Assistant Chief Engineer

Assistant Chief Engineer (Local 399) The Franklin

Tishman Speyer creates vibrant destinations and dynamic environments that inspire innovation and connected communities. As a diversified developer, operator, and investment manager of top-tier real estate in 33 markets across the globe, our business choices are driven by the belief that real estate should unlock human potential. Tishman Speyer's diversified portfolio spans market rate and affordable residential communities, premier office properties and retail spaces, industrial facilities, and mixed-use campuses. We create state-of-the-art life science centers through our Breakthrough Properties joint venture, and foster innovation through our strategic proptech investments. By combining global perspective with local expertise, and a personalized approach, we are able to anticipate our customers' evolving needs. We were the first real estate company to introduce asset-wide amenity services through our ZO platform, and the first traditional real estate company to create its own flexible space and coworking brand, Studio.

Since our founding in 1978, Tishman Speyer has acquired, developed, and operated 576 properties, totaling 233 million square feet, with a combined value of over $131 billion (U.S.). Tishman Speyer currently has approximately $65 billion in assets under management, including iconic properties such as New York City's Rockefeller Center, So Paulo's Torre Norte, The Springs in Shanghai, Paris Bourse in Paris and Frankfurt's OpernTurm and TaunusTurm.

Summary of the Position:

The Assistant Chief Engineer will report to the Chief Engineer and be based at our Class A property The Franklin in Chicago. The Assistant Chief Engineer is responsible for the overall performance of the building systems, assisting the leadership of the Engineering team with operational management and administration of the engineering team with the objectives of safely, efficiently, and effectively operating, repairing, and maintaining, equipment and systems in accordance with the budget. The Assistant Chief Engineer must ensure the highest level of professionalism, while meeting the needs of the facility and related tenant needs. The Assistant Chief Engineer is responsible for protecting and improving the value of the assets and ensuring that building engineering systems continue to perform their intended functions optimally. The Assistant Chief Engineer will assist in developing as necessary, implementing, and managing the reliability-based maintenance and repair program, and continuously evaluating same, in combination with operations and reliability methods and making changes to enhance effectiveness, efficiency, or safety in consultation with the Chief Engineer.

Key Responsibilities:

Scope:

• To assure safe, efficient, and proper operation and maintenance of all HVAC, domestic water, electric, life/safety and related equipment of the facility.
• To assure proper adherence to all Engineering SOP's as established by the company.
• To train the highest quality engineers possible to meet the demands of the facility.
• To maintain good customer relations through prompt, courteous response to customer requests and prompt resolution to customer problems.

Authority:

• In the absence of the Chief Engineer, the Assistant Chief Engineer assumes primary responsibility for Engineering in tandem with the General Manager, maintaining constant communication with the Director of Engineering.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems including: fire/life safety, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, controls) electrical (lighting, UPS, PDU, generators, primary switch gear), cabling (data and voice, broad band), lighting and temperature controls systems, vertical transportation systems, critical environments and light construction (painting, doors, locks). Utilize staff and contracting with outside vendors as necessary.
• Follow company Engineering SOP's.
• Supervise engineers and maintenance staff including training and personal development.
• Assist with Identification of the maintenance objectives of the facility and incorporate those objectives into a documented plan that includes preventive, corrective and reliability maintenance procedures, and see that the plan is incorporated into the facilities' maintenance management program (Angus) to organize and maintain a preventive maintenance program.
• Possess and develop comprehensive knowledge of maintenance processes and procedures.
• Understand all aspects of construction planning, execution, commissioning, and acceptance of equipment and related documents.
• Will be involved in building startups and will provide direction, leadership, and will be responsible for equipment acceptance, document turnover, punch-listing, commissioning, vendor maintenance contract development, and warranty management and administration.
• Identify safety hazards within the building and incorporate the remediation of such hazards to ensure that the building's staff and occupants work in a safe environment. Comply with the safety training program.
• Ensure that compliance of all regulatory laws and guidelines are met as they relate to the operation of the building's infrastructure. Responsible for alerting the management of the building of compliance discrepancies.
• Assist with maintenance of all infrastructure and compliance documentation for the building including up-to-date building drawings and single-lines as well as documentation mandated for the purpose of maintaining regulatory compliance with Federal, State or Local law.
• Assist with overseeing the activities of contractors working within the building either as representatives of the building itself or tenants operating within the buildings.
• Responsible for advance training and notification to all contractors so that they are informed and knowledgeable with respects to the building's critical functions and the work they are to perform, including an incident contact response list.
• Ensure that the Critical Facility Work is a well-understood process among the building staff, engineers, tenants and contractors who perform work on the building's critical infrastructure.
• Maintain an inventory of spare parts to ensure efficient continuous operations of the project.
• Maintain an inventory of all tools necessary to perform all maintenance and repair functions.
• Maintain a current manual containing all emergency phone numbers for engineers and contractors plus emergency procedures for the mechanical equipment in a step-by-step format.
• To maintain a tenant work order system that will provide:
• Prompt response to tenant requests
• Complete and thorough logging procedure
• Effective and efficient work order distribution
• Correct and timely billing procedure
• To respond to Property Management requests.
• Supervise contract maintenance and service vendors.
• Follow and maintain energy conservation programs.
• Maintain knowledge of current and evolving technology in building operations and recommend implementation as appropriate.
• Secure and maintain any permits and/or licenses required by law or by code, i.e.:
• Refrigeration License
• Boiler Certification
• Fire Safety Directory
• Standpipe and sprinkler certification
• Elevator, escalator permits

Skills & Qualifications:

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills may be acquired
• 6+ years of experience in a building engineering position
• Experience reading and interpreting documents such as blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, diagrams, and procedure manuals
• Universal CFC Certification
• A current and valid stationary engineer's license
• Membership in the IUOE Local 399 is required within 60 days of employment start date.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Ability to travel between floors and buildings including frequent walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting, stooping, and working/extending overhead indoors and outdoors with varying temperature ranges from 0 100+.
• Work at heights with A-Frame and extension ladders from 5ft to 16ft using buddy system and following all OSHA guidelines and safety precautions.
• Work in confined spaces, following all OSHA guidelines and safety precautions.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception.
• Must be able to stand for an extended period, at a minimum of 8 hours.
• Must be able to move, lift, carry, push, pull, place objects less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to understand and communicate in English, verbally and written.
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment that may be required when performing Engineer tasks safely, such as but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses, splash-resistant face shield, welding helmet, welders' gloves, all-purpose work gloves, chemical-resistant gloves, disposable gloves, face mask for infectious disease control, nuisance dust mask, hearing protection, standard impact-