Responsibilities
- Ensure the integrity and operation of the facilities critical infrastructure systems which are paramount to our operational reliability, where the goal is a 99.999% on-air performance
- Operate, maintain, and implement all critical and non-critical MEPFP systems including installation and monitoring of the BMS, EPMS, and other system dashboards
- Manage a union represented staff of approximately 45 engineers and electricians providing 24/7/365 coverage for all facilities
- Review work tickets, staff productivity, budgets, and vendor relationships for compliance with KPI’s
- Develop and manage both operating and capital budgets
- Implement continuous improvement programs to increase equipment reliability, reduce unplanned downtime, and extend asset life
- Track and trend critical system usage and reserve capacity, providing clients with the necessary data needed to make informed business decisions and long-term planning
- Respond and provide solutions to critical system issues. Lead incident reviews, root-cause analysis, and follow-up corrective actions for any significant or repeated system failures
- Develop Method of Procedures (MOPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for maintenance and required project work
- Provide technical assistance and support to the Fire Life Safety team, with the operation, upgrade, and maintenance of the fire alarm systems throughout the facilities
- Oversee all MEP projects and coordinate with the appropriate third-party engineers and contractors to review and execute such projects. Ability to perform detailed drawing review of MEP design and operational analysis as part of the design phase
- Long-term strategic planning of capital projects, including budgeting, scoping and execution
- Collaborate and coordinate with business units on projects throughout the facility that utilize critical infrastructure systems
- Oversee and schedule off hours work, either to cover major critical systems events such as system upgrades or cutovers, or to cover major broadcast events
- Nurture relationship and maintain an open line of communication with ConEd and facility utility providers to manage/mitigate issues such as utility transients as well as coordinating utility preventative maintenance moratoriums, etc
- Coordinate and communicate with the landlords to address building infrastructure activities and events
Requirements
- Oversight of engineering operations including preventive and corrective maintenance, capital planning and project execution, environmental and energy performance, and overall operational readiness of infrastructure
- Proven ability to balance engineering responsibilities with leadership, strategic insight, and communication to peers and senior executives
- Experience managing union-represented staff in a 24/7 operational environment
- Demonstrated experience in managing both operating and capital budgets
- Ability to develop and implement continuous improvement programs focused on equipment reliability, reducing unplanned downtime, and extending asset life
- Strong technical background in MEPFP systems, BMS, EPMS, fire alarm, fire protection, emergency power, and life-safety systems
- Experience leading incident reviews, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions for system failures
- Proven track record in developing Method of Procedures (MOPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Experience overseeing MEP projects and coordinating with third-party engineers and contractors
- Ability to perform detailed drawing review of MEP design and operational analysis during design phase
- Strategic planning experience with capital projects including budgeting, scoping, and execution
- Experience collaborating with business units utilizing critical infrastructure systems
- Established ability to coordinate with utility providers (e.g., ConEd) and landlords on infrastructure matters
Work Arrangement
On-site — NY, NJ, Washington, DC
Additional Information
- 24/7/365 operational coverage required
- Union-represented workforce environment
- Frequent coordination with external utility providers and third-party contractors
- Involves off-hours work scheduling for critical system events and major broadcast events
