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Responsibilities

As a Lead Engineer with Hines, you will operate and maintain all building systems, troubleshoot operations failures and re-establish building services; act as building systems expert in recognizing deficiencies in current systems, and understand and explain the impact of implementing changes to current systems or installation of new systems. You will also lead a crew in day-to-day operations and maintenance responsibilities, including scheduling personnel and tracking/reporting budgeted and unbudgeted expenses. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform general maintenance and repairs on all mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems including, but not limited to pumps, chillers, boilers, air compressors and air handling units.
• Maintain operation logs and files, where appropriate, to include, but not limited to: central plant operations, chemical consumption logs and other equipment or operation inspection logs specific to the property.
• Apply well developed knowledge and skills in HVAC distribution and controls in order to make adjustments and/or corrective actions to resolve work orders.
• Maintain ethical, professional and courteous relations with contractors and tenants.
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with the entire operation staff and perform as a team member.
• Demonstrate full competency in all current Hines and property emergency procedures including but not limited to:
• Assist with directing building occupants with evacuations
• Assist with bomb searches
• Assist with life safety system alarms
• Assist emergency authorities and response teams
• Adhere to all Hines and property policies and procedures and perform all duties in a safe manner and help ensure compliance with city, state and federal safety and environmental laws, codes, standards and regulations.
• Apply knowledge of how each of the components in the building systems relates operationally to one another and modify and/or install new system(s) as needed
• Identify potential causes for failure of a system(s) and prioritize repair process
• Assist with long-term strategic planning for the property, including budgeting and long-range forecasting.
• Support the Maintenance staff with any needs they may have on a day-to-day basis. Included but not limited to, Lighting, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Décor, Events, etc.
• Maintain cleanliness of the shop by leading by example and training subordinate staff.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements include:

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Five or more years of experience as a Building Engineer or equivalent facilities technical trade.