Chief Operating Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Chief Operating Engineer make in the United States? The average Chief Operating Engineer salary in the United States is $87,403 as of October 30, 2019, but the salary range typically falls between $72,458 and $107,597. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.  View the Cost of Living in Major Cities

Chief Operating Engineer

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Chief operating officer
TBD - Seattle , Washington
... mechanics and engineering of the production system Manage and facilitate production system ... COO, VP of Operations or like experience at a large company, preferably in one of the following ...
Jobtome - 10 days ago
Chief Engineer
Elite Linen and Laundry Service - Tacoma , WA
Experienced engineer needed in a new laundry facility in Tacoma Washington. You need to have your boiler certification and previous experience of working in a laundry facility and knowledge of how to ...
ZipRecruiter - 4 days ago
CFO
Vangst - Portland , OR
Establish credibility both in the organization and with the Board as an effective developer of ... operating needs. * Identify and spearhead strategies and initiatives that ensure functional ...
Vangst - 7 days ago
Chief Engineer
The Jericho Group Consultants - Chicago , IL
"NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITY" Chief Engineer- Chicago IL Our client is looking for Chief Engineer for their production plant located in Chicago IL . Our client is part of the largest group of commercial ...
ZipRecruiter - 1 day ago
Building Engineer
STERLING REALTY ORGANIZATION, CO. -
We are an owner operated company with fantastic perks and benefits. Essential Job Duties: 1. ... Work with Chief Engineer and Engineering Manager in planning and controlling annual and capital ...
LinkedIn - 8 days ago
Engineer Manager
Arctic Slope Telephone Association Cooperative (ASTAC) -
... the Chief Network Officer in the development of the capital and operating budgets. * Provide or assist in staff training and development Additional Responsibilities Description of nonessential ...
LinkedIn - 4 days ago