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.

Minimum Requirements include:

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution
• Three or more years experience as a Building Engineer or equivalent facilities technical trade
• Possess strong supervisory and analytical abilities with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Maintain composure and professionalism at all times.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Successful completion of the Hines “Introduction to Engineering” training program.
• Functional knowledge of the Engineering Assessment Guidelines and can demonstrate proficiency in the assigned area(s) of the Guidelines.
• Understand and use all types of testing equipment including, but not limited to: analog / digital multi-meters, as well as pressure, temperature, air flow, and leak detection devices
• Knowledge and proper use of basic hand tools (i.e. socket sets, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, saws, hammers, etc.).
• Read and understand a variety of instructions, including equipment instruction manuals, furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
• Understand correct usage of power tools (pneumatic, electric or engine drive), drill motors, saws, grinder, and impact wrenches, etc.
• Compute basic mathematical equations for equipment performance testing and building operations.
• Possess sufficient computer skills to effectively administer required engineering programs.
• Work approximately 90% of the time indoors and 10% of the time outdoors.
• Must be able to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects more than 25lbs. without assistance.
• Use olfactory, auditory, and visual senses; specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception.
• Must be able to stand for an extended period, at a minimum of 8 hours.
• Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects more than 25lbs. without assistance.
• Ability to travel between floors and buildings including frequent walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting, stooping, and working/extending overhead indoors and outdoors with varying temperature ranges from 0 - 100+.
• Work in confined spaces and at heights with A-Frame and extension ladders from 5ft to 16ft, following all OSHA guidelines and safety precautions