Second Shift Building Engineer

Hines•Plano, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Hines is hiring a Building Engineer to maintain the basic operation and maintenance of building equipment and systems. The engineer routinely reviews operating conditions and established programs with a Supervisor to understand and resolve abnormal operating issues. This is a fully on-site role at the assigned property, scheduled Tuesday through Saturday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The role performs preventive maintenance and repairs on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, including pumps, chillers, boilers, air compressors, and air handling units. The engineer adjusts HVAC and related equipment, completes general building repairs, participates in water-treatment chemical programs, maintains operational logs, responds to tenant requests, and supports property emergency procedures. The position also requires adherence to Hines and property policies, safe work practices, and applicable safety and environmental laws, codes, standards, and regulations. The engineer participates in required training and works cooperatively with building operations staff, tenants, contractors, and emergency responders.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
Two years of commercial HVAC or related experience.
Successful completion of the Hines “Introduction to Engineering” training program.
Functional knowledge of the Engineering Assessment Guidelines and demonstrated proficiency in assigned areas.
Ability to read and use testing equipment, including analog and digital multi-meters, pressure and temperature devices, airflow measuring devices, and leak detection devices.
Knowledge and proper use of basic hand tools, including socket sets, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, saws, and hammers.
Ability to understand equipment manuals and other written, oral, or scheduled instructions.
Understanding of proper use of power tools, including pneumatic, electric, or engine-driven tools, drill motors, saws, grinders, and impact wrenches.
Ability to compute basic mathematical equations for equipment performance testing and building operations.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Sufficient computer skills to administer required engineering programs.
Ability to interact with employees, visitors, and contractors with poise and diplomacy and maintain a calm demeanor in emergencies.
Ability to understand and apply the proper use of personal safety equipment.
Obtain required city or government licenses or permits when applicable, such as a Boiler Operating Permit, State Maintenance Electrician’s License, or EPA CFC Universal Certification Technician certificate.
Ability to work indoors approximately 80% of the time and outdoors approximately 20% of the time.
Ability to stand throughout the workday, lift 25 pounds or more, climb stairs and ladders, access remote work areas and confined spaces, and use a full range of manual dexterity.
Ability to meet assigned property shift requirements; shifts may include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
Ability to work fully on site at the assigned property five days per week and work overtime as business needs deem appropriate.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, including pumps, chillers, boilers, air compressors, and air handling units.
Adjust HVAC and related equipment to maintain established operating criteria within Supervisor guidelines.
Perform general repairs, maintenance, and replacement of building components, fixtures, appliances, plumbing, and electrical systems.
Participate in established property water-treatment chemical programs.
Maintain central plant, chemical consumption, equipment inspection, and other applicable operating logs and files.
Apply knowledge of HVAC distribution and controls to adjust equipment and resolve work orders.
Respond promptly and courteously to tenant requests within Hines guidelines.
Maintain professional and courteous relations with contractors and tenants and cooperate with the operations staff as a team member.
Demonstrate competency in property emergency procedures, including assisting with evacuations, bomb searches, life-safety alarms, and emergency authorities and response teams.
Operate fire alarm and life-safety systems at the assigned property and make adjustments as needed.
Follow Hines and property policies and procedures, perform duties safely, and help ensure compliance with applicable safety and environmental requirements.
Participate in required training activities and seminars.
Work on site at the assigned property five days per week, Tuesday through Saturday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and work overtime when business needs deem appropriate.