Director of Engineering

Company: NBC Universal
Location: Englewood Cliffs
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

The Director of Engineering is responsible for all aspects of the electrical/mechanical operation of the NY and NJ broadcast operation facilities. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: critical systems operation and maintenance, day-to-day operations, budget planning, capital project planning, capital project execution and capital project support. This role is responsible for ensuring that the infrastructure is ready to support broadcast and office operations on a continuous basis and in any situation. This role will primarily reside in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, but will require a presence in Rockefeller Center.

• This role will be responsible for the NBCU Facilities in New York and in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. RCO encompasses a number of buildings involved in the production of broadcast content, transmission of broadcast content, and ongoing business operations. This role reports to the Vice President of Facilities Engineering and Critical Infrastructure.
• Critical system responsibilities will include; operation and maintenance of all critical systems, tracking of critical system usage and reserve capacity, response to critical system issues, and upgrades to critical system infrastructure to meet changing demands.
• The director of engineering will be responsible for tracking work, productivity, and providing assistance in resolving issues when needed. Additionally, the engineer will be responsible for maintaining the electrical operations budget. Technical assistance is also provided to the Fire Life Safety Manager, with the operation and upgrade of the fire alarm systems throughout the facilities.
• In addition to the regular ongoing business operations, the engineer will also be responsible for the planning, budgeting, scoping, and execution of capital projects throughout the year. The engineer will be responsible for the long-term strategic planning of capital projects, including budgeting and staging of multi-year projects.
• This position will also include occasional off hours work, either to cover major critical systems events which may include system upgrades or cutovers, or to cover major broadcast events including presidential elections, The Olympics, or The Superbowl as examples. Qualifications/Requirements Basic Qualifications
  --- 15+ years' experience in managing critical systems
  --- Candidate must possess a complete understanding of the latest technologies and design philosophies for critical systems as well as thorough knowledge of all MEPS systems, as these systems are intertwined
  --- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
  
  Additional Job Requirements
  --- Interested candidates must submit a CV/resume through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
  --- Must be willing to work in Englewood Cliffs, NJ but commute to New York, NY as needed Desired Characteristics Communication
  --- Strong communication skills are required
  --- The ability to clearly articulate technical information to varied client technical levels
  --- The ability to develop concise presentation material and present accordingly
  
  Commitment to Increasing Efficiency
  --- The ability to consistently identify operating efficiencies through the critical plants to maximize operating cost savings
  
  Demonstrated Leadership Skills
  --- Demonstrates integrity, personal responsibility and initiative
  --- Ability to Prioritize/Multi-Task
  --- Highly organized, detail oriented
  --- Excellent record keeping and file maintenance
  --- Effectively coordinates multiple tasks
  --- Highly flexible, able to prioritize and re-prioritize as new assignments occur
  --- Manages time effectively
  --- Able to research and access resources Sub-Business Experienced City Englewood Cliffs State/Province New Jersey Country United States About Us At NBCUniversal, we believe in the talent of our people. It's our passion and commitment to excellence that drives NBCU's vast portfolio of brands to succeed. From broadcast and cable networks, news and sports platforms, to film, world-renowned theme parks and a diverse suite of digital properties, we take pride in all that we do and all that we represent. It's what makes us uniquely NBCU. Here you can create the extraordinary. Join us. Notices NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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