Chief Engineer | Full-Time | VyStar Pavilion

Oak View Group; Port Wentworth (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak View Group in Port Wentworth, GA seeks a Chief Engineer to maintain HVAC, electrical, IT, and structural systems for Port Wentworth Ice Cove and Amphitheater during events and non-event days.

This role offers an annual salary of $65,000–$70,000 and requires a bachelor’s or technical degree with 3–5 years in HVAC, electrical and IT, plus supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or technical degree required.
• 3-5 years in HVAC, electrical, and IT.
• Minimum 2+ years supervising/training personnel.
• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, IT, and mechanical codes.
• LEED knowledge preferred.
• Knowledge of hockey facility preferred (ice installation, Zamboni).
• Ability to read blueprints and drawings.
• Ability to work under pressure with strict schedules.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems.
• Oversees part-time engineering and operations staff.
• Leads maintenance and capital improvement projects.
• Reads technical diagrams and blueprints.
• Troubleshoots building systems with testing devices.
• Operates and maintains equipment (e.g., Zambonis, forklifts).
• Maintains CMMS preventative maintenance records.
• Collaborates across OVG Savannah properties.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical systems

IT systems

Supervisory experience

Blueprint reading

Education

Bachelor’s degree or technical degree

Tools

CMMS

Zamboni maintenance

Forklift operation

Job description

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Position Summary

This Chief Engineer position maintains all HVAC, Electrical, IT, and structural aspects of Port Wentworth Ice Cove and Amphitheater during events and non-event days.

This salary is an annual salary of $65,000-$70,000

About The Venue

The Vystar Pavillion boasts a 4,500-seat outdoor venue with luxury suites, club seating, and first-rate food and beverage. The Vystar Pavillion will bolster entertainment in the Southeast by hosting must-see national touring concerts, family shows, comedians, and more. The Port Wentworth Ice Cove will host small skating events, youth hockey, college hockey, collegiate and amateur sporting events, and more.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on all Port Wentworth Ice Cove and Amphitheater mechanical systems, including, but not limited to, building chillers, ice plants, pumps, boilers, air handlers, electrical systems, IT systems, and all other building assets as needed.
• Overseeing part-time engineering and operations staff members for facility maintenance and ice installation.
• Assist leading full-time staff members as needed with venue maintenance and capital improvement projects.
• Installing, maintaining, and repairing all Port Wentworth Ice Cove and Amphitheater mechanical systems.
• Reading technical diagrams and blueprints.
• Troubleshooting building systems using appropriate testing devices.
• Repairing and replacing equipment, plumbing equipment, electrical wiring, IT, and fixtures.
• As scheduled, assists in operating the Port Wentworth Ice Cove and Amphitheater during the event and non-event modes as efficiently as possible
• Maintains floor chiller, including daily readings, ice temperatures, and fluid levels.
• Assist with Zamboni maintenance and ice maintenance during event and non-event days.
• Operates and maintains equipment including, but not limited to, forklifts, aerial lifts, Zambonis, hand tools, power tools, etc.
• Maintain all aspects of the CMMS preventative maintenance and repair system.
• Assist as needed in maintenance, operations, engineering, and coordination across all OVG Savannah properties, including Enmarket Arena, Johnny Mercer Theatre, and any future projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or technical degree from an accredited college/university/trade school required.
• 3-5 years’ experience in HVAC, electrical, and IT.
• Minimum of 2+ years’ experience supervising/training personnel.
• Must possess a demonstrated basic knowledge of methods, principles, and practices required for the operation, repair, and maintenance of all systems such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, IT, and mechanical codes.
• Preferred but not required to understand LEED-certified buildings and take initiatives toward it.
• Knowledge of a hockey facility preferred, including ice installation, Zamboni, and ice edger. Possess demonstrated knowledge of NHL/AHL/ECHL standard rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Must possess a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend blueprints, drawings, and other related materials.
• Must possess the ability to work effectively under pressure and stringent schedules and produce accurate results.
• Must possess the ability to work independently and exercise proper judgment in routine matters.
• Must possess the ability to maintain an effective working relationship with clients, employees, exhibitors, guests, and others encountered in the course of employment.
• Self-motivated with excellent interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to function and make management decisions in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with strong attention to detail and organization
• Must be licensed and insured to operate a motor vehicle.
• Preferred knowledge with concerts, public, and private events.
• Must be able to lift and carry heavy objects, moving, climbing, and working at various heights.
• Must possess the ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.