Hines Building Engineering Program

To be considered for a SkillBridge opportunity at Hines, the candidate must fill out our interest form found here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/f74c1b42e6b84b1b900f243a63811bf1. This interest form helps our team identify appropriate opportunities that align with your goals and interests. Once connected with an opportunity, the candidate will be interviewed and evaluated by hiring teams based on open positions, desired locations, or a business need that may lead to a full time role at our firm. Candidates who are offered an opportunity will begin a 24-week on-the-job training program.

As a Building Engineer at Hines, your responsibilities will include ensuring the basic operation and maintenance of all building equipment and systems. This involves routinely reviewing operating conditions and established programs with your supervisor to understand and resolve any abnormal operating issues. You will ensure adherence to Hines' quality standards and property operating objectives while maintaining focus on the delivery of exceptional client experience. At Hines, delivering exceptional client experience means combining a hospitality culture with real estate knowledge to create spaces where people feel valued, connected, and inspired. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Ensure all building maintenance and operations align with Hines’ service level standards, ensuring a best-in-class, client-centric experience across the property.Support engineering staff in the delivery of Hines’ Hospitality Standards.Maintain a collaborative and professional work environment with all staff while actively contributing to achieving the team's strategic goals.Provide a timely and hospitable response to all inquiries and property work orders.Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on all mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems including, but not limited to pumps, chillers, boilers, air compressors and air handling units.Maintain operation logs and files, as appropriate, covering central plant operations, chemical consumption records, and other equipment or operation inspection logs specific to the property.Adjust and modify HVAC and related equipment as necessary to uphold established operating criteria within the parameters defined by the Supervisor.Utilize expertise in HVAC distribution and controls to implement adjustments and/or corrective actions necessary to resolve work orders.Conduct general repairs, maintenance, and replacements of building components including, but not limited to, building fixtures and appliances, plumbing, and electrical systems.Demonstrate full competency in all current Hines and property emergency procedures.Utilize fire alarm and life safety systems at assigned property; make adjustments as needed.Adhere to all Hines and property policies and procedures and perform all duties in a safe manner.Help ensure property compliance with all City, State and Federal safety and environmental laws, codes, standards, and regulations.Participate in the water treatment chemical programs established in the property.Engage in required training activities and seminars.