Regional Engineer, Commercial Office Portfolio at Douglas Emmett
Los Angeles, CA 90079
About the Job
REGIONAL ENGINEER
Under the supervision and direction of the Director of Engineering Services, the
Regional Engineer is responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of the
mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire/life safety systems and equipment at his/her
Region. In addition, the Regional Engineer is responsible for the daily supervision of
the building engineers and/or maintenance staff. The Regional Engineer will ensure
compliance with all Douglas Emmett Engineering Standard Operating Procedures and
corporate directives.
Job Duties
? The Regional Engineer operates and maintains all building systems in
keeping with industry practice, manufacturer recommendations and
Douglas Emmett Engineering Standard Operating Procedures.
? In cooperation with the Director of Engineering, the Regional Engineer
directs and supervises the trade-related activities of the engineering and
maintenance crew.
? The Regional Engineer is responsible for the management of the contract
services engineering budget, including forecasting, and for the competent
and professional operation of all plant equipment and efficient utility
consumption.
Record Keeping
The Regional Engineer works with the Property Managers to maintain the following at
his/her assigned Region:
? Engineering logbook.
? Building Standards.
? Building Rules and Regulations
? Energy Management System.
? Operating logs.
? Chemical treatment log(s).
? Refrigerant management.
? Fire drill exercises and records.
? Injury & Illness Program and safety meetings.
? Emergency shutoff drawings.
? Elevator contract maintenance compliance.
? Inventory of tools and materials.
Engineering Standard Operating Procedures
? Emergency contact list (contractor, tenant and staff).
Permits and Certificates
The Chief Engineer ensures that records are maintained in a current and accurate state.
? Accelerograph.
? Fire extinguisher service.
? Elevator permits.
? SCAQMD (all required permits)
? Fire pump and emergency generator permits.
? Pressure vessel(s).
? Sewer / Storm water Ordinance compliance.
? Hazardous waste
Annual Service
The Regional Engineer is responsible for the timely completion of all annual service.
? Chiller(s).
? Eddy current testing.
? Back-flow certification.
? Thermographic inspection.
? Automatic Transfer Switch testing.
? Emergency generator and fire pumps.
? Boilers.
? Cooling tower cleaning (frequency as required).
? Switchgear testing and cleaning.
? Elevators.
Contract Maintenance
The Regional Engineer assists the Chief Engineer(s) in the maintenance and monitoring
of operating contracts.
? Fire Signaling System (monthly).
? Fire signal communicator.
? Water treatment.
? Elevators.
? Phone, radios and pagers.
? Engineering payroll.
? Uniforms.
? Building signage.
? Metal maintenance.
? Window cleaning.
? Energy management and automation systems.
? Mechanical service contracts (cost/frequency).
? Landscaping.
? Pest control.
Regulation 4 Testing (or annual equivalent)
? Fire pumps.
? Standpipe Pressure Regulating Valves (PRV).
? Automatic sprinkler PRV’s.
? 5 year testing and balancing.
? Class I standpipe.
? Class II standpipe.
? Basic automatic sprinkler.
? Basic alarm.
? Emergency generator.
? Batteries.
? Stairwell pressurization.
? MVSPE (mechanically ventilated smoke proof enclosures).
? Smoke evacuation systems.
? Elevators.
? Fire escapes.
? Fire doors (annual and 5 year).
Environmental Issues
The Regional Engineer will maintain the following procedures, information and systems
as required.
? ACM manifest log.
? Dump site location.
? ACM O&M procedures.
? ACM engineering certification / physical examinations.
? ACM equipment certification.
? Supplies & equipment (handling, spills, etc.).
? EPA identification number(s).
? State of California ID number(s).
General Requirements
? Demonstrated competence in the field of building engineering, budgeting,
and personnel supervision.
? May stand a shift and work with the tools of the trade.
? Perform building inspections monthly. Report and address any
mechanical or operational deficiencies found during the inspection and
submit written reports with corrective recommendations.
? Trouble-shoot problem areas and work with building engineers to effect
corrections. Make a determination as to whether job can be handled by
in-house staff or outside contractor.
? Evaluate specifications and blueprints and perform field verification of
same.
? Assist Property Manager with the annual building inspections.
? Maintain mechanical operating standards for the building, including
seasonal temperature adjustment criteria and procedures for heating and
cooling, economization, on/mid/off peak operation, and automatic EMS
settings to maximize energy savings.
? Supervise all maintenance programs, ensuring all work has been
performed as scheduled and completed to Douglas Emmett standards.
? Ensure compliance with all environmental laws, codes and Douglas
Emmett directives.
? Audit all chemical logs and programs to ensure that water treatment is
being performed as required. Review all water treatment reports from the
contractor and report any discrepancies to the Director of Technical
Services.
? Inspect all operating logs and ensure that they are kept current.
? Recommend changes in Maintenance programs to the Director of
Technical Services.
? Screen all building engineer applicants prior to employment.
? Train engineering staff in all aspects of building engineering, to include
demonstrating how to perform various repairs and maintenance tasks.
? Assist Manager and Director of Technical Services in work performance
evaluations of the Engineering staff.
? In the event of absence of Property Manager, Regional Engineer is to
assume responsibility of supervising Chief engineers’ daily work
assignments as directed.
? Develop and recommend to Property Manager work load assignments for
engineering staff.
Assist in developing building engineers duties and responsibilities.
? Review plans and drawings on new tenant construction and remodeling
pertaining to HVAC, plumbing and electrical.
? Work closely with and support the Property Manager in connection with
properly completing Tenant Improvements as quickly as possible.
? Perform other duties as assigned.