Manager MEP Systems

Manager MEP Systems

ESPN, Inc., The Worldwide Leader in Sports, is the leading multinational, multimedia sports entertainment company featuring the broadest portfolio of multimedia sports assets with over 50 business entities. Headquartered in Bristol, Connecticut, ESPN is 80% owned by ABC, Inc. (a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company), and 20% by the Hearst Corporation.

ESPN was founded by Bill Rasmussen and launched on September 7, 1979. Now with over 6,500 employees, each year ESPN televises more than 5,100 live and/or original hours of sports programming. The company’s mission is to serve sports fans. Anytime. Anywhere.

About the role…

Manages routine operations and emergency testing and maintenance on all MEP systems in all ESPN owned and leased facilities in Bristol, CT.

Ability to engage employees at all levels of the organization; manage multiple priorities or projects at one time; work effectively in a team environment; create and drive change and effectively communicate to all levels in the organization; work both strategically and hands-on. 

Coordinates safety measures for MEP projects for Facilities Construction & Engineering employees and outside vendors with the Director, Safety & Health. Manages preventative maintenance on the Bristol campus and provides assistance at remote ESPN domestic and international facilities on an as-needed basis.

Responsible for the development of the staff but not limited to goal preparation, strategic training and educational growth. Responsibilities include completing periodic Performance Reviews of direct reports utilizing established corporate guidelines.

A Day in the Life of a Manager of MEP Systems…

• Assists the Director, Facilities Infrastructure Operations with the assignment and coordination of day-to-day tasks.

• Leads a group of staff Electricians and HVAC technicians and/or third-party contractors as part of a defined project team.

• Enhances facilities services and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

• Achieves MEP maintenance operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing productivity, quality and customer-service standards; resolving problems; determining system improvements and implementing change.

• Establishes a schedule for maintenance on equipment, track repairs and schedule third-party repair work when necessary.

• Ensures MEP systems operate effectively in support of all buildings with priority status on technical production facilities, technical equipment rooms and radio/television studios.

• Analyzes and recommends proper course of action in problems associated with all MEP equipment, and DDC building management systems. On occasion will be required to respond via phone to after hours and weekend trouble calls. Coordinates on-call third-party service vendors’ response.

You will need these skills to be successful in the role…

• The successful candidate must possess a current State of CT type E1 or E2, S1 or S2 license and must have worked a minimum of 10years under a licensed electrical or mechanical contractor in the State of CT.

• 10 years of experience with all aspects of MEP distribution systems including electrical distribution equipment, generators, UPS equipment, medium voltage switchgear, air handling, fluid handling, boilers, DDC control systems and Central Plant Chilled Water systems.

• Training for this position includes: Electrical Safety, RF Safety Training, First Aid/CPR/AED, Confined Space Training, Fire Extinguisher Training, Spill Response Training, Flash Hazard Protection and First Responder

It would be a plus if you had these skills…

• 5 years in people and project management with emphasis on goal-oriented performance based initiatives and directing teams

• Hands-on experience with high reliability mission-critical electrical distribution equipment is required

• Experience with Russelectric Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems is a plus

• Experience with Alerton DDC Building Management Systems is a plus

• Certified Level III Thermography

• Working knowledge of physical plant safety programs and shall be able to demonstrate understanding of fire life safety procedures and requirements

• A working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and AutoCAD are a plus.

• Minimum Associates Degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or equivalent Technical school degree in electrical or mechanical vocational field.

Education is important to us, here is what we are looking for…

High School diploma or equivalent

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