Director of Engineering | Moody Center

Austin, Texas

Employer: AEG
Industry: Facility Operations/Event Staff
Salary: $90000 - $100000 per year
Job type: Full-Time
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Overview

The Director of Engineering is a member of the Senior Leadership team at Moody Center. This position will lead the team of Building Engineers and the Engineering Manager along with selected contractors to maintain the facility's mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems. This position is responsible for all aspects of the Engineering Department including, but not limited to, staffing, budget and equipment.

This role pays a yearly wage of $90,000 to $100,000 plus bonus

Benefits for FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 12 holidays).

This position will remain open until Oct 24, 2024

Responsibilities
  • Directly manage the Engineering Manager and provide leadership to all Engineering team consisting of full-time and part-time staff.
  • Develop and maintain working relationships with all departments at Moody Center.
  • Plan and schedule all maintenance department activities. This includes all scheduled, non-scheduled, predictive and preventive work.
  • Operate, monitor, repair and maintain the facility's, environmental controls, emergency power, electrical, HVAC and lighting systems as required for the safe and efficient operation of the facility.
  • Prepare necessary construction or engineering drawings for bid proposals. Negotiate with contractors for fair bid prices.
  • Monitor monthly facility expenses and apply continuous improvement methods to control costs.
  • Analyze contractual commitments, customer specifications, design changes and other data. Develop and implement plan of action and resolve any problems that arise.
  • In coordination with Manufacturing Engineering, implementation of preventative maintenance procedures for equipment and facilities.
  • Inspect operating function to evaluate efficiency methods and investigate, analyze and resolve operational and maintenance problems. Develop and implement preventive maintenance program.
  • Attend weekly staff meetings. Develop and maintain a harmonious working relationship with all the other departments.
  • Maintain accurate data in Maintenance System for preventive maintenance services, checks, procedures, spare parts, equipment data and other related key information.
  • Assist with capital budget as related to the facility system upgrades and energy conservation program.
  • Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules, and examine work for completeness and quality. Organize scheduling to achieve greatest efficiency while maintaining event deadlines.
  • Supervise employees; recommend personnel actions such as promotion, discipline or discharge; and interview, select and train personnel.
  • Rotate with other facility personnel to function as Manager on Duty (MOD), who maintains total responsibility and authority over all clients, staff personnel, patrons, security and safety in assigned buildings. Responsibilities include but not limited to making sure contractual agreements are met and clients' event requirements and changes have been made in a timely fashion. On-duty staff/subcontractors ultimately report to the MOD through any Managers or Supervisors who are present during the event.
  • Process and submit purchase requisitions/orders for authorization for department supplies and equipment.
  • Read and interpret performance charts and control panels to evaluate the efficiency of each system.
  • Must be willing to assume further responsibilities as property expansion progresses.
  • May occasionally have to enter areas where fumes, airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals are present.
  • Work extended and/or irregular hours including nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.

Qualifications
  • High School diploma or GED and 7+ years related experience leading teams in operations preferably in large (15k capacity+) stadiums and/or arenas. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
  • Excellent project management skills (prioritization, problem solving, resource allocation, multitasking, business analytics).
  • Ability to meet tight project deadlines with a sense of urgency and ability to engage people in a positive manner to move outlined initiatives forward on an expected timeframe.
  • Demonstrate knowledge in operational procedures, facility capabilities, industry terminology, event-related services and technical requirements for the types of events anticipated at the facility the methods, techniques and procedures to repair and maintain all mechanical, electrical and event-related equipment.
  • Understand and guarantee that all laws, building codes, ordinances, policies, procedures, risk management and emergency procedures are followed - this includes local and state.
  • Experience managing and training a team and with the principles and techniques of supervision and training.
  • Possess any licenses, certificates or training required by local, state or national authorities for the operations of the equipment found in the facility.
  • Have basic understanding and working knowledge of commercial refrigeration, chemicals and water treatment.
  • Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, drawings and other related materials.
  • Meet the physical demands of this job, which include being able to get in and around the facility (requires personal mobility), lifting, carrying, moving, climbing, working from various heights, and moderate to loud noises.
  • Operate equipment such as light trucks, pallet jacks, forklifts, scrubbing machines or other light power-driven equipment.
  • Operate Fire Alarm Panel and a personal computer using Windows and Microsoft Office software.
  • Maintain an effective working relationship with contractors, purveyors, clients, employees, exhibitors, patrons and others encountered in the course of employment.
  • Be licensed and insured to operate a motor vehicle in the United States.
  • Remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur.
Created: 2024-08-22
Reference: 2089686
Country: United States
State: Texas
City: Austin
ZIP: 78749

About AEG

Founded in: 1994
Number of Employees: 28000

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