Second Shift Building Engineer

Hines•Plano, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Building Engineer maintains the basic operation and maintenance of building equipment and systems by routinely reviewing operating conditions and established programs with a Supervisor to identify and resolve abnormal operating issues. The role performs preventive maintenance and repairs on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems; adjusts HVAC equipment to maintain established operating criteria; and completes general repairs and replacement of building components. The engineer participates in property water-treatment programs, keeps operation and inspection logs, responds courteously to tenant requests, and works cooperatively with property staff, contractors, and tenants. The position also supports emergency procedures, including evacuations, bomb searches, life-safety alarms, and emergency-response teams, and uses and adjusts fire-alarm and life-safety systems as needed. The engineer follows Hines and property policies, works safely and helps ensure compliance with applicable safety and environmental requirements, and participates in required training. This is a fully on-site role at the assigned property, five days per week. The listed schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, second shift, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The work is indoors approximately 80% of the time and outdoors approximately 20% of the time. Overtime may be required as business needs deem appropriate.

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 multimeters, pressure and temperature indicating and recording devices, airflow measuring devices, and leak-detection devices.
Knowledge and proper use of basic hand tools, such as socket sets, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, saws, and hammers.
Ability to read and understand equipment instruction manuals and other written, oral, or scheduled instructions.
Understanding of the correct 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.
Ability to remain calm in emergency situations.
Understanding and correct use of personal safety equipment.
When applicable, ability to obtain required city or government licenses or permits, 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 work standing throughout the day, lift 25 pounds or more, climb stairs and ladders, access remote work areas and confined spaces, and perform a full range of manual movements including sitting, squatting, bending, kneeling, walking, and lifting.
Ability to meet the assigned property’s shift requirements, which may include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
Ability to work on site at the assigned property five days per week.
Ability to 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 components.
Participate in established property water-treatment chemical programs.
Maintain central plant, chemical consumption, equipment, and other applicable operation and inspection logs.
Apply working knowledge of HVAC distribution and controls to adjust equipment or take corrective action in response to work orders.
Respond promptly and courteously to tenant requests.
Maintain professional and courteous relationships with contractors and tenants and cooperative working relationships with operations staff.
Demonstrate competency in Hines and property emergency procedures, including assisting with occupant evacuations, bomb searches, life-safety alarms, and emergency authorities and response teams.
Use 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 laws, codes, standards, and regulations.
Participate in required training activities and seminars.