Sr. Central Plant Engineer

brookfield; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GGP is seeking a Senior Central Plant Engineer to oversee the central plant and HVAC at a Las Vegas shopping center. You will supervise engineers, coordinate with outside vendors, and help manage maintenance, safety and operating costs.

The role involves ensuring equipment runs efficiently, maintaining logs, and supporting budgeting and landlord/tenant projects within a busy retail environment.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining central plant HVAC systems and related equipment.
• Ability to coordinate with vendors and external contractors.
• Leadership or supervision experience with maintenance staff.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain an effective program for maintaining the central plant and related equipment.
• Run preventative maintenance programs.
• Assist the Operations Manager in addressing center/building and equipment problems as needed.
• Evaluate major systems to ensure continuous maximum efficiency.
• Prepare budgets for operating costs and coordinate landlord/tenant build-outs as needed.
• Supervise maintenance and engineer personnel; interact with service vendors to ensure contract terms are met.
• Review outside contractor specifications, procedures and invoices; monitor monthly billings.
• Coordinate with National Operations on preventative plans including EMS-based checks.

Job description

Location

Fashion Show - 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Suite 600 Business

Headquartered in Chicago, IL, GGP is a leading retail real estate company with a portfolio of 95+ high-performing retail assets, encompassing over 95 million square feet of space across the United States. As an owner-operator, we're committed to creating vibrant destinations that bring people and brands together. With a team of 1,200+ employees and a legacy of leadership in retail real estate, we're shaping the future of the industry by delivering exceptional value to our partners and the communities we serve

Job Description

Position Summary

The Senior Central Plant Engineer coordinates and interacts with outside vendors to assure the Central Plant is operating as designed and that the maintenance contract terms and conditions are met. This individual assists and supports the Operations Manager with the maintenance of the shopping center HVAC by (i) ensuring that all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, sprinkler and fire alarm equipment are properly maintained to achieve high-quality performance and economical, safe operation, (ii), assisting in the daily routine operations of the building, grounds and equipment and direct supervision of the non-exempt, Engineer staff, (iii) possibly assisting with budget preparation for operating costs, as well as coordinating construction scope of work for landlord/tenant build-outs, and (iv) possibly supervising staff of engineers and/or outside contractor work.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain an effective program for maintaining the central plant and related equipment
• Run preventative maintenance programs
• Assist the Operations Manager in addressing any center/building and equipment problems as needed
• Evaluate all major systems to ensure continuous maximum efficiency
• Assist in establishing emergency procedures for fire, threats, power failure
• Maintain and check operating logs daily for all equipment and systems
• Coordinate with National Operations and assure there is a preventative plan in place which may include filter changes, unit lubrication, belt tension checks and replacement for all mall HVAC units affected (may include tenant units where applicable)
• May assign and supervise duties performed by maintenance and engineer personnel; interact and supervise service vendors to assure contract terms are met
• Review outside contractor specifications, procedures, products, materials, workmanship; review monthly billings
• Establish and maintain an effective program for compliance with applicable Life Safety codes
• Periodically inspect all public areas, tenant spaces and windows, conduct building tours
• Coordinate with Management special projects as assigned, such as budgeted major expense and capital items and unplanned emergency projects
• Coordinate construction scope of work for landlord/tenant build-outs; review tenant plans for compliance with building criteria
• Maintain a daily log of operations and maintenance and report all equipment malfunctions to Management
• Inspect and evaluates physical plant and cleanliness of center; maintain a safe working environment
• Assist the Operations Manager and The General Manager determine the need for (and budgeting of) replacement equipment; work with National Operations to coordinate the purchase and installation of new equipment, in accordance with company bidding policy
• Develop and maintain an inventory of belts, filters, fluids and other necessities
• Supervise the maintenance of mechanical/HVAC equipment; Coordinate and supervise the replacement of equipment when needed
• Communicate with tenants and management as required or directed; Address tenant complaints and/or suggestions as applicable in a courteous manner
• Have a working knowledge of the Energy Management computer System (EMS) and Pneumatic temperature controls
• Maintain chemical treatment of heating and cooling water
• Perform troubleshooting and repair of air handling and rooftop units, exhaust fans and various space heaters as may be needed
• Miscellaneous repairs (doors & closures, light welding, sign repair, etc.)
• Push and/or pull heavy loads on a pallet jack
• Perform general maintenance and repairs, as assigned throughout common areas
• Effectively cooperate with co-workers, contractors and contracted services
• Use a computer for: EMS monitoring and scheduling, CMMS scheduling and tracking of maintenance activities, email communication, Outlook calendar, internet search and purchasing and various company systems e.g. training, timekeeping, purchasing card transaction approval, etc.
• Install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain various building systems
• Operate hi-lifts, trash compactors, freight lift & trucks
• Repair, modify and move retail merchandising units
• Assist with the removal of snow and ice by vehicle and/or by hand
• Assist with maintaining inventory records
• Must be available for evening and weekend e