Building Engineer HVAC

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This hands-on position is responsible for the operation, maintenance, optimization, and reliability of mechanical systems (HVAC) supporting a live broadcast studio environment. This position ensures the continuous operation, maintenance, and climate control of critical facility infrastructure (electrical distribution, power, HVAC, building controls and physical plant) in a live broadcasting environment to ensure continuous uptime, precise environmental control and compliance with safety and broadcast-critical standards.

The position collaborates directly with broadcast technicians to prevent technical downtime, maintaining the strict environmental conditions required for 24/7 mission-critical media operations.

• 7+ years' experience in:

  • Commercial, mission critical facility such as hospital, or media/broadcast facilities preferred

  • HVAC and mechanical system operations

• Experience in data centers, studios, or critical environments strongly preferred

• High school diploma or GED required; associate's degree in HVAC/R, facilities engineering, or related field (or equivalent technical experience)

• Strong knowledge of:

  • HVAC systems (chilled water, DX, VAV)

  • Building Management Systems (BMS/BAS)

  • Mechanical system controls and automation

• Familiarity with:

  • Redundancy design (N+1, 2N)

  • Load calculations and thermal management

  • Acoustic and vibration considerations

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications

• Ability to work under pressure during live broadcast scenarios

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred)

• HVAC Technical Training Certificate preferred

• EPA Certificate required

• OSHA 10/40 Certification preferred

• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and customer focused skills

• Understanding of advanced principles of chilled water systems, refrigeration systems, and domestic water systems

• Working knowledge of plumbing, painting, electrical, and/or other general repair skills preferred

• Must have a valid Florida Driver's License and be able to operate a motor vehicle

• Incumbent must demonstrate competence in the use of equipment and application of procedures before being allowed to perform independently.

• Familiarity CMMS or digital work order systems (e.g., Service Now, iOFFICE, or similar).

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.

• Customer service mindset with a professional, team-oriented attitude.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.

• Commitment to safety, reliability, and operational excellence.

• Ability to work Saturdays as part of a standard weekly schedule.

• Ability to work nonstandard hours and on-call shifts, including early morning, late night, weekend, and holidays when the need arises, such as during Live studio broadcasts.

• Operate and maintain HVAC, chilled water systems, air handling units (AHUs), and precision cooling systems supporting studio and technical spaces.

• Manage and monitor critical infrastructure equipment including Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), diesel generators, automatic transfer switches, chillers, and CRAH/CRAC units.

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot mission-critical HVAC systems, closed loop systems, and chillers to prevent overheating in server rooms, studios, master control rooms (MCR), and production spaces.

• Manage and monitor building systems (BMS/BAS) to ensure optimal environmental conditions for broadcast equipment and respond to alarms.

• Work in tandem with broadcast engineering and DTS teams to align facility capabilities with high-tech production needs.

• Maintain environmental conditions for:

  • Studios (temperature stability, silent operation)

  • Control rooms and edit suites

  • Equipment rooms, data centers, and broadcast racks

• Perform highly complex preventative and corrective maintenance on physical site systems.

• Perform root cause analysis on system malfunctions and develop action plans to prevent recurrence.

• Ensure tight temperature and humidity tolerances for sensitive broadcast equipment.

• Minimize noise and vibration impacts on live production environments.

• Perform hands-on…