Chief Engineer

Chief Engineer

The Chief Engineer is responsible for managing the maintenance, repair, and performance of the facility's mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. To ensure a safe, stable, and comfortable climate for DIA visitors and to ensure accurate climate control for the art collection.

Essential Functions :

• Manage the department, determining priorities and goals, scheduling, and annual budget ensuring that department resources and staff support the museum's strategic goals and annual museum-wide goals, and that those goals are met on schedule and within budget.
• Recruit, mentor, develop and successfully manage a team to achieve the strategic objectives and the present and future needs of the department.
• Create a collaborative work environment by using a performance support process including goal setting, feedback, and development.
• Manage maintenance and operations of all HVAC mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in line with museum standards.
• Oversee the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of HVAC equipment, including chillers, steam generators, and other essential system elements.
• Develop and implement building management solutions.
• Develop preventative maintenance programs and ensure system reliability.
• Ensure compliance with safety codes, regulations, and museum policies.
• Monitor building automation system to optimize energy efficiency and reduce costs.
• Manage relationships with vendors and contractors to ensure quality and value.
• Address emergency maintenance issues and develop response plans.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance, equipment performance, and compliance.
• Participate in building maintenance and renovation projects related to HVAC systems.
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues related to HVAC and other building systems.
• Manage vendor relationships and service agreements for HVAC systems.
• Foster, promote, and support Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) through the DIA values, active listening, embracing difference, and engaging with empathy to promote a culture of belonging among internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Physical Demands :

The Detroit Institute of Arts is an equal opportunity employer.