating logs, performance reports, and regulatory documentation.
• Support emergency response and incident management activities.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on energy efficiency and system reliability.
• Interface with clients, contractors, vendors, and regulatory authorities.

CBRE is using this platform to provide general information to individuals who want to learn more about a career at CBRE. If an opportunity opens that matches your qualifications, we will reach out to you at that time. We are growing a world-class organization with a world-class team and appreciate your interest in CBRE. We welcome you to explore our Careers page and apply directly to any positions that interest you. We will not consider the submission of resumes on this platform as an expression of interest in any posted position at CBRE.

What You’ll Need:

• Ontario First Class Operating Engineer Certificate.
• 10+ years of progressive operating engineering experience in central plants, district energy systems, airports, hospitals, utilities, industrial facilities, or other critical environments.
• Strong knowledge of boilers, chillers, pressure vessels, pumps, generators, HVAC systems, and water treatment programs.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and BAS platforms.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Preferred knowledge and experience in.
• • Airport operations or large-scale transportation infrastructure
  • Energy management and sustainability programs
  • Emergency power generation systems
  • Project management
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages application from all persons regardless of race, creed, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, colour, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, family status, gender identity or expression, disability or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, provincial or territorial law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individual with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [email protected] or via telephone at Via telephone at +1 866 388 4346 (Canada) and +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.)