Chief Engineer

Monumental Sports & Entertainment•Washington, DC

8d•$59 - $70•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Engineer is responsible for all mechanical and engineering operations for Capital One Arena and select MSE union properties, ensuring critical building systems are safe, compliant, and event-ready at all times. This role leads and develops engineering staff, manages contractors, and directs the daily operation and preventive maintenance of essential mechanical, electrical, and building control systems. Are you an engineering leader who enjoys working in fast-paced, event-driven environments and keeping complex building systems running at their best? Apply today! We'd love to hear from you!

Requirements

High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
7+ years of facility-related work experience, including customer service and leadership experience.
Certification as a Universal Technician for CFCs.
Must maintain a valid state driver's license.
Experience with Johnson Control Meta Systems or similar BMS System.
Exposure to HVAC, fluid handling/pumping, fluid filtering, mechanical systems, and electrical systems operation, boilers, chillers, water source heat pumps, cooling towers, and split systems.
Solid understanding of computer applications, including Microsoft Office and CMMS systems.
Outstanding verbal/written communication skills.
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs., use ladders up to 30 ft, and work at heights of 110 ft.
Possess mechanical and electrical proficiency.
This position is considered an essential personnel position and is required to report to work during inclement weather, and work when required, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

DC 3rd Class Steam Engineers License preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee the engineering and mechanical operations for Capital One Arena.
Coordinate engineering support staff and operations at all remote MSE union locations.
Ensures all mechanical systems are professionally maintained and remain event ready.
Supervise all activities of MSE mechanical contractors working within the building, either as representatives of the building itself or tenants.
Assists with analyzing and resolving work problems.
Handle time and production of customer service requests.
Control the daily operation of all mechanical equipment in the physical plant and buildings.
Actively participate in emergency response procedures, technical and safety training programs.
Supervise and direct engineering staff and monitor performance on their assigned responsibilities.
Check malfunctioning equipment and establishes corrective action required to restore it to satisfactory operating condition.
Lead departmental staff, including selection, scheduling, and job assignments, counseling, appraisals, and recognition.
Follow departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
Preparing and submitting purchase order requests, developing sources for stock materials, and performing periodic checks for supplies.
Performs the maintenance and operation of mechanical equipment (Chillers, cooling tower, and CRAC units), electrical and power generation equipment, and systems to support the environment.
Responsible for all building controls, electrical systems, applying on-the-job training, operations manuals, and documentation under the MSE scope of work.
Perform all predictive, planned, preventative, and routine maintenance and assist in developing, maintaining, and improving, as needed, the venue's preventive maintenance programs, schedules, work instructions, SOPs, and operational procedures.
Inspects and repairs pumps, fans, valves, and motors, ensuring proper operation of the client's equipment and systems.
Responsible for alerting management of building discrepancies.
Identify safety hazards within the building and incorporate the remediation of such hazards to ensure that the building's staff and occupants work in a safe environment.
Participate and train all staff in the safety training program.
Ensure that compliance with all regulatory laws and guidelines is met as they relate to the operation of the building's infrastructure.
Other duties as assigned.