Chief Engineer| Full-Time | Acrisure Arena

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary

Position Summary:

 

Acrisure Arena and the Cochella Valley Firebirds is seeking an experienced Chief Engineer to oversee our Maintenance department. The Chief Engineer will be responsible for supervising maintenance employees in the daily activities of building systems to assure all facility systems are operating and well maintained in various areas, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, painting and climate control systems, roofing systems, and maintenance/cleaning of equipment.

 

This role pays an annual salary of $85,000 to $90,000 and is bonus eligible.

 

Benefits for full-time roles: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).  

 

This position will remain open until June 6, 2025.

 

 

About the Venue

ABOUT ACRISURE ARENA:

 

America’s hottest music festival destination finally has the world-class arena it deserves. Now open, the brand new Acrisure Arena provides the greater Palm Springs area of Southern California with a premiere 11,000+ capacity venue hosting the biggest artists and acts on the planet. We are #TheCoolestSpot in the desert, designed specifically for hockey and acoustically designed for concerts, Acrisure Arena provides top-tier hospitality, artist amenities, and all of the benefits of a modern music and sports venue to the Coachella Valley.

 

Responsibilities

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

 

• Assist in coordinating the work of staff engaged in repair, maintenance, and preventative measures of all facility systems.
• Assist Operations Manager in the Scheduling, training, evaluation and discipline of the maintenance staff.
• Estimate cost, determine maintenance priorities, and ensure jobs are completed with a high degree of proficiency.
• Inspects systems throughout facility to detect malfunction or breakdowns.
• Investigates malfunctions or breakdown of systems to diagnose causes and locate the source of the problem.
• Anticipates potential malfunctions or breakdowns and takes appropriate action to prevent or minimize the use of services.
• Responsible for CMMS Program and work orders as well as the development and execution of a preventive maintenance program facility wide.
• Responsible for day-to-day operations of the Central Plant.
• Operates and maintains refrigeration and heating systems of the facility.
• Maintains and inspects equipment, including pumps, boilers, automatic doors, and additional HVAC equipment.
• Records inspections and repairs.
• Performs electrical repairs, emergency plumbing repairs, and HVAC repairs as needed.
• Implement facility rules, regulation policies and procedures.
• Adheres to OSHA and other applicable safety codes.
• Knowledge of safety precautions applicable to building equipment and repair.
• Coordinates the operations activities with other building departments and show-related contractors.
• Anticipate problems and appropriate solutions. Investigates, analyzes and resolves operational problems and complaints.
• Aids in maintaining inventory of supplies and equipment and makes recommendation for purchases.
• Follow the preventive maintenance program, energy management program and standard operations procedures for all machinery and equipment.
• Operate, monitor, repair, and maintain the facilities audio-visual systems and equipment, environmental controls, emergency power, electrical, HVAC and lighting systems as required for the safe and efficient operation of the facility.
• Review event documents for engineering/operational requirements.
• Read and interpret performance charts and control panels to evaluate the efficiency of each system.
• Operate equipment such as light trucks, pallet jacks, forklifts, or other light power driven equipment.
• Respond to routine, precautionary and emergency alarms for building automation and life safety systems.
• Assist with capital budget as related to the facility system upgrades and energy conservation program.
• Demonstrate knowledge in operational procedures, facility capabilities, industry technology, event-related services, and technical requirem