Assistant Manager, Plant Operations

Fox Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Manager for Plant Operations to oversee critical infrastructure in a bustling entertainment production environment. This role is pivotal in ensuring the operational functionality of essential facilities, including broadcast and data center environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical or electrical engineering, with proven leadership and project management skills. Join a dynamic team that thrives on creativity and operational excellence, and contribute to the success of a facility that supports live sports broadcasts and entertainment production.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Annual Discretionary Bonus

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in overseeing mission-critical infrastructure.
• Ability to operate and maintain critical facilities with preventative maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily maintenance and operation of power, cooling, heating, and plumbing systems.
• Support ongoing construction projects and tenant improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Building Management Systems

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical Power Monitoring Systems

Computer Maintenance Management System software

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Overview Of The Company

Fox Corporation

Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.

Job Description

Plant Operations is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the 53-acre Fox Studio Lot in Century City.

We have an amazing opportunity for an Assistant Manager of Plant Operations! This dynamic leadership role provides an opportunity to join a vital, multifaceted facility team supporting a fast-paced, entertainment production and live sports broadcast complex. The Assistant Manager of Plant Operations is responsible for the operational aspects of sustaining uptime of the FOX Network Center, several campus buildings serving mission-critical broadcast, control, and editing with associated data center environments and essential facilities, including a satellite broadcast (uplink/downlink) compound. The role additionally helps manage tenant MEP support services over the 600,000 square foot complex, including two food service outlets.

a Snapshot Of Your Responsibilities

• Support and assist the Senior Manager, Plant Operations with on-site physical plant operations to ensure functionality, dependability, and consistency 24/7 with the supervision of eleven (11) union technicians
• Apply practical experience to manage daily maintenance and operation of power, cooling, heating, plumbing, and related equipment/infrastructure including:
• Critical environments of data centers, edit suites, production control, and technical equipment rooms with related support infrastructure; UPS systems, standby generators, chiller plants, and cooling towers with N+1 redundancy
• Base building systems of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire/life safety systems supporting Class A office space
• Promote and implement employee training and development, ensuring staff are adequately capable of performing their duties
• Manage and apply change management protocol for significant work via Method of Procedure (MOP) / Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), and Work Authorizations (WA)
• Develop, improve, maintain, and implement consistent plant management, engineering, and operational functionality:
• Assess conditions to prioritize, plan, and implement repairs and improvements to equipment, infrastructure, and supervisory systems while maintaining day-to-day operations
• Oversee the team’s work schedule supporting 24/7 on-site coverage
• Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions within the facility
• Develop, initiate, and implement infrastructure and equipment maintenance, improvement, and refurbishment
• Coordinate efforts and requirements with building occupants including third-party tenants
• Monitor compliance with regulatory, governmental, and company standards and policies
• Improve, maintain, and enforce written policies, procedures, and standards
• Support ongoing construction projects and tenant improvements
• Interface with FOX Studio Lot departments supporting infrastructure outside of building footprints
• Communicate conditions, requirements, and status of preventative and corrective maintenance programs to staff, employees, consultants, tenants, and management
• Assign, track, and report status on multiple concurrent tasks across all participants
• Assist with administrative functions including managing vendor procurement and billing processes, purchasing, payroll, operational and capital budgeting, documentation, and record management
• Coordinate and collaborate with other Development and Operations team members on lot-wide efforts
  
  

What You Will Need

• Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical, or an alternate applicable engineering field
• 5 years of progressive experience overseeing the installation, operation, and maintenance of mission-critical infrastructure, including electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to operate and maintain critical facilities, administering and managing preventative maintenance programs using change management protocols
• Versed in Building Management Systems (BMS/BAS), automation, and controls
• Able to understand and navigate single-line diagrams, mechanical and electrical engineered drawings, and other system construction/record documents
• Leadership, project management, and communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to collaborate effectively among multiple stakeholders
• Developed critical thinking skills
• Accessible and responsive 24/7 as necessary to address significant events
  
  

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• Experience with plant operations and infrastructure supporting technology/data centers, live broadcast environments, and similar mission-critical facilities
• Competence in Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), Branch Circuit Monitoring (BCM), and Computer Maintenance Management System software (CMMS)
• Professional Certification – Mechanical, Electrical, or associated field, Certified Professional Maintenance Manager (CPMM), Certified Facility Manager (CFM), or similar accreditations
• Understand the dynamics of a campus environment with multiple tenants and competing requirements
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $74,000.00-110,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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