Critical Facility Plant Manager

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox Corporation

Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Development and Operations is responsible for design, construction, operation, and maintenance on the 53-acre Fox Studio Lot in Century City.

We have an amazing opportunity for a Critical Facility Plant Manager!  This dynamic leadership role provides an opportunity to join a vital, multifaceted facility team supporting a fast-paced, entertainment production and live sports broadcast complex.  

The Critical Facility Plant Manager is responsible for all operational aspects sustaining uptime of the FOX Network Center, several campus buildings serving mission-critical broadcast, control, and editing with associated data center environments and essential facilities including a satellite broadcast (uplink/downlink) compound.  The role additionally oversees tenant MEP support services over the 600,000 square foot complex including two food service outlets.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leadership of on-site physical plant operations to ensure functionality, dependability, and consistency 24/7 with direct leadership of eleven (11) union technicians
• Apply practical engineering experience to manage daily maintenance and operation of power, cooling, heating, plumbing, and related equipment/infrastructure including:
  •  Critical environments of data centers, edit suites, production control, and technical equipment rooms with related support infrastructure; UPS systems, standby generators, chiller plants, and cooling towers with N+1 redundancy
  •  Base building systems of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire / life safety system supporting Class A office space
• Responsible for employee training and development, ensuring staff is adequately capable to perform their duties
• Develop, manage, and apply change management protocol for significant work via Method of Procedure (MOP) / Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), and Work Authorizations (WA).

• Maintain, develop, and implement consistent plant management, engineering, and operational functionality
  • Assess conditions to prioritize, plan, and implement repairs and improvements to equipment, infrastructure, and supervisory systems while maintaining day-to-day operations
  • Oversee team’s work schedule supporting 24/7 on-site coverage
  • Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions within the facility
  • Develop, initiate, and implement infrastructure and equipment improvements and renovations
  • Coordinate efforts and requirements with building occupants including third party tenants
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory, governmental, and company standards and policies
  • Support and improve written policies, procedures, and technical standards
  • Facilitate and support ongoing construction projects and tenant improvements
  • Interface with FOX Studio Lot departments supporting infrastructure outside of building footprints
• Communicate conditions, requirements, and status of preventative and corrective maintenance programs to staff, employees, consultants, tenants, and upper management
• Assign, track, and report status on multiple concurrent tasks across all participants
• Perform administrative functions including managing vendor procurement and billing processes, purchasing, payroll, operational and capital budgeting, documentation, and record management
• Coordinate and collaborate with other Development and Operations team members on lot-wide efforts

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical or applicable engineering field
• 7+ years progressive experience overseeing the installation, operation, and maintenance of mission-critical infrastructure including electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability operating and maintaining critical facilities, administering, and managing preventative maintenance programs using change management protocols
• Versed in Building Management Systems (BMS/BAS), automation, and controls
• Able to understand and navigate single line diagrams, mechanical and electrical engineered drawings, and other system construction/record documents
• Exceptional leadership, project management, and verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively among multiple stakeholders
• Highly developed critical thinking skills
• Accessible and responsive 24/7 as necessary to address significant events
• Able to work in a high stress, fast paced environment with shifting priorities with on-call availability occasionally requiring work outside normal business hours including weekends, nights, and holidays

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• Experience overseeing plant operations and infrastructure supporting technology/data centers, live broadcast environments, and similar mission-critical facilities
• Competence in Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), Branch Circuit Monitoring (BCM), and Computer Maintenance Management System software (CMMS)
• Professional Engineer (PE) in Mechanical, Electrical, or associated field, Certified Professional Manager (CPMM), Certified Facility Manager (CFM), or similar accreditations.
• Understand dynamics of a campus environment with multiple tenants and competing requirements

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

Click here to learn more about the diverse communities of people behind our brands. 

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $84,500.00-140,000.00 annually for California. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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