Assistant Chief Engineer | Full-Time | Casey's Center

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Chief Engineer, the Assistant Chief Engineer directs, manages, supervises and performs a variety of tasks related to the maintenance and operation of the Iowa Events Center. Directs / oversees a large team of engineers, electricians, maintenance technicians, and other specialists in the Engineering Department. In absence of the Chief Engineer, this position will assume all Chief Engineer responsibilities.

This role pays an annual salary of $70,000-$78,000.

Benefits for full-time roles : Health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until November 14, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for services and activities involved in the maintenance and operations of IEC including, but limited to, HVAC, electrical, mechanical equipment, arena equipment, boiler, plumbing, ice management, carpentry, gas and grounds.
• Using independent judgment, interview, select, train, motivate, evaluate and make recommendations for engineering staff. Provide or coordinate training & safety programs; coach / mentor employees to correct deficiencies; implement and document discipline and termination proceedings
• Responsible for coordination and communication of department scheduling to ensure proper event and facility maintenance coverage, monitoring labor costs
• Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan / orders for facility maintenance; including meeting with team to identify and troubleshoot equipment problems; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures
• Act as a liaison between Dept. and Event Managers, I.T., Production for event needs and make recommendations including, but not limited to, staffing, electrical, HVAC, lighting, plumbing.
• Assist in the development, administration and continued analysis of the Engineering budget; assist with forecasting any need for additional funds for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; along with monitor expenditures; implement adjustments as necessary / directed
• Order or approve the purchase supplies and materials within budget guidelines; maintain supplies
• Regularly collaborate with Operations Admin to ensure timely processing of all schedule changes, allocation updates, budgetary tracking and Micromain reports.
• Oversee and supervise preventative maintenance program, Micromain to ensure equipment and building efficiency.
• Ensure the department / team operates within all health and safety guidelines.
• Effectively communicate work responsibilities timely in-person and in-writing, creating a positive teamwork atmosphere. Listen and effectively respond to employee concerns, complaints, grievances as required.
• Responsible for understanding, complying with, and supervising employees within parameters of any Collective Bargaining Agreement, maintaining professional relations with any Union representatives.
• Maintain hazardous materials communication program, material safety data sheets and required records and permits for underground storage tanks and air quality guidelines; maintain knowledge of changes in pertinent federal, state, local, OSHA regulations
• Analyze energy usage and adjust demand levels as needed for proper energy efficiency to promote facility cost savings; report monthly trends, make recommendations and educate staff on demand side management
• Responsible for extensive knowledge and proficiency in energy management.
• Employee must maintain excellent attendance, work on-site, and be available on-call in case of emergency
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external clients

Qualifications

Strengthened by Our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.