Lead Engineer - KFC Yum! Center

KFC YUM! CENTER operated by Legends Global is a multi-use entertainment venue in Louisville, Kentucky. The KFC Yum! Center offers a variety of world class events including concerts, family shows, sporting events and other special events, while providing a clean and safe environment and guaranteeing the ideal entertainment guest experience and satisfaction. Legends Global houses offices on five continents, the company uses its global network of venues, portfolio of powerful sports and music brands, ticketing and content distribution platforms and its integrated entertainment districts to deliver the most creative and innovative live sports and entertainment experiences that inspire athletes, teams, artists and fans. Position Summary: The Lead Engineer plans and executes the overall maintenance HVAC requirements of the KFC Yum! Center. The position also leads the HVAC Maintenance Tech in order to repair and maintain the KFC Yum! Center. Essential Functions: Provides suggestions and assist with developing long term maintenance strategies for the KFC Yum! Center. Establishes procedures to handle all maintenance emergencies with Maintenance Manager. Plans, reviews, and implements preventative maintenance programs in conjunction with the Maintenance Manager. Assist with coordinating & research of potential contractors to develop quotes for all capital projects as directed by the Director of Operations. Implements procedures that ensure the safety of all employees through proper training and observation. Ensure HVAC maintenance and engineering support is provided for all events, via the Metasys system. Monitors daily temperature controls to meet departmental needs. Trouble shoot and provide solutions regarding boilers and chillers. Required Qualifications (Job Knowledge, Skills, and Education): A minimum education level of: Associates of Arts/Sciences Degree (2-year) Preferred: BA/BS Degree Years of related work experience: 3-5 A minimum of (3) years leading a team of a minimum of two team members. Thorough knowledge in operational procedures, facility capabilities, industry terminology and event-related services and technical requirements for the types of events anticipated at the facility. Demonstrated understanding of electrical, mechanical, HVAC and other systems. Building HVAC automation and controls experience. Demonstrated experience organizing and prioritizing work to meet deadlines. Ability to listen and communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Possess licenses, certifications or training required by local, state or national authorities for the operation of equipment including, but not limited to, HVAC and forklift operation. Must be able to work extended hours including, nights, weekends and holidays as needed. Must be able to climb, crawl, bend, and stoop with or without reasonable accommodations. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Ability to speak and write clearly and concisely. Willingness to work different shifts and extended hours as needed, to support scheduled events. The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Please ensure that you are applying through Legends Global career site: For more information, please contact Human Resources at (502) 690-9000. Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.