Lead Operating Engineer

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Summary

ASM Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, has an excellent and immediate opening for a Lead Operating Engineer at NRG Park in Houston, Texas. NRG Park is in the fast lane for opportunity and excitement. We are a one-of-a-kind premier facility with four major venues within one giant park. NRG Center (one million+ sq. ft. Convention Center), NRG Stadium (home of the Houston Texans and The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo), NRG Astrodome ("The" Astrodome), and NRG Arena.

We are seeking a unique Lead Operating Engineer to join our Engineering team. Under general supervision, the Lead Operating Engineer performs work as needed to maintain our Central Plant and repair our facility mechanical, electrical, and plumbing operating systems. Duties include skilled and semiskilled tasks, which often require heavy lifting, a high degree of physical exertion and walking or standing for long periods of time.

Acts as liaison between the facility and clients, ensuring all clients' requirements are met and facility rules, regulations and policies are adhered to.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Include the following:

• Operate, monitor, repair and maintain the facility's plumbing, electrical and HVAC systems as required for the safe and efficient operation of the facility, but not limited to:
  Chillers, Boilers, Air Handling Units, Domestic Water Systems, and other plumbing equipment.
• Assist and perform preventive maintenance on equipment located in multiple buildings at facility.
• Assist and perform preventive maintenance, repair, inspection, and rebuild as necessary to maintain quality standards on equipment and machinery at facility.
• Perform work in a manner consistent with plant safety, housekeeping standards and quality checks.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with all policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Understand the methods, principles, and practices required for the operation and maintenance of mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems.

• Must have proven leadership abilities.
• Properly use all equipment needed to perform required duties.
• Be a skilled craftsman in the maintenance field.
• Provide mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
• Project management experience.
• Know general techniques in plumbing, electrical wiring, and ventilating systems.
• Read and comprehend blueprints, drawings, electric motor schematics and other related materials.
• Effectively operate, maintain, and repair HVAC equipment.
• Follow and adhere to all safety precautions, building codes, rules, regulations, risk management and emergency procedures.
• Possess any licenses, certificates or training required by local, state, or national authorities for the operation of the equipment found in the facility.

• Work independently, exercising judgment and initiative.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with clients, employees, exhibitors, patrons, and others encountered in the course of employment.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Work extended and/or irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

Education and/or Experience

• Five (5) or more years of supervisory experience required.

• High…