Central Plant Chief Engineer

Moody Gardens, Inc.•Galveston, TX

11d•$60,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Central Plant Chief Engineer supervises and coordinates personnel responsible for operating and maintaining heating, cooling, refrigeration equipment, and associated infrastructure. The role leads the Engineering Team in following company and OSHA safety practices and tracks and maintains electric, gas, and water utilities. The incumbent is expected to use sound judgment and initiative, prioritize accuracy and detail, plan and organize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, and maintain confidentiality, including for employee and company budget records. The position supervises Operating Plant and Preventative Maintenance personnel, oversees Central Plant operations and campus utilities, and assists the Director of Facilities. The Chief Engineer develops operating budgets, manages supplies, repairs, vendors, and contracts, and ensures maintenance and record-keeping through a preventative maintenance program. The role requires availability on a 24-hour basis in case of equipment failure.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience as a plant or maintenance supervisor.
Technical ability to troubleshoot and diagnose HVAC systems and associated components.
Ability to read MEP drawings.
Ability to understand and operate 15Kv and 5Kv distribution systems.
Availability on a 24-hour basis in case of equipment failure.
Knowledge of heating, cooling, power distribution, and refrigeration equipment.
Knowledge of building automation computer systems.
Excellent communication skills, including over radio, phone, and email.
Ability to work with computer software such as Word and Excel.
Familiarity with preventative maintenance programs.
Experience with scheduling and payroll systems.
Ability to be cooperative and flexible.
Ability to be accurate, timely, and discrete.

Responsibilities

Train, supervise, and direct all Operating Plant and Preventative Maintenance personnel.
Perform all functions of an operator or operation engineer.
Requisition and approve necessary supplies and repairs.
Create and maintain annual and monthly operating budgets for the Central Plant.
Request quotes and source multiple bids on large projects.
Negotiate contracts with outside vendors for maintenance work.
Ensure efficient operation of electrical equipment and mechanical systems throughout campus through timely inspections and repairs.
Ensure efficient operation of campus utilities and mechanical infrastructure.
Schedule operating shifts, overtime projects, and vacation coverage with the Assistant Chief.
Conduct interviews of prospective employees.
Perform periodic performance evaluations of Central Plant personnel.
Dispatch engineers to assigned duties and work requests.
Assist the Director of Facilities in assigned duties.
Oversee daily duties of the Preventative Maintenance Department and ensure complete record-keeping through a PM program.
Perform other duties as assigned; duties may change as management deems necessary to serve Moody Gardens.
Follow company and OSHA safety practices and track and maintain electric, gas, and water utilities.
Train operators on equipment operation and safety.