Engineering Supervisor

Nbcuniversal3; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NBCUniversal seeks an Engineering Supervisor to lead the Engineering team across NBCUniversal facilities in the Los Angeles area, supervising operations for central plants, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, and overseeing vendor relations to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient building performance.

You will manage maintenance planning, asset data accuracy, SOP/KPI implementation, and emergency preparedness while coordinating with NBCU departments and site teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 7+ years of experience in building engineering or related field.
• Working knowledge of Class A commercial building operations and fire/life safety testing requirements, including Los Angeles REG 4 where relevant.
• Proficiency with HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and BAS, including troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of building codes, safety standards, and energy efficiency practices.
• Valid state Class C Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Execute weekly workplans, including preventative, corrective and reactive maintenance work orders via CMMS.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activity, equipment performance, repair history, and costs in the CMMS.
• Work closely with the Chief Engineer to support central chiller plants and other critical infrastructure at sites, data centers, and critical spaces.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems to ensure safe operations.
• Partner with Facility Operations on all MEP and critical infrastructure preventative maintenance programs.
• Participate in annual LAFD REG4 testing.
• Monitor N4 BAS to optimize energy use and system performance, report alarms to management.
• Collaborate with the Critical Infrastructure System team on ArcGIS projects and emergency strategies.
• Drive EAM processes with Asset Management to keep Master Asset List accurate.
• Develop and implement SOPs and KPIs with Facility Operations and Asset Management.
• Oversee vendor/3rd party services and ensure documentation and costs are added in CMMS.
• Ensure compliance tasks with NBCU departments (AQMD, OSHA, ADA).
• Support emergency preparedness drills and business continuity exercises.
• Enforce general safety, fire prevention, and safe working habits.
• Attend bid walks and assist with project oversight as needed.
• Support multiple sites in the Los Angeles area.
• Maintain OSHA 30-hour certification.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Troubleshooting

Technical aptitude

Tridium N4

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree or technical certification in building systems

OSHA 30-Hour General Industry

EPA Universal Certification for refrigerants

Trade license HVAC/Electrical/Plumbing

Tools

CMMS

ArcGIS

BAS (Building Automation System)

Job description

The Engineering Supervisor will work closely with the Manager of Facilities Engineer and provide supervision of the Engineering team at both low and high-rise buildings. This includes the efficient operation, oversight and upkeep of the central plants, the installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment, controls, plumbing and electrical systems, building envelopes, and grounds. You will troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, coordinate all maintenance activities, manage vendor and employee relationships, and collaborate with contractors to ensure the facility operates efficiently, remains safe and is compliant with all regulations.

What You’ll Do:

• Execute weekly workplans, including preventative, corrective and reactive maintenance work orders assigned through the CMMS and mobile platforms
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activity, equipment performance, repair history, and costs in the CMMS
• Work closely with the Chief Engineer to provide support for central chiller plants and other critical infrastructure supporting the sites, data centers, and critical spaces
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, including critical infrastructure, to ensure continuous, efficient, and safe operations
• Partner with Facility Operations on all MEP and critical infrastructure preventative maintenance programs
• Participate and provide support for annual LAFD REG4 testing
• Monitor N4 building automation systems (BAS) to optimize energy use, systems performance, and maintain comfortable environments for employees and guests. Provide updates to management and Central Monitoring teams on alarms and impacts on operations
• Work closely with the Critical Infrastructure System team on the ArcGIS platform, projects and emergency response strategies
• Partner with the Asset Management team to drive EAM processes and ensure assets are tagged and data is accurate in the Master Asset List
• Participate in the development and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOP) and key performance indicators (KPI's) with Facility Operations and the Asset Management team
• Oversee vendor and 3rd party contracted services to ensure scope of work is completed as required. Includes having all documents and costs added to the asset in the CMMS
• Partner with NBCU departments to ensure compliance and safety tasks are addressed promptly (AQMD, OSHA, ADA and other regulatory requirements)
• Support emergency preparedness initiatives and attend drills and exercises related to fire, disaster response, and business continuity
• Ensure that general safety, fire prevention regulations, and safe working habits are enforced
• Attend bid walks and assist with project oversite when required
• Support of multiple sites and assign tasks to Engineering teams as required within the Los Angeles area
• Maintain OSHA 30-hour certification
• Other duties as assigned

Let’s Talk About You:

• Cool Under Pressure - You handle stressful situations with ease and professionalism while juggling multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
• Communicates with ease - You have a way with words; written and verbal
• Tech-savvy - You are an MS Office whiz and can take on new software with ease

What You Have:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• 7+ years of experience in building engineering or a related field
• Working knowledge of Class A commercial building operations and applicable fire/life safety testing requirements, including Los Angeles REG 4 where relevant.
• Demonstrated proficiency with HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and building automation systems (BAS), including the ability to troubleshoot and coordinate repairs.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes, safety standards, regulatory requirements, and energy efficiency practices.
• Valid state Class C Driver’s License

What Will Make You Stand Out:

• Associates degree or technical certification in building systems
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification, or ability to obtain/maintain certification within a company-designated timeframe.
• Tridium N4 knowledge
• EPA Universal Certification for refrigerants
• Relevant trade license HVAC, electrical, plumbing, low voltage

Additional Requirements:

• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel as needed

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range: $95,000 - $110,000

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, col