Manager, Operating Engineer

Department: Academy Campus

Reports to: Vice President, Academy Campus

Job Type: Full-time – Regular

Job Classification: Salary (Exempt)

Workplace Location: Los Angeles – This position will be based at the Museum but will provide coverage across all Academy campus locations.

Summary/Objective:

The Manager, Operating Engineer is responsible for overseeing the daily operation and maintenance of essential building systems, including mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and life-safety. This role collaborates closely with Facilities Management and Capital Projects teams across all Academy campuses to ensure the proper functioning of physical structures, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and associated equipment.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Lead and mentor the Operating Engineer team, supporting their professional growth and development.
• Develop and implement engineering strategies with the facility, operational, and capital projects management team to meet business objectives and technical requirements.
• Oversee the development and accuracy of site-level operating engineer procedures and other documentation.
• Manage and escalate emergency response protocols for after-hours emergencies across all Academy campuses.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety organizations, such as Cal/OSHA.
• Resolve issues involving electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems with minimal disruption to operations, and communicate issues and resolutions to management and staff promptly.
• Utilize the work order database system to resolve maintenance issues based on agreed-upon priorities.
• Oversee incident management and produce clear, detailed reports.
• Analyze and solve problems promptly and reduce any critical impact on the facility.
• Develop and manage the operating engineering budget with attention to cost-effectiveness.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and contractors to support maintenance, repairs, and project needs.
• Participate in the planning and execution of capital projects related to building systems.
• Implement and monitor energy efficiency initiatives to reduce operational costs and environmental impact.
• Ensure the effective implementation and adherence to preventative maintenance schedules for all critical systems.

Required Competencies:

• A bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical maintenance and mechanics;5 years of equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Must have at least 5 years of progressive experience in facilities operations or engineering management, with demonstrated expertise in maintaining and troubleshooting complex building systems, as well as a minimum of 5 years of team management experience. Expertise in industrial safety regulations and best practices (e.g., Lockout/Tagout, PPE, arc flash protection, Cal/OSHA, EPA).
• Experience with CMMS systems (trouble ticket management, maintenance activities, and infrastructure projects for work order completion processes).
• Availability to work off-hours should emergencies arise.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Experience writing MOPs, SOPs, and reports.
• Advanced proficiency with the MS Office suite.
• Expertise with safe operation and maintenance of several hand, power, and machine tools (drills, saws, presses, meters).
• A commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possession of a valid Stationary Engineer license is highly desirable.
• Experience in comparable environments such as museums, data centers, hospitals, or large hospitality settings preferred.
• In-depth experience with BMS (Automated Logic and Alerton) strongly preferred.

Required Vaccination: Full vaccination against COVID-19 is required, including any booster vaccinations as applicable. Exception: Medical and religious accommodations approved by the Office of People & Culture.

Compensation: The expected salary range for this role is $100,000.00 - $112,000.00. The actual base pay offered will be determined by factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and other factors permitted by law. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 15 days of PTO, plus company-paid holidays.
• Additional time off, including summer hours, winter hours, and a cultural floating holiday.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401k retirement plan with a company match
• Clean Air Commuter Program
• Employee Assistance Program through CompPsych Guidance Resources.
• Wellness benefits through Cigna Healthcare.
• Free access to 16,000+ online courses through LinkedIn Learning
• Free Academy membership screenings
• Free tickets and screenings at the Academy Museum
• Employee discounts through LifeMart and Working Advantage