Assistant Field Engineer

Assistant Field Engineer

The Walt Disney Company is a world-class entertainment and technological leader. Walt’s passion was to continuously envision new ways to move audiences around the world—a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise that stretches from theme parks, resorts and a cruise line to sports, news, movies and a variety of other businesses. Be A Part Of The Story!
 

About your team…

Corporate Real Estate Operations’ Infrastructure Services team sustains and operates facilities and campus space supporting a wide range of businesses for the company across the Los Angeles area. All aspects of facility maintenance, repair and operation are performed across all trades using a combination of in-house staff and contract services. You and the team will operate and maintain utilities, grounds, and hardscapes on the company’s campuses. We also provide the engineering services vital to address daily needs, develop sustainable master plans, and inform construction initiatives by others. The team plays a key role in establishing standards and long -term strategies for asset management. Apply today!
 

As an Assistant Field Engineer you will…

• Maintain asset database through existing CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
• Evaluate existing facilities and draft life cycle reports summarizing the condition assessment, deficiencies observed, vital repairs, and estimated cost of repairs for building infrastructure
• Provide detailed scope and rough cost estimates for short and long term repairs and renovations on projects. Assist with prioritizing capital projects for current and future fiscal year portfolio alongside operations managers, project managers, and program manager
• Answer RFIs, reviewing submittals, and reviewing closeout documentation for project completion
• Evaluate facilities for compliance with local building codes, government regulations, and other compliance requirements including but not limited to Title 24, NFPA, and FM Global data sheets
• Work in coordination with government agencies for applications and approvals (permits, reimbursement/refund requests, rebates, etc.)
• Collaborate with senior engineers and operations managers to maintain service contracts and bid packages, conduct job walks, award contracts, and facilitate and coordinate contract execution
• Assist with asset management of the electrical and low voltage systems. Assist senior engineers and Operation Managers with development of integrated Facility Planning (IFP) to support development of capital planning.
• Work with senior engineers with multiples HVAC control systems at Disney Studios. Assist with programming, maintaining, and upgrading plan for the low voltage control systems.
• Collaborate with operation teams with sustainability initiatives including data gathering, technical assessment and data analysis
• Partner with Design & Delivery project managers on various tenant improvement projects, acting as owner’s representative throughout design and construction. Attend weekly construction meetings and facilitate communication between Operations Team and Project Managers
• Analyze new technologies and/or initiatives for payback, operation validation, etc. for integration into standards and practices
• Coordinate future plans for various improvements on existing facilities, with consultation from architects and engineers
• Participate in development and maintenance of company standards
• Work with Engineers and Operations teams with reliability and maintenance strategy analysis and development for assets and facilities. This included Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), asset criticality assessments, preventative/predictive maintenance strategies, BOM/Spare part strategies, controls system maintenance/backup strategies, and documentation analysis (drawings, manuals, parts lists, etc.).
• Coordinate onboarding including OEM manuals, recommended spare part list, asset tags generation and uploading to CMMS, mechanical/electrical/control schematics, control system backups, and training.
• Lead turn-key projects through all phases of development, from initial analysis through construction completion and project closeout
• Support small ongoing facilities projects/tasks including deliverables, milestones, schedules, and budgets
• Partner with internal and external partners to see successful and timely completion of all projects
• Lead internal team and/or external resources on construction and development efforts to support operation’s preventive and corrective maintenance projects
• Update schedules and reporting tools to track project status, cost and schedules
• Collaborate with project controls and Project Managers and Engineering Managers on regular cost reports, cash flows, and any other need reporting as it pertains to Capital and Operating projects.
• Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety standards
• Inspect materials, workmanship, architectural and mechanical and installations for conformance to plans and specifications
• Leads and supports coordination and communication with partners with large planned maintenance activities for the operations team.
   

These are the skills you will need to be successful in this role…

• +1 or more years of technical experience in facility-related systems (mechanical/HVAC, electrical, fire life safety, etc.)
• Strong design and/or consulting background in facility operations and project management
• Ability to read and interpret construction blueprints, plans, drawings, and specifications
• Knowledge of and ability to apply engineering principles
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Maintain records, and prepare reports and correspondence related to the work.
• Solid understanding of AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and/or other drawing software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

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

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and/or equivalent
   

It would be nice if you have these skills…

• Master of Science in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Development and use of contracts, estimates, and specifications
• Familiarity with building automation and controls and knowledge of utility and power distribution systems
• Creation of SOP’s for critical and non-critical system operations and maintenance procedures and the ability to perform lighting and power load calculations
• Knowledge of the elements of cost in construction and maintenance including the determination of unit cost records and standards, codes, and regulations pertaining to the construction and maintenance of facilities
• Knowledge of national, state, and local building codes and safety standards and inspection and investigation techniques
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as Tririga, ServiceNow, Maximo, etc. and with Enterprise Resource Programs (ERP) such as SAP, Coupa, etc.
   

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

The hiring range for this position in California is $84,500.00 - $113,300.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.