Facilities Operations Building Engineer

Pixar; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, CA seeks a skilled Facility Operations Building Engineer to oversee and maintain campus infrastructure. You will manage HVAC, electrical, plumbing, structural systems, and supervise contractors to ensure safe, reliable operations.

The role includes preventive maintenance planning, project support, and response to outages, with collaboration across facilities teams and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical or construction engineering preferred.
• 4 years of related work experience.
• Must be customer service oriented.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair campus infrastructures, equipment and grounds.
• Oversee HVAC, generator/UPS, electrical, lighting and plumbing systems.
• Supervise contractors and coordinate internal construction projects.
• Lead preventative maintenance programs and manage work orders.
• Respond to power outages and implement emergency procedures.

Skills

Interpret blueprints

Project management

Organizational skills

Troubleshooting

Initiative

Collaboration

Multitasking

Work under pressure

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical or construction engineering

Tools

Word

Excel

Calendar

Google Drive Docs

Job description

The Facility Operations Building Engineer collaborates with other Facility Operations staff to provide overall facilities technical support and service, manages all mechanical, electrical, plumbing and structural systems for Pixar and follows and maintains preventative maintenance programs. In addition, the Facility Operations Building Engineer may be involved in the design, enhancement or installation of new systems and makes recommendations for capital expenditures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair the campus infrastructures, equipment and grounds, including, but not limited to those systems listed below:
• HVAC
• Generator/UPS
• Electrical/switch gear
• Circuit panel/office power
• Lighting systems
• Refrigeration equipment
• Café equipment
• Roofing
• Doors and windows
• Slate, tile, brick, marble and hardwood surfaces
• Architectural details and upgrades
• Elevators
• Seismic isolators
• Athletic fields and courts
• Gym equipment
• Appliances: dishwashers, coffee makers, soda & ice machines, washing machine & dryer
• Swimming pool
• Door and gates
• Performs skilled trades work, such as carpentry or painting in the construction, repair or alteration of infrastructures such as walls, roofs or office fixtures.
• Works with internal team or outside vendors in the installation or repair of building infrastructure, electrical, mechanical, controls and plumbing as required to support the Studio.
• Makes ongoing or special inspections of the premise to determine repair work necessary
• Utilize the facility work request system to manage all work in progress, preventative maintenance programs and work order history
• Supervise outside contractors working on the Pixar campus on appropriate engineering related tasks only if necessary
• Involvement in internal construction projects, including guiding general contractors and sub contractors
• Provide guidance to other team members as needed
• Initiate and follow through on forward-looking maintenance programs of Pixar's building related systems and materials
• Provide building management system operation and support, including comfort and environmental calls
• Power outage and emergency response team responder
• Involvement in recycling program and green efforts
• Available for on-call duties

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical or construction engineering preferred
• 4 years of related work experience
• Must be customer service oriented
• Competent at Word, Excel, Calendar, Google Drive Documents

Skills

• Ability to interpret blueprints, drawings or rough sketches
• Ability to manage projects and work loads independently
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Ability to troubleshoot in a variety of situations, and be resourceful in determining solutions
• Willingness to take initiative and resolve problems
• Strong collaborator, ability to work well on a team, as well as independently
• Ability to work well under pressure and within given deadlines, be spontaneous and handle last minute tasks
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, climb, reach, stand and bend, possess the ability to have a broad range of motion, ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance

The hiring range for this position in Emeryville is $74,545.00 to $96,470.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

Pixar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We know our storytelling is at its best when we include, celebrate and embrace difference. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Pixar participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.