Job description:
Senior Industrial Building Engineer (Mission Critical Facilities)Live Broadcast Studios | Jacksonville, FL
Competitive Pay + Outstanding Benefits + Career Stability
Keep the Broadcast On-Air. Keep the Facility Running.
$35-45/hr Tues-Sat 5 8's or Wed-Sat 4 10's (40 hour work week)
We're seeking an experiencedSenior Industrial Building Engineerto join a world-class facilities team responsible for maintaining the critical mechanical infrastructure that supports a24/7 live broadcast operation.
This is not your typical commercial facilities position.
You'll be responsible for maintaining and optimizing complex HVAC, chilled water, electrical support systems, building automation, and mission-critical infrastructure where even the smallest equipment failure can impact live television broadcasts viewed by millions.
If you thrive in high-performance environments like hospitals, data centers, broadcasting, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or other mission-critical facilities—and take pride in solving complex mechanical challenges—we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do
As the Senior Industrial Building Engineer, you'll be responsible for ensuring maximum reliability and uptime of all mechanical systems supporting our broadcast operations.
Primary Responsibilities
- Operate, troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize HVAC and mechanical systems supporting studios, control rooms, server rooms, and technical facilities
- Maintain chilled water systems, air handling units (AHUs), VAV systems, DX equipment, and precision cooling systems
- Operate and monitor critical infrastructure including:
- UPS systems
- Diesel generators
- Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS)
- Chillers
- CRAH/CRAC units
- Utilize Building Management Systems (BMS/BAS) to monitor environmental conditions, identify issues, and respond to alarms
- Maintain strict temperature and humidity requirements for mission-critical broadcast equipment
- Perform advanced preventative and corrective maintenance on mechanical and facility systems
- Diagnose equipment failures and perform root cause analysis to eliminate recurring issues
- Coordinate maintenance activities to avoid disruption of live broadcast operations
- Collaborate closely with Broadcast Engineering and Digital Technology teams to support production requirements
- Monitor and optimize energy usage while maintaining peak system performance
- Support commissioning, renovations, equipment upgrades, and new studio build-outs
- Oversee contractors, vendors, and service providers performing facility work
- Maintain documentation within CMMS/work order systems
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, ASHRAE, and applicable building codes
- Promote a culture of safety, reliability, and operational excellence
You'll Be Responsible For Maintaining
- Live Television Studios
- Production Control Rooms
- Master Control Rooms (MCR)
- Equipment Rooms
- Broadcast Racks
- Data Centers
- Server Rooms
- Technical Operations Areas
Your work directly supports uninterrupted live broadcasting.
We're Looking For Someone Who HasRequired Experience
- 7+ years of industrial or commercial building engineering experience
- Experience maintaining mission-critical mechanical systems
- Strong HVAC troubleshooting and repair experience
- Experience with chilled water systems and precision cooling
- Hands-on experience operating Building Automation Systems (BMS/BAS)
- Experience supporting facilities where uptime is essential
Preferred Industry Experience
Experience in one or more of the following:
- Live Broadcast Facilities
- Television Studios
- Data Centers
- Hospitals
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Critical Manufacturing Facilities
- Industrial Plants
- Mission-Critical Operations
Technical Knowledge
We're looking for professionals with experience in:
- Commercial HVAC Systems
- Chilled Water Systems
- DX Systems
- VAV Systems
- Air Handling Units (AHUs)
- Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS)
- Mechanical Controls
- UPS Systems
- Emergency Power Systems
- Diesel Generators
- Thermal Load Management
- Mechanical Drawings & Specifications
- Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
- Root Cause Failure Analysis
- CMMS Maintenance Software
Knowledge of redundancy design (N+1 / 2N architecture) is highly desirable.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- EPA Certification (Required)
- Valid Florida Driver's License
- Ability to independently troubleshoot complex mechanical systems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational and documentation skills
- Customer-focused mindset with outstanding teamwork abilities
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate Degree in HVAC/R, Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, or related field
- HVAC Technical Certification
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification
- Experience with ServiceNow, iOFFICE, or other CMMS platforms
- Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, painting, and general building maintenance
Work Environment
This is a hands-on role inside a fast-paced, mission-critical broadcast environment where equipment reliability is essential.
You must be comfortable:
- Responding to emergency service calls
- Working around critical production equipment
- Working independently with minimal supervision
- Supporting live television production
- Making sound decisions under pressure
Because broadcasting never stops, this position requires flexibility to work:
- Saturdays as part of the regular schedule
- Early mornings
- Evenings
- Weekends
- Holidays
- On-call rotations as needed to support live programming
Why Join Our Team?
You'll become part of a highly skilled engineering team responsible for one of the most demanding and technically advanced facility environments in the industry.
We offer:
- Competitive compensation
- Stable, long-term career opportunity
- State-of-the-art facility
- Challenging and rewarding work
- Advanced building systems and technology
- Professional growth opportunities
- Collaborative engineering culture
- Opportunity to support mission-critical operations where your expertise truly matters
Ready to Apply?
If you're an experienced Industrial Building Engineer, Critical Facilities Engineer, HVAC Engineer, Chief Building Engineer, or Mission-Critical Facilities Professional looking for your next challenge, we'd love to speak with you.
Apply today and help keep our broadcast operation running 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
You should be proficient in:
- HVAC/R Systems
- HVAC Service & Installation
- HVAC Maintenance
- HVAC Repair
- EPA certification
- OSHA
- thermal load management