Overview
The Assistant Chief Engineer will assist the Engineering Manager and Chief Engineer in the operation and maintenance of critical South Coast Plaza systems including HVAC, Electrical, and Fire Life Safety. This individual will promote a professional and safety-oriented environment while maintaining high standards, providing excellent customer service, and effectively communicating and coordinating with other SCP departments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Foster a strong safety culture amongst the engineering team, ensuring that all work is carried out in compliance with SCP and OSHA safety standards. Assist in the organization and implementation of safety training programs appropriate to the needs of the property.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills. Must be able to effectively coordinate maintenance activities with other SCP departments, while keeping both the team and management informed and involved.
• Actively assist in the management and technical training of all members of the engineering team.
• Conduct regular inspections and maintenance of critical building infrastructure including HVAC, electrical distribution, structural, and Fire Life Safety.
• Ensure that maintenance and repair projects are commenced and completed on schedule and on budget, utilizing both in-house and third party labor to achieve timely completion.
• Assist in the evaluation and handling of service requests, dispatching appropriate staff and contractors in a timely manner.
• Estimate HVAC and other mechanical project work, ensuring scope, plans, materials and workmanship are in compliance with applicable standards and requirements
• Coordinate maintenance and repair activity with third-party vendors, ensuring these vendors maintain SCP standards.
• Take initiative in analyzing a situation and be able to make frequent technical decisions based on specifications, safety, and applicable codes and standards.
• Maintain infrastructure and compliance documentation for the building, including up-to-date building drawings and single-lines documentation mandated for the purpose of maintaining regulatory compliance with Federal, State or Local law
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs and maintain effective building specific maintenance and safety procedure manuals.
• Assist in solicitation, specification, acquisition and administration of new maintenance/repair/service contracts.
• Implement and administer inventory control programs/purchase parts and supplies.

Supervisory Duties:

Provides formal supervision to individual employees within operational area. Approves subordinates’ recommendations for staffing, selection, promotion, advancement, corrective action and termination. Effectively recommends same for direct reports to next level management for review and approval. Plans and monitors appropriate staffing levels and utilization of labor, including overtime. Prepares and delivers performance appraisal for staff. Mentors and coaches team members to further develop competencies. Leads by example and models behaviors that are consistent with the company’s values. Maintains a professional overall appearance at all times.

Certificates and Licenses

Universal CFC certification required. Additional certification in three or more of the following preferred: HVAC, electrical, mechanical, steam and/or refrigeration systems, process controls, power transmission or plumbing. Certification/licenses as may be required by local and state jurisdictions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48.00 - $58.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (Required)

Work Location: In person