Senior Facility Mechanical Engineer- Facility Asset Management(FAM)
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10096545 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Dec. 23, 2024Job Summary:
At Disney, we’re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through applying and developing groundbreaking technology and questioning the limitations to bring stories to life through our movies, television programs, parks and resorts, and consumer products. Now is your chance to join our dedicated team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world.
As the Senior Mechanical Engineer, we will be supporting entire Walt Disney World(WDW) Orlando property inclusive of all Facility Operation Services(FOS) organization and occasional Operating Teams. The role involves development of future year work, ongoing project oversight, and sustaining and high technical support to our clients.
You will work for the Manager of Programs Project Design Support.
What You Will Do
Responsibilities include design reviews, hand calculations, creation of engineering drawings, and field installation support. You will also be responsible for assisting with field troubleshooting efforts for facility mechanical equipment (HVAC, boilers, pools, kitchens, pumps, fire alarm, smoke evac) to prevent attraction downtimes, reviewing and approving job plans, and revising drawings, reviewing shops drawings, submittals, specifications, and documentation packages. Please see breakdown below:
- Streamline Design Processes: Implement tools and methodologies to streamline design reviews and engineering calculations. Ability to utilize software for CAD/Revit design and analysis to improve efficiency.
- Enhance Troubleshooting Skills: Ability to troubleshoot mechanical equipment (HVAC, boilers, pools, kitchens, pumps, fire alarm, smoke evac) to quickly identify and resolve issues, reducing downtime.
- Stay up to date with Industry Standards: Dedicate time to stay updated on the latest industry standards, codes, and leading technology advances through seminars, webinars, and industry publications.
- Develop Asset Management Strategies: Collaborate with partners to develop comprehensive asset management strategies for facility mechanical systems that encompass full asset lifecycle, replacement planning, and energy efficiency initiatives.
- Provide Technical Guidance: Act as a resource for project teams by providing technical guidance, advising on standard processes, and facilitating learning sessions.
- Champion Vendor Relationships: Cultivate relationships with external vendors and consultants to stay informed about new products, technologies, and services that could benefit your projects.
- Educate Internal Stakeholders: Offer training sessions or workshops for internal project managers to improve their understanding of industry standards, product specifications, and energy goals.
- Contribute to Strategic Planning: Participate in planning sessions to align business objectives with emerging energy goals and find opportunities for cost savings through life cycle cost analysis.
- Document Best Practices: Develop and maintain documentation of best practices, standards, and specifications to ensure consistency and quality across projects.
- Seek Feedback and Continuous Improvement: Regularly solicit feedback from project teams and collaborators to identify areas for improvement and implement changes accordingly.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- PE License
- Minimum 7+years experience in design of HVAC equipment, plumbing, fuel and gas, ventilation, pools, and kitchen systems.
- Experience leading processes and solving complex problems.
- Experience partnering with collaborators and customers.
- Proficiency in using Engineering and Design software such as AutoCAD or Revit.
- Strength in performing classical and/or computer-based engineering analysis by applying hand calculations. Heat load calculations, energy model calculations, gas capacity, and heat transfer.
Preferred Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in design HVAC equipment, plumbing, fuel and gas, ventilation, pools, and kitchen systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited College or University.
Additional Information
Benefits and Perks: 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.
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About Walt Disney World Resort:
Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.
