Chief Engineer

Title: Chief Engineer
Department: Facilities
Reports To: VP of Facilities
Supervises: Engineers & Technicians
Minimum Base Pay: $75,000 salaried/exempt

Chief Engineer Job Summary:
The Chief Engineer plans and executes the overall maintenance requirements of the 3 venue locations in the Kentucky Performing Arts (KPA) campus of venues. They ensure the safety and comfort of staff, clients, and patrons by effectively managing resources such as the Engineering team, equipment, and facilities software systems in a live-event environment.

Chief Engineer Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Achieves and maintains a high level of technical knowledge regarding live-event facility infrastructure and operations.
Establishes all maintenance procedures for KPA facilities, working with the management team. Reviews and revises procedures as needed to ensure the safety of all facility users.
Develops long-term maintenance strategies.
Performs hands-on operations and maintenance as needed, including both physical and administrative engineering tasks.
Manages the Engineering staff, including but not limited to hiring, scheduling, training, delegating tasks and performance management.
Ensures building maintenance and engineering support is provided for all events.
Establishes procedures to handle all maintenance emergencies, with VP of Facilities.
Acts as administrator and lead user for the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Building Automation System (BAS), and Building Maps system.
Plans, reviews, and implements preventative maintenance programs, working with the VP of Facilities.
Develops annual maintenance budgets for review by VP of Facilities.
Controls all maintenance costs within the approved budgets.
Identifies opportunities to maximize efficiencies and cost savings, using advanced knowledge of all available systems, facilities, and resources.
Directs and reviews all maintenance plans and special projects.
Works with contractors to assess the impact of any projects on business activities and minimize interruption.
Manages capital projects as assigned.
Works with contractors to develop quotes, bids, and cost analysis for capital projects as directed by the VP of Facilities.
Implements training and observation procedures that ensure the safety of all employees.
Maintains ongoing OSHA safety training throughout the facility.
Supports the mission, vision, and values of Kentucky Performing Arts while understanding and complying with company expectations, policies, and procedures.
Adapts well to changing priorities, deadlines, and directions with a positive and open mindset. Communicates clearly, consistently, respectfully, and collaboratively when communicating on behalf of KPA.
Participates in all appropriate internal and external meetings, as well as professional development programs to maintain competency and increase acumen.

Chief Engineer Essential Physical Responsibilities:

Ability to effectively communicate in all internal and external relationships for all essential job functions.
Ability to lift approximately (25 - 50) pounds unassisted using appropriate lifting techniques and/or devices.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.
The employee is frequently required to sit or stand for long periods of time, as well as stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch.
This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment testing, in compliance with Kentucky Performing Arts policy.

Education, License, and Skills:
Chief Engineer Required Qualifications:

Associate's degree or trade school equivalent (Bachelor's preferred).
At least ten (10) years of experience working in facilities maintenance
At least five (5) years leading a team of at least three (3) team members
High Proficiency with Building Automation Systems (BAS) and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
Excellent understanding of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing and other systems.
Thorough knowledge of facility operations, best practices, and terminology
Excellent organizational, time management, and project management skills.
Ability to work accurately under pressure and/or time limits.
Ability to remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur.
Ability to listen and communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Ability & willingness to work extended hours including some evenings, weekends and holidays.

Chief Engineer Preferred Qualifications:

Licenses or certifications related to HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or facilities management
Technical expertise; ability to train others on a variety of facilities systems.
Experience managing a building maps system
Experience with Niagara BAS and/or Limble CMMS
Experience interpreting blueprints/CAD drawings
Knowledge of event-related services and technical requirements for the types of events anticipated at the facility.

Kentucky Performing Arts provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment.

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