Chief Engineer VyStar Pavilion

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

This Chief Engineer position maintains all HVAC, Electrical, IT, and structural aspects of Port Wentworth Ice Cove and Amphitheater during events and non-event days.

This salary is an annual salary of $65,000-$70,000

The Vystar Pavillion boasts a 4,500-seat outdoor venue with luxury suites, club seating, and first-rate food and beverage. The Vystar Pavillion will bolster entertainment in the Southeast by hosting must-see national touring concerts, family shows, comedians, and more. The Port Wentworth Ice Cove will host small skating events, youth hockey, college hockey, collegiate and amateur sporting events, and more.

• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on all Port Wentworth Ice Cove and Amphitheater mechanical systems, including, but not limited to, building chillers, ice plants, pumps, boilers, air handlers, electrical systems, IT systems, and all other building assets as needed.
• Overseeing part-time engineering and operations staff members for facility maintenance and ice installation.
• Assist leading full-time staff members as needed with venue maintenance and capital improvement projects.
• Installing, maintaining, and repairing all Port Wentworth Ice Cove and Amphitheater mechanical systems.
• Reading technical diagrams and blueprints.
• Troubleshooting building systems using appropriate testing devices.
• Repairing and replacing equipment, plumbing equipment, electrical wiring, IT, and fixtures.
• As scheduled, assists in operating the Port Wentworth Ice Cove and Amphitheater during the event and non-event modes as efficiently as possible
• Maintains floor chiller, including daily readings, ice temperatures, and fluid levels.
• Assist with Zamboni maintenance and ice maintenance during event and non-event days.
• Operates and maintains equipment including, but not limited to, forklifts, aerial lifts, Zambonis, hand tools, power tools, etc.
• Maintain all aspects of the CMMS preventative maintenance and repair system.
• Assist as needed in maintenance, operations, engineering, and coordination across all OVG Savannah properties, including Enmarket Arena, Johnny Mercer Theatre, and any future projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or technical degree from an accredited college/university/trade school required.
• 3-5 years’ experience in HVAC, electrical, and IT.
• Minimum of 2+ years’ experience supervising/training personnel.
• Must possess a demonstrated basic knowledge of methods, principles, and practices required for the operation, repair, and maintenance of all systems such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, IT, and mechanical codes.
• Preferred but not required to understand LEED-certified buildings and take initiatives toward it.
• Knowledge of a hockey facility…