Chief Engineer

Description

The Chief Engineer ensures all systems are maintained, creating a safe and secure environment, and advancing Galleria Dallas's sustainability efforts. The position is responsible for the safe, secure, effective and efficient monitoring and operation of the shopping center's overall physical plant including all HVAC, plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems.

In addition, this person will be required to serve in an "on-call capacity" requiring them to report to work on non-scheduled hours to assist with property needs requiring immediate attention.

Requirements

Key Job Elements:

• Provide technical leadership to operations and maintenance O&M staff.
• Conduct daily/weekly/monthly work planning and review with O&M staff.
• Installation and maintenance of all equipment related to HVAC, water treatment, boilers and chillers.
• Plan and organize long range assignments for maintenance of the property and physical plant.
• Train and ensure OSHA compliance among the O&M staff.
• Implement and maintain programs for inspection of the property and documentation of work orders including comprehensive Preventative Maintenance Systems for all Galleria Dallas fixed and movable equipment and building and tenant systems.
• Administer outside maintenance and repair contracts.
• Coordinate inspections with outside regulatory agencies (Fire, Elevator/Escalator, Boiler, Insurance, etc.).
• Review operation of purchasing inventory and ensure proper quantities and types of maintenance materials and supplies are on hand in a timely manner.
• Research and recommend equipment, tools, materials and supplies to fulfill the needs of the Operations Department.
• Train O&M staff on correct maintenance procedures and assist in repairs as needed.
• Partners with the Security Department on fire equipment and emergency planning.
• Other duties, functions, special projects, and responsibilities as required by the Director of Operations or Assistant Director of Operations.
  
  

Leadership

• Foster a spirit of teamwork and unity among the team that allows for open communication, expeditious conflict resolution, and the appreciation of diversity as well as cohesiveness, supportiveness, and working together effectively to enable each employee and the department to succeed.
• Consistently communicate in a way that embodies Galleria Dallas's standards and spirit of community. Maintain transparent communication. Appropriately communicate organization information through department meetings, one-on-one meetings and regular interpersonal communication.
  
  

Organizational Relationships

• Reports to the Assistant Director of Operations.
• Engages and supervises outside vendors.
• Interacts with various departments and levels of staff.
• Designated as an essential staff member for response to severe weather conditions and emergency situations.
  
  

Knowledge

• HVAC and boiler certification desired, or the ability to obtain certification based on policy guidelines.
• Seven to ten years experience in physical plant maintenance or engineering programs at management level or equivalent years of experience in similar positions, preferably in a super-regional shopping mall or large mixed-use environment.
• Demonstrate experience leading and training.
• Experience in sourcing of services and equipment.
  
  

Skills

• Ability to demonstrate technical expertise in the fields of electrical engineering, plumbing, mechanical engineering, heating and air conditioning, welding, painting, and carpentry.
• Polished writing and speaking ability and strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated time management skills and detail-orientation.
• Access and employ job related computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office, Office 365, Building Management Systems, Work Order Systems) at an effective proficiency level.
  
  

Abilities

• Goal driving strategic thinker.
• Works independently with limited supervision.
• Adept at correspondence and other required materials in support of department activities.
• Well organized with a strong detail orientation and penchant for action.
• Customer service orientation and mindset.
• Embrace new ideas, concepts. Open to collaboration.
  
  

Work Environment And Physical Conditions

• The physical requirements and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job or may be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions to the extent the Company may do so without undue hardship. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual who with or without reasonable accommodation can perform the essential functions of the position.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to follow and give oral and written instructions; stand, walk, and/or sit for extended periods of time with limited breaks; use hands or finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arm, and reach above shoulder height. The employee is regularly required to climb or balance, squat, kneel, and crouch. The employee is occasionally required to detect smells and lift, drag and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted. The employee is required to visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. Special vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Employee is required to move about their work area, between buildings and the campus grounds, ascend and descend stairs and steep terrain. While performing the duties of this job the employee is subject to outdoor weather conditions and temperatures which at times can be extreme. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and general does not require the use of hearing protection equipment.