Facilities Operations Building Engineer

Pixar Animation Studios•Emeryville, CA

8d•$74,545 - $96,470•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Operations Building Engineer collaborates with Facility Operations staff to provide facilities technical support and service, manages Pixar’s mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural systems, and maintains preventative maintenance programs. The role may also contribute to designing, enhancing, or installing systems and make recommendations for capital expenditures. The engineer maintains and repairs campus infrastructure, equipment, and grounds; performs skilled trades work; supports building systems and internal construction projects; and coordinates with internal teams and outside vendors. The position also responds to power outages and emergencies, participates in recycling and green efforts, and is available for on-call duties. The hiring range in Emeryville is $74,545 to $96,470 per year. Actual base pay may vary based on internal equity, geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Requirements

Four years of related work experience.
Customer-service orientation.
Competence with Word, Excel, Calendar, and Google Drive Documents.
Ability to interpret blueprints, drawings, or rough sketches.
Ability to manage projects and workloads independently.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and multitask.
Ability to troubleshoot varied situations and determine resourceful solutions.
Willingness to take initiative and resolve problems.
Ability to collaborate and work well both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, handle spontaneous situations, and take on last-minute tasks.
Ability to work with all levels of the organization.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to sit, climb, reach, stand, and bend; broad range of motion; ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or construction engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair campus infrastructure, equipment, and grounds, including HVAC, generators and UPS systems, electrical switchgear, circuit panels and office power, lighting, refrigeration and café equipment, roofing, doors and windows, architectural surfaces and details, elevators, seismic isolators, athletic fields and courts, gym equipment, appliances, swimming pools, and gates.
Perform skilled trades work such as carpentry or painting in the construction, repair, or alteration of infrastructure and office fixtures.
Work with internal teams and outside vendors to install or repair building infrastructure, electrical, mechanical, controls, and plumbing systems.
Inspect the premises on an ongoing or special basis to identify necessary repairs.
Use the facility work request system to manage work in progress, preventative maintenance programs, and work order history.
Supervise outside contractors performing engineering-related tasks on campus when necessary.
Participate in internal construction projects, including guiding general contractors and subcontractors.
Provide guidance to other team members as needed.
Initiate and follow through on forward-looking maintenance programs for Pixar’s building-related systems and materials.
Operate and support the building management system, including responding to comfort and environmental calls.
Respond as part of the power outage and emergency response team.
Participate in recycling and green efforts.
Be available for on-call duties.