Critical Environment Operating Engineer

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Develop your engineering career at JLL! You will work as part of an engineering team of 10+ at a multi‑data‑center property managed 24/7 by JLL. We are currently looking to hire a critical engineer that can work the shift listed below.

Work schedule:

Thursday - Saturday + every other Wednesday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Reporting To:
Critical Environments Chief Engineer

Estimated compensation for this position is: $28.75 - $41.73 an hour paid bi‑weekly

The Data Center Operations Engineer is responsible for operating and maintaining critical data center infrastructure, equipment, and systems. Delivery of best practice systems and problem resolution on all data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure (UPS, MV electrical systems, generators, cooling systems etc.)

• Responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and performing preventive maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems to maintain 100% Up‑time including: fire/life safety, mechanical systems such as HVAC, chillers, crac, crah, plumbing, controls, electrical including emergency backup systems such as lighting, UPS, ATS, STS, PDU, generators, primary switch gear, power distribution, transformers, and hot water systems.
• Monitors operation, adjusts, and maintains refrigeration, chilled water, and air conditioning equipment; boilers, and ventilating and water heaters; pumps, valves, piping, and filters; other mechanical and electrical equipment. Must record readings and make and adjust where necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment.
• Requires the ability to analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions and take corrective action as required.
• Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials. Maintains a clean and safe workplace.
• Learn and understand the data center site in‐order to manage incidents and events that put the critical systems at risk.
• Work order management, including CMMS, Vendor Management, and Customer Facing Tickets.
• Understanding and complying with emergency escalation procedures.
• Work shifts to support 24×7 data center operation, and have flexibility in work hours to cover other shifts.
• On call emergency support as required.

• Walking large, campus‑like settings.
• Lifting a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Climbing stairs and navigating rooftops to access equipment.
• Using ladders up to 30 ft and working from heights.
• Ability to climb a ladder with a 300‑lb weight limit.
• Must be able to work different schedules.
• Must be able to work Holidays & weekends.
• Must be able to respond to after‑hours site emergencies.
• Flexibility in work hours to cover all shifts.
• Must be willing to cover PTO Shifts.

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• 2+ years of hands‑on work experience operating and maintaining critical data center infrastructure, equipment, and systems
• 1+ year of UPS, emergency generators, switchgears, & chiller plants equipment experience
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license
• Completion of EPA 608/Universal certification
• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) &/or Building Management System (BMS)
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, One Note, and Outlook)

• Trade school education, union training, military service or college education is desirable
• Previous military background a plus to include Army Prime Power, Navy ET/Nuke, Air Force HVAC/Power Pro/ Electrician or related trade schooling
• Trained in NFPA
  70E preferably
• Flexibility in work hours to cover all shifts

Please submit your application with an updated resume, location, and contact information.