Engineer

Location

Houston - 1221 McKinney Street, Suite 3240

Business

At Brookfield Properties, our global network and relationships are here for our tenants and partners - wherever they are in the world. Where going to work never feels routine. We integrate commercial real estate with world-class shops, restaurants, and entertainment, creating spaces where work and play don't just coexist, but thrive. If you're ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description

We are seeking an Engineer to join the Brookfield Properties U.S. Office Division in Houston. In this role, you will play a key role in inspiring change and continual improvement. If you are committed to excellence and ready to contribute to a dynamic culture, we would love to meet you.

The Engineer/Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all building equipment used to provide landlord services to Brookfield tenants. Including but not limited to: mechanical/ electrical/plumbing equipment, controls, and distribution panels used to provide heat, air conditioning, ventilation, electrical power service, etc.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of complete building operations
• Experience with building mechanical equipment
• Ensure all preventative and predictive maintenance is performed according to BFP standards including, but not limited to: changing filters, lubricating equipment, inspecting and adjusting belts. Replacing pulleys, motors, bearings, shafts, and punching tubes on chillers, etc.
• Have thorough knowledge of all key valve locations and electrical distribution switches for all building systems
• Life safety for office towers/ fire sprinklers/ fire alarm/ fire panels
• Maintain all applicable and required licenses and certificates
• Correct emergency conditions such as water or sewer leakage. Notify management of problems as appropriate.
• Initiate repairs with shift personnel when problems are discovered on routine inspections
• Water treatment, log all readings to maintain proper chemical levels in systems, and notify Chief or Assistant Chief if readings are abnormal.
• Ensure all personnel maintain a clean and safe environment in all mechanical and equipment rooms or locations. This maintenance includes surface cleaning, painting and other maintenance necessary to maintain professional operational standards.
• Follow BPO policies and procedures.
• Participate in annual employee evaluations and outline goals/ and action plan

Qualifications:

Safety, Technical Skills and Other:

• City of Houston 2nd or 3rd grade stationary engineer certification, preferred
• CFC Universal Refrigerant Certificate
• State of Texas maintenance electrical license
• MEP: Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing experience preferred
• Air conditioning and Chiller operations experience is necessary
• Boiler operations experience
• Able to demonstrate and perform job responsibilities and functions in a safe manner, displaying appropriate safety measures to protect himself, other employees, tenants and building guests.
• Demonstrate the appropriate technical knowledge to maintain and repair high-rise office building equipment including HVAC systems, electrical distribution and lighting systems, plumbing systems, etc.
• Follow the direction of supervisor as needed and appropriate for duties as required.

Physical Requirements:

• The job duties require the employee to be absent of any physical limitations which would impair effective performance or jeopardize the safety or ability to assist fellow employees, tenants, or guests.
• Ability, both physically and mentally to work in emergency situations.
• Lifting objects in awkward positions, climbing around or over piping, beams, and entering into or crawling in confined spaces, etc.
• Ability to assist other emergency personnel (firemen, paramedics, police, etc.) in emergency situations.
• This position requires climbing many flights of stairs (up to 52) while carrying weighty objects such as materials, tools or tool bags), etc. in hot and humid conditions.
• This position requires frequent work on sewer lines, drain lines, condensate pans and use of a face mask or respirator could be required.

We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.