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NBCUniversal lists this Senior Director, Engineering opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit for more information.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit for more information.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
Job Description
The Rockefeller Center Operations (RCO) Facilities Engineering team manages all aspects of the Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Alarm, Fire Protection (MEPFP), emergency power, BMS, mission-critical, and life-safety systems for the 24x7 operations in the NY, NJ, and Washington, DC campuses, encompassing approximately 2.5M square feet across 10 commercial buildings of production, technical, and office space.
The Sr. Director of Engineering will be responsible for oversight of engineering operations, including preventive and corrective maintenance, capital planning and project execution, environmental and energy performance and overall operational readiness of NBCUniversal infrastructure. Additionally, this individual should be able to balance the engineering aspects of the position while providing leadership, strategic insight and communication to peers and Sr. Executives.
These responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Ensure the integrity and operation of the facilities critical infrastructure systems which are paramount to our operational reliability, where the goal is a 99.999% on-air performance
Operate, maintain, and implement all critical and non-critical MEPFP systems including installation and monitoring of the BMS, EPMS, and other system dashboards
Manage a union represented staff of approximately 45 engineers and electricians providing 24/7/365 coverage for all facilities
Review work tickets, staff productivity, budgets, and vendor relationships for compliance with KPI’s
Develop and manage both operating and capital budgets
Implement continuous improvement programs to increase equipment reliability, reduce unplanned downtime, and extend asset life
Track and trend critical system usage and reserve capacity, providing clients with the necessary data needed to make informed business decisions and long-term planning
Respond and provide solutions to critical system issues. Lead incident reviews, root-cause analysis, and follow-up corrective actions for any significant or repeated system failures
Develop Method of Procedures (MOPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for maintenance and required project work
Provide technical assistance and support to the Fire Life Safety team, with the operation, upgrade, and maintenance of the fire alarm systems throughout the facilities
Oversee all MEP projects and coordinate with the appropriate third-party engineers and contractors to review and execute such projects. Ability to perform detailed drawing review of MEP design and operational analysis as part of the design phase.
Long-term strategic planning of capital projects, including budgeting, scoping and execution
Collaborate and coordinate with business units on projects throughout the facility that utilize critical infrastructure systems
Oversee and schedule off hours work, either to cover major critical systems events such as system upgrades or cutovers, or to cover major broadcast events
Nurture relationship and maintain an open line of communication with ConEd and facility utility providers to manage/mitigate issues such as utility transients as well as coordinating utility preventative maintenance moratoriums, etc.
Coordinate and communicate with the landlords to address building infrastructure activities and events
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
7+ years of experience in the management of critical MEPS systems
Demonstrates integrity, personal responsibility, and initiative
Understanding of the latest technologies and design philosophies for critical systems as well as thorough knowledge of all MEPS and BMS systems
Understanding of construction projects and methodologies
The ability to clearly articulate technical information to a variety of technical levels
The ability to develop and present presentation material in a concise and effective manner
Will require 24/7 availability to address emergencies and other unforeseen issues
Must be willing to work in New York and, at times in our NJ and Washington, DC facilities. Some oversight, and coordination, will be required for the Broadcast Operations Center located in Centennial, Colorado
Strong communication and presentations skills
Must be 18 years or older
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred
Ability to consistently maintain a high functionality rate in a high-pressure work environment
Hands-on field type experience is a plus
Ability to prioritize and multi-task
Effectively be able to lead by example
Highly organized, detail orientedAble to research and access resources
Additional Information
Required On-Site : This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary: $160,000 - $200,000 (bonus & LTI eligible)
Additional Information
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. 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.
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
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