Lead Building Engineer

Lead Building Engineer

Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) is hiring a Lead Building Engineer responsible for the operational integrity, maintenance, and safety of GPB's mission-critical facility in midtown Atlanta. The Lead Building Engineer oversees a team of technicians, contractors and vendors to ensure near 100% uptime for a 24/7 broadcast television and radio environment; responsible for the upkeep and enhancement of the facility and ensures all facility systems operate smoothly and meet GPB standards. This role will oversee/perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and proactive facility planning; manage vendor contracts/relationships, coordinate project activities, and ensure all maintenance activities align with regulatory standards. The Lead Building Engineer will work with the Chief Technology Officer and/or Chief Financial Officer. GPB is a statewide dual licensee comprised of 9 PBS television stations and 22 NPR radio stations that broadcast across the state of Georgia.

Candidate Responsibilities:

• Oversee mission-critical systems including UPS, generators, ATS/Switchgear and CRAC units.
• Manage environmental controls for mission-critical spaces including datacenters and studios.
• Acts as the primary responder and SME for Building Management System and Fire Life Safety systems.
• Develops and implements Method of Procedure documentation for maintenance activities in mission-critical systems to mitigate risk of accidental outages/service interruptions.
• Oversees the maintenance of the building structure, including electrical, mechanical, HVAC, fire, elevator, fleet, and all other related facility infrastructure systems according to established energy conservation and preventive maintenance programs.
• Conducts regular facility inspections, prepares reports on building conditions, and recommends necessary actions.
• Provides support for after-hours building needs and activities as requested and oversees installation, inspections, repairs, troubleshooting and daily maintenance of building infrastructure and facility equipment.

Associate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of job-related experience in engineering, maintenance, renovation, and construction of facilities, including two (2) years as a lead worker, team leader, or supervisory role; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Fac Maintenance Engineer 3 (FEP042) or position equivalent. Additional Information