Building Systems Lead — Central Plant & Energy Efficiency

Prestonwood Baptist Church; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Prestonwood Baptist Church is seeking a Facilities Engineer to lead central plant operations on the Plano campus. You will oversee chillers, boilers, BAS, and critical building systems to ensure reliability and efficiency.

You will supervise maintenance programs, read engineering drawings, and drive improvements while coordinating with vendors, safety standards, and budgeting. Weekend availability may be required.

Qualifications

• Growing relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and active member of a Bible-believing ministry.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Building Systems or related equivalent experience.
• Certified in EPA 608, Universal CFC, BOMI – SMA and SMT, and lift operation certifications.
• Advanced knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, BAS, and life-safety systems.
• Experience managing central plants and critical building systems required.
• OSHA requirements and local building/fire codes knowledge.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills with CAD proficiency.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends; physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for central plant reliability, optimization, troubleshooting, and asset stewardship.
• Manage chillers, boilers, cooling towers, heat exchangers, and water treatment systems.
• Monitor equipment performance, troubleshoot failures, and implement improvements.
• Conduct inspections and maintain records of mechanical rooms and building systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and engineering reports.
• Manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Assist with lifecycle planning, equipment replacement, retrofits, and modernization projects.
• Manage Building Automation Systems (BAS) and energy management platforms.
• Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency and reduce operating costs.
• Monitor utility consumption and meter readings.
• Oversee water treatment programs for cooling towers and closed-loop systems.
• Maintain permits, inspections, and regulatory documentation; ensure safety compliance.
• Assist in engineering operating budget and capital projects.
• Manage contractors, vendors, consultants, and project scopes.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Engineering/Facilities management degree

Tools

CAD

MS Office

EPA 608

BOMI SMA/SMT

Job description

Prestonwood Baptist Church is seeking a Facilities Engineer to lead central plant operations on the Plano campus. You will oversee chillers, boilers, BAS, and critical building systems to ensure reliability and efficiency.

You will supervise maintenance programs, read engineering drawings, and drive improvements while coordinating with vendors, safety standards, and budgeting. Weekend availability may be required.