Building Engineer III - Columbia Center

Seattle, WA

The following statements are to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the individual and are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent essential elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. It is generally agreed that other duties may be assigned from time to time.

Summary

Under the supervision of Chief Engineer, directs the activities of engineering staff and associated service contractors required to provide maintenance of the buildings, grounds, and related fixed and portable equipment, minor construction, and equipment installation. Responsible for supporting the implementation and documentation of the site safety plans and all operational standards and guidelines, as well as site specific standards, policies, and procedures relating to the engineering department.

Responsibilities

Strong plumbing skills such as installation, adjustment, and repair of restroom plumbing equipment such as faucets (manual and auto) flushometers (manual and auto), drain and trap repairs as well as the ability to cut and solder piping as well as use compression fittings (manual and auto) as well as the trouble shooting and repair of building wide systems such as potable water, grey water and septic systems

Supervise the coordination of building inventories including all critical parts, supplies, and equipment from approved vendors including researching, out sourcing, placing orders and tracking orders and invoices with the use of the purchase order system. This includes periodic pricing comparisons to ensure best vendor/supplier pricing.

Supervise and assist in the maintenance and repairs to property HVAC, plumbing, and electrical equipment as well as the building structure

Perform miscellaneous tasks assigned by supervisor or their delegate including supervision of designated reports, contractors, and inspectors

Foster an attitude that promotes safety, energy conservation, and the continuous improvement of engineering functions. This includes but is not limited to ensuring that all BAS/DDC systems are running on schedule and at peak seasonal efficiencies. Formal training required.

Assist with the building operational audits, inspections, and walkthroughs

As required, make all appropriate daily entries and records all pertinent data in Building Engines. This may include the addition of new or replaced equipment, updated documents and attachments, and log historical data to ensure each individually tracked piece of equipment has all applicable data attached.

Perform administrative duties in accordance to departmental policies, procedures, and standards. This may include but is not limited to the supervision of the lock out / tag out functions without supervision and make regular reports to the Chief Engineer or the appointed delegate.

Function as a responsible, objective team leader and mentor to junior staff

Be available to advise and/or assist On-Call Engineers with questions or issues during an after hours event

Demonstrate a commitment to provide industry leading quality customer service and instill these qualities in others team members through example and direction

Comply with all applicable codes, policies and procedures

Comply with facility specific safety program including utilizing the LOTO system

Maintains regular workplace attendance

Provides the highest-level quality of service and professionalism to tenants, staff, and visitors at all times

Effectively utilize communications tools (such as email, messaging, two-way radio, written, and verbal) with the Chief Engineer, or a designated delegate, Management and other team members including vendors

Understand the company’s policies, manuals, and mission statement to participate as a team leader and member supporting all efforts to achieve organizational goals

Strictly follow all environmental safety, hazardous material handling, and personal protection rules and regulations set forth by The Property, URG, and Local, State, Federal and International regulations. This is including but not limited Asbestos, Mold, and HAZMAT awareness as well as being able to read and understand the SDS system.

Utilizing the URG Safety Manual to identify the correct ladder or man lift for the job and use it correctly. Perform an inspection on safety equipment such as, but not limited to, eye wash stations, emergency shower stations, and first aid kit

Complete all required and elective safety training before the assigned deadline. All safety training course evaluation testing (both digital and analog) must be passed according to the grading structure set forth in the provided material

Possess the ability to understand and explain the operation of a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) as well as operate in manual, auto, LOTO, and program

A thorough knowledge of energy conservation strategies such as lighting controls, demand utility usage, and proper HVAC scheduling. Formal knowledge required.

The ability to use a line drawing and physically trace out the power distribution, condenser water, hydronic loops and sprinkler systems for a building

The ability to read and interpret HVAC measurement devices such as gauges, compound gauges and sight glasses

The ability to perform a complete comfort call including but not limited to taking space temperature, humidity, and air flow readings. Understand and explain the sequence of operation of end user equipment.

Inspect and clean re-heat coils as well as heat exchanger coils

Expertise in troubleshooting building systems and their components. This may include boilers, AHU’s, chillers, cooling towers, hydronic systems, split systems and blowers

Management and monitoring of water treatment systems, this includes testing, logging and reporting

Assist in the management of utility tracking and Energy Star

Assist in the management of the refrigeration control system

Possess strong electrical diagnostic skills including but not limited to explaining power factors and harmonics in a power distribution system, assist in the oversight of switchgear, maintenance, interpret an infrared study and run complete diagnostic check on a motor (megger, amp draw, and bearing assessment)

Have the ability to generate electrical load calculations as required

Provide formal safety, technical and administrative training to the team

Skills + Abilities

Excellent organizational and communication skills

Strong employee relation skills, coaching skills and training skills

Strong computer proficiencies such as word Microsoft Office (word processing, spreadsheets, presentation etc.) Building Engines (work order and tenant management) and email usage are critical as well the ability to operate the property BAS/EMS system

The ability to utilize the Building Engine software efficiently. This includes running reports to gather requested data, add/remove equipment, schedules adjustments, and administrative subroutines.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience that is commensurate with the specific facility for the position of Assistant Chief Engineer

Prefer 3+ years progressive operations experience

As required, highest-level relevant state/local license for stationary engineer and/or HVAC, plus universal level refrigerant recovery license

BOMA accredited courses desirable

Certification meeting OSHA ACM awareness training requirements as required

Working knowledge of energy conservation required, formal training preferred

Possess a Washington State Labor and Industries 07 electrical training card with the intent to accumulate enough hours to pass the 07 test and become a licensed, journeyman 07 electrician.

Possess the EPA Universal Refrigerant License

Equal Opportunity Employment

Urban Renaissance Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.