Sr. Plant Engineer

Senior Central Plant Engineer

The Senior Central Plant Engineer coordinates and interacts with outside vendors to assure the Central Plant is operating as designed and that the maintenance contract terms and conditions are met. This individual assists and supports the Operations Manager with the maintenance of the shopping center HVAC by (i) ensuring that all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, sprinkler and fire alarm equipment are properly maintained to achieve high-quality performance and economical, safe operation, (ii), assisting in the daily routine operations of the building, grounds and equipment and direct supervision of the non-exempt, Engineer staff, (iii) possibly assisting with budget preparation for operating costs, as well as coordinating construction scope of work for landlord/tenant build-outs, and (iv) possibly supervising staff of engineers and/or outside contractor work.

Responsibilities include establishing and maintaining an effective program for maintaining the central plant and related equipment, running preventative maintenance programs, assisting the Operations Manager in addressing any center/building and equipment problems as needed, evaluating all major systems to ensure continuous maximum efficiency, assisting in establishing emergency procedures for fire, threats, power failure, maintaining and checking operating logs daily for all equipment and systems, coordinating with National Operations and assuring there is a preventative plan in place which may include filter changes, unit lubrication, belt tension checks and replacement for all mall HVAC units affected (may include tenant units where applicable), assigning and supervising duties performed by maintenance and engineer personnel;

interacting and supervising service vendors to assure contract terms are met, reviewing outside contractor specifications, procedures, products, materials, workmanship; reviewing monthly billings, establishing and maintaining an effective program for compliance with applicable Life Safety codes, periodically inspecting all public areas, tenant spaces and windows, conducting building tours, coordinating with Management special projects as assigned, such as budgeted major expense and capital items and unplanned emergency projects, coordinating construction scope of work for landlord/tenant build-outs;

reviewing tenant plans for compliance with building criteria, maintaining a daily log of operations and maintenance and reporting all equipment malfunctions to Management, inspecting and evaluating physical plant and cleanliness of center; maintaining a safe working environment, assisting the Operations Manager and The General Manager determine the need for (and budgeting of) replacement equipment; working with National Operations to coordinate the purchase and installation of new equipment, in accordance with company bidding policy, developing and maintaining an inventory of belts, filters, fluids and other necessities, supervising the maintenance of mechanical/HVAC equipment;

coordinating and supervising the replacement of equipment when needed, communicating with tenants and management as required or directed; addressing tenant complaints and/or suggestions as applicable in a courteous manner, having a working knowledge of the Energy Management computer System (EMS) and Pneumatic temperature controls, maintaining chemical treatment of heating and cooling water, performing troubleshooting and repair of air handling and rooftop units, exhaust fans and various space heaters as may be needed, miscellaneous repairs (doors & closures, light welding, sign repair, etc.),

pushing and/or pulling heavy loads on a pallet jack, performing general maintenance and repairs, as assigned throughout common areas, effectively cooperating with co-workers, contractors and contracted services, using a computer for: EMS monitoring and scheduling, CMMS scheduling and tracking of maintenance activities, email communication, Outlook calendar, internet search and purchasing and various company systems e.g. training, timekeeping, purchasing card transaction approval, etc.,

installing, troubleshooting, repair and maintaining various building systems, operating hi-lifts, trash compactors, freight lift and trucks, repairing, modifying and moving retail merchandising units, assisting with the removal of snow and ice by vehicle and/or by hand, assisting with maintaining inventory records, being available for evening and weekend emergency repairs; on-call emergency response as needed or shift work as assigned, participating in the Manager on Duty (MOD) schedule during non-office hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

MOD coverage may be defined as on call, when appropriate, and the MOD is required to be on-site at least one Saturday per month. The on-site requirements of the MOD will be determined and approved by leadership, other duties as assigned, which may include (but are not limited to) misc. plumbing, HVAC, minor…