Building Engineer, Data Centers

JLL • Claude, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Building Engineer, Data Centers (also described as the Data Center Operations Engineer) delivers best-practice systems and resolves problems involving data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure, including UPS, medium-voltage electrical systems, generators, and cooling systems. The role maintains, monitors, and performs preventive maintenance on building systems to support continuous operation and uptime. The engineer monitors and adjusts equipment, records readings, analyzes system operation, identifies causes of malfunctions, and takes corrective action. The position also involves managing incidents and events that could put critical systems at risk, handling work orders and customer-facing tickets, following emergency escalation procedures, and maintaining a clean and safe workplace. The position is on-site in Claude, Texas. It does not provide visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

• Ability to traverse large, campus-like settings.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb stairs and navigate rooftops to access equipment.
• Ability to use ladders up to 30 feet and work at heights.
• Ability to climb a ladder with a 300-pound weight limit.
• Ability to work different schedules and holidays, and respond to site emergencies.
• At least 2 years of experience working in a data center or critical facility.
• Experience with building systems, including UPS systems, emergency generators, and switchgears.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of computer applications, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Google Suite, and CMMS.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Corrigo experience.
• Universal EPA 608 certification.
• NFPA 70E training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, monitor, and perform preventive maintenance on building systems to support continuous operation and 100% uptime.
• Maintain fire and life safety systems; HVAC, chillers, CRAC/CRAH, plumbing, and controls; electrical and emergency backup systems; and hot water systems.
• Monitor, adjust, and maintain refrigeration, chilled-water and air-conditioning equipment; boilers and ventilating and water heaters; pumps, valves, piping, filters; and other mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Record equipment readings and make adjustments as necessary to ensure proper operation.
• Analyze the operation of systems, determine causes of problems or malfunctions, and take corrective action.
• Comply with departmental policies for safe storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials, and maintain a clean and safe workplace.
• Learn the data center site and manage incidents and events that put critical systems at risk.
• Manage work orders, including CMMS, vendor management, and customer-facing tickets.
• Understand and comply with emergency escalation procedures.
• Perform additional job duties as required.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care.
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.
• Supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package prioritizing mental, physical, and emotional health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed