Manager HVAC 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…

• Responsible for staff consisting of HVAC Supervisors and manages routine operations and emergency testing and maintenance on all HVAC 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 HVAC 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.
• Assists the Director, Facilities Infrastructure Operations with the assignment and coordination of day-to-day tasks.
• Leads a group of staff 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 HVAC 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 HVAC 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 HVAC 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…

• Possess a current State of CT type S1 or S2 license and must have worked a minimum of 10 years under a licensed electrical or mechanical contractor in the State of CT.
• 10 years of experience with all aspects of HVAC distribution systems including AHU, RTU, VAV systems, fluid handling systems, CRAH & CRAC units, boilers, DDC control systems and Central Plant Chilled Water systems.

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 TRANE Chiller systems is a plus
• Experience with Alerton DDC Building Management Systems is a plus
• Experience with chemical treatment systems
• 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 mechanical vocational field.

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

• High School diploma or equivalent

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

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