Building Engineer - Critical Environments

JLL•San Angelo, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

JLL is seeking a Building Engineer for Critical Environments to support the 24/7 operation of mission-critical data center infrastructure. This role is part of the founding team at a brand new, state-of-the-art data center in West Texas, offering a unique opportunity to establish best practices from day one. The position is fully onsite in Colorado City, TX, and offers competitive shift differentials for available day and night shifts. JLL provides relocation financial assistance to eligible candidates moving to Colorado City, TX. This role offers career growth with training, professional development support, and a clear advancement path within JLL's global data center portfolio, along with exposure to cutting-edge critical infrastructure technology. The location offers an affordable cost of living, a small-town quality of life with access to larger cities, outdoor recreation, and short commutes.

Requirements

1+ years of experience operating, maintaining, or troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, or facility systems in environments requiring reliability and uptime (industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, power generation, military facilities, hospitals, large commercial buildings, oil & gas operations, or similar)
Hands-on technical aptitude with building systems such as electrical distribution, backup power systems, HVAC equipment, pumps, motors, controls, or related mechanical/electrical infrastructure
Problem-solving mindset - you can observe equipment behavior, identify when something isn't operating correctly, and take appropriate action or escalate effectively
Strong communication skills for documentation, shift handoffs, and team coordination
Basic computer skills including email, documentation systems, and willingness to learn maintenance management software
Safety-conscious approach to working around energized equipment and industrial machinery
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Corrigo CMMS experience
Universal EPA 608 certification (or willingness to obtain)
NFPA 70E electrical safety training
Trade school, technical training, or apprenticeship in electrical, mechanical, or HVAC disciplines
Military veterans with facility operations, power generation, or mechanical systems experience strongly encouraged to apply
Experience in oil & gas, power plants, manufacturing, or other mission-critical industrial operations

Responsibilities

Monitor and assist with maintenance of all building systems including fire/life safety, HVAC, chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, plumbing, and building controls to ensure continuous operation.
Support operation and maintenance of electrical systems including UPS, ATS, STS, PDU, emergency generators, primary switchgear, power distribution equipment, and transformers.
Monitor refrigeration, chilled water, and air conditioning equipment; assist with adjustments to boilers, ventilating systems, and water heaters; maintain pumps, valves, piping, and filters.
Record equipment readings, observe system performance, assist with diagnosing problems, and support corrective action to prevent downtime.
Manage work orders through CMMS, coordinate with vendors, and respond to customer-facing tickets efficiently.
Follow emergency escalation procedures and assist with incident management for critical systems.
Maintain safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials in compliance with departmental policy.
Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe at all times.