POSITION INFORMATION

Location:

US-TX-San Antonio

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Status:

Full-Time

Job Category:

HVAC

Relevant Work Experience:

At least 5 year(s)

Education Level:

High School

Reference Code:

5350

CONTACT INFORMATION

Company:

CB Richard Ellis

Reference Code:

5350

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Assistant Chief HVAC Engineer

Assist the Chief Engineer in directing the engineering departments operations, preplanning of mechanical, electrical & HVAC preventive maintenance, and supervises and directs maintenance personnel in installation, repair, and maintenance of all mechanical and electrical equipment and systems.

Assumes the Chief Engineers’ responsibilities as necessary.

The Assistant Chief Engineer must strive for the highest level of professionalism, while meeting the clients’ needs, and a commitment to achieving the goal of 100% uptime throughout the engineering team

Supervise and direct maintenance staff on shift and monitor performance of assigned responsibilities.

Perform and/or direct the performance of all maintenance departmental service requests, insuring that work performed in these areas is accomplished efficiently with a minimum amount of disruption and inconvenience. Check malfunctioning equipment and ascertain corrective action required to restore to satisfactory operating condition.

Develops and/or reviews Maintenance Critical Environment Work Authorizations (CEWAs) for assigned facilities and systems. Reviews and concurs with Construction CEWAs for assigned systems.

Leads or directly operates and monitors critical and non-critical system equipment and components. Oversees CEWA work efforts (including 3rd party contractors) for the safe and compliant operation, maintenance (corrective and preventive), and modification of critical equipment. Disables and enables fire alarm control panels and systems.

Provide training and supervision aimed at expanding the capabilities of the operations staff. Specific duties include, but not limited to: Demonstrating the proper use and care of tools and instruments, giving hands on instruction in basic maintenance, safety, and trouble shooting procedures, recommending relevant outside engineering courses for enrollment and instilling an overall level of professionalism in manner and appearance.

Supervise and implement the preventative maintenance program. Specific duties include but are not limited to: scheduling of preventative maintenance with a minimum disruption of building services, performing and/or delegating preventative maintenance tasks to the appropriately qualified maintenance staff member, orders parts and equipment required for repair, maintenance and installation of new equipment and facilities, and maintains inventory.

Performs Building Management System Console operations.

Respond immediately to emergency situations (fire, evacuation, equipment failure, etc.) and customer concerns.

Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials. Maintains a clean and safe workplace.

Insure the availability of an adequate operating inventory of tools and supplies. Specific duties include, but not limited to: Preparing and submitting purchase-order requests, developing sources for stock materials and performing periodic checks for supplies. 

High School diploma or GED equivalent with two years of trade schooling in electrical system design, refrigeration and HVAC.

5+ years related work experience, including supervisory experience

At least 3+ years of experience working in a critical facility (i.e. data centers)

Operating Engineers license (SMA) or equivalent preferred.

Applicable license /permit for trade as required (e.g. Journeyman or Master Electrician, City/State License).

Experience with CMMS and BAS preferred.

Certification as a Universal Technician for CFC’s (or within 90 days of employment)

Proficient computer skills including MS Office applications.

Demonstrated verbal/written communication skills.

Proven record of excellent internal and external customer service.

CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Los Angeles, is the world's largest commercial real estate services firm (in terms of 2007 revenue). With over 29,000 employees, the Company serves real estate owners, investors and occupiers through more than 300 offices worldwide (excluding affiliate offices). CB Richard Ellis offers strategic advice and execution for property sales and leasing; corporate services; property, facilities and project management; mortgage banking; appraisal and valuation; development services; investment management; and research and consulting. CB Richard Ellis is the only commercial real estate services company named one of the 50 “best in class” companies by BusinessWeek, and was also named one of the 100 fastest growing companies by Fortune. Please visit our Web site at www.cbre.com.

Our management of over a billion square feet for corporate, institutional, not-for-profit and government space users around the world delivers the highest level of customer service and value, which enables clients to focus on their core business. By partnering with our clients our approach to facilities management goes well beyond traditional service models. Our people, by applying our knowledge, technology, procurement leverage and processes, are able to customize our delivery of services to any client's culture and create a competitive advantage for the client.

CBRE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 

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