Building Engineer, Data Centers

JLL • Amarillo, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Building Engineer (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 100% uptime. It also involves analyzing equipment operation, identifying and correcting malfunctions, managing work orders and customer-facing tickets, and responding to incidents and emergencies that could put critical systems at risk. The position is on-site in Amarillo and Claude, Texas.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience working in a data center or critical facility.
• Experience with building systems, including UPS systems, emergency generators, and switchgear.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of computer applications, including MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook), Google Suite, and CMMS.
• 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.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship; visa sponsorship is not provided.

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.
• Operate, adjust, and maintain fire/life safety systems and mechanical systems, including HVAC, chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, plumbing, and controls.
• Maintain electrical and emergency backup systems, including lighting, UPS, ATS, STS, PDUs, generators, primary switchgear, power distribution, and transformers.
• Monitor and maintain refrigeration, chilled-water, air-conditioning, boiler, ventilation, water-heating, pump, valve, piping, and filtration equipment.
• Record equipment readings and make adjustments as needed to ensure proper operation.
• Analyze systems, determine the 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.
• Respond to site emergencies.
• Work different schedules and holidays 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