Manager, Engineering

OEG Sports & Entertainment: 

OEG Sports & Entertainment delivers North America’s leading sports and entertainment experiences to connect our fans to their passions. Located in the heart of the ICE District, OEG owns the 5-time Stanley Cup Champion Edmonton Oilers, the WHL’s three-time Memorial Cup Champion Edmonton Oil Kings, and the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors. OEG operates Rogers Place, North America’s premier and most technologically advanced sports and entertainment venue. The 18,647 seat, $480 million arena is among the most technologically enabled sports facilities in North America as well as the first LEED Silver-certified NHL Facility in Canada.

Our vision is to be a Global Leader in Sports & Entertainment. Together, we inspire our fans by connecting them to their passions, which is ours as well! We play hard as a team, and with devoted integrity towards our common purpose. We have commitments to innovation and growth, combined with performance excellence that ensures a fair return on investment. We develop our people to be leaders in our industry, and we invest in our communities. Through our world class talent, we strive to WIN. ON and OFF the ICE.

About the Role:

The Manager, Engineering is responsible for all aspects of facility Engineering for Rogers Place. Reporting to the Director, Engineering, the Manager, Engineering has responsibility for the operation, maintenance and repair/upgrades of the physical infrastructure and a variety of systems including but not limited to: HVAC, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration and other mechanical equipment for our multi-purpose sports and entertainment facilities.

Your Focus in this Role:

• Develop and facilitate operating procedures and maintenance programs that conform to manufacturer’s recommendations for systems, purchased equipment and corporate standards, which are customized to the specific needs of the facility
•  Continue to improve and maintain Computerized Maintenance Management System
• Participate in the development of and administration of the Operations budget including forecasting and ongoing monitoring
• Develop and maintain an energy management program including continuously seeking ways to develop and implement energy savings programs and procedures as well as implementing sustainability programs where feasible
• Inspect operating function to evaluate efficiency methods, and investigate, analyze and resolve operational and maintenance issues
• Lead and support a diverse team, including contractors, in the operation and maintenance of a multi-purpose facility on a day-to-day basis, focusing on HVAC and Ice Plant functions, ensuring all team members are properly trained
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements including safety codes, hazardous materials standards, licenses, recordkeeping and permits while promoting a safe working environment for tenants and patrons
• Contribute to the maintenance and stewardship of the facility’s technical library and files
• Responsible for execution of the facility’s Hot Work and Fire Alarm Bypass procedures

Who You Are:

• You excel at and enjoy providing service and conflict resolution with ease and patience 
• You're a dynamic, outgoing, self-motivated individual with outstanding communication and natural customer service instincts
• You are positive and resilient with a team-centric attitude and a professional demeanor
• You are a collaborative culture builder that works well with a diverse team
• You're comfortable handling sensitive and confidential situations and information
• You have a high level of critical and logical thinking, analysis and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons and facts
• You are passionate about the Sports and Entertainment atmosphere, and are excited and flexible to work event hours as needed: including evenings, weekends and holidays
• You are available on an “on-call” basis during off hours for emergency situations

Education, Experience and Skills:

• High School or Technical School diploma or combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
• Valid Province of Alberta, or Inter-provincial Fifth Class or higher Power Engineer’s certificate is required
• 5+ years, (including 2 years managing an operations/maintenance team) of experience in facility operations
• Demonstrated knowledge of sports facility operation is required
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints and schematics
• Experience with operation and maintenance of ice resurfacing machines is preferred
• Knowledgeable in all applicable regulations such as building codes, fire and health department regulations, OH&S, etc.
• Functional knowledge of facility maintenance including but not limited to ice maintenance/operation, electrical systems, centrifugal chillers, HVAC systems, steam, ammonia refrigeration, plumbing systems and equipment control systems
• Strong technical abilities with Microsoft programs and familiarization with computerized maintenance systems is an asset
• Leads by example by displaying a high standard of performance with the ability to communicate these expectations to the team to achieve above expectation results

What's in it for you?

• 100% Employer-paid Health Benefit Plans
• RSP Matching Program
• Oilers, Oil Kings, and Live Entertainment ticket options
• Healthcare and Lifestyle Spending Account Options
• On-Site secured parking and/or transit allowance
• On-Site gym
• Beautiful office space located in Rogers Place - with easy access to the LRT
• Social team culture + employee events

Next Steps:

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Those moving forward in the process will be contacted by a member of our team.

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