Engineer

At Brookfield Properties, our success starts with our people. People like you.

We develop, operate, and manage more than 650 properties and 325 million square feet of real estate across the globe. It’s a feat that wouldn’t be possible without our team, a diverse group of creative visionaries and innovative experts who are relentless in pursuit of one goal: to ensure our buildings don’t simply meet the needs of our tenants, residents, and communities — but exceed them, every day.

Within our office business, this conviction guides every aspect of our work. Our signature structures not only define skylines but are also true destinations — bringing together office areas, retail spaces, and dining options all in one. And our high-end design capabilities and strong sustainability practices allow us to create properties that raise the bar for real estate everywhere. It’s why the world’s most respected businesses, non-profits, and start-ups choose us as their partner.

If you’re ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.

Job Scope:

The Stationary Engineer/Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all building equipment used to provide landlord services to Brookfield tenants in a Class A commercial office setting. Including but not limited to: mechanical/ electrical/plumbing equipment, controls, and distribution panels used to provide heat, air conditioning, ventilation, electrical power service, etc.

Job Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of complete building operations
• Experience with building mechanical equipment
• Ensure all preventative and predictive maintenance is performed according to BFP standards including, but not limited to: changing filters, lubricating equipment, inspecting and adjusting belts. Replacing pulleys, motors, bearings, shafts, and punching tubes on chillers, etc.
• Have thorough knowledge of all key valve locations and electrical distribution switches for all building systems
• Life safety for office towers/ fire sprinklers/ fire alarm/ fire panels
• Maintain all applicable and required licenses and certificates
• Correct emergency conditions such as water or sewer leakage. Notify management of problems as appropriate.
• Initiate repairs with shift personnel when problems are discovered on routine inspections
• Water treatment, log all readings to maintain proper chemical levels in systems, and notify Chief or Assistant Chief if readings are abnormal.
• Ensure all personnel maintain a clean and safe environment in all mechanical and equipment rooms or locations.  This maintenance includes surface cleaning, painting and other maintenance necessary to maintain professional operational standards.
• Follow BPO policies and procedures.
• Participate in annual employee evaluations and outline goals/ and action plan

Qualifications:

• Safety, Technical Skills and Other:
• City of Houston 2nd or 3rd grade stationary engineer certification
• CFC Universal Refrigerant Certificate
• State of Texas maintenance electrical license
• MEP: Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing experience preferred
• Air conditioning and Chiller operations experience is necessary
• Boiler operations experience
• Able to demonstrate and perform job responsibilities and functions in a safe manner, displaying appropriate safety measures to protect himself, other employees, tenants and building guests.
• Demonstrate the appropriate technical knowledge to maintain and repair  high-rise office building equipment including HVAC systems, electrical distribution  and lighting systems, plumbing systems, etc.
• Follow the direction of supervisor as needed and appropriate for duties as required. 

Physical Requirements:

• The job duties require the employee to be absent of any physical limitations which would impair effective performance or jeopardize the safety or ability to assist fellow employees, tenants, or guests. 
• This position requires the ability, both physically and mentally to work in emergency situations. 
• This position requires lifting objects in awkward positions, climbing around or over piping, beams, and entering into or crawling in confined spaces, etc. 
• This position requires the ability to assist other emergency personnel (firemen, paramedics, police, etc.) in emergency situations.
• This position requires climbing many flights of stairs (up to 52) while carrying weighty objects such as materials, tools or tool bags), etc. in hot and humid conditions.   
• This position requires frequent work on sewer lines, drain lines, condensate pans and use of a face mask or respirator could be required.