Critical Environments Building Engineer

JLLCharlotte, NC
Onsite

About The Position

The Operating Engineer, Critical Environments, will have a strong focus on operating, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing facility equipment on all systems. Individuals are expected to demonstrate technical expertise in one craft area (Electrical, HVAC, Piping/Plumbing, Central Utility Plant Operations) and be multi-skilled in others in order to successfully complete daily/weekly work assignments. The Operating Engineer will be responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and performing preventive maintenance and continuous operation of all data center systems to maintain 100% Up-time. This includes 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 switchgear, power distribution, transformers), and hot water systems. The role involves monitoring operations, adjusting and maintaining refrigeration, chilled water, and air conditioning equipment; boilers, and ventilating and water heaters; pumps, valves, piping, and filters; and other mechanical and electrical equipment. Recording readings and making adjustments as necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment is crucial. The engineer will monitor building management systems and respond to alarms and alerts promptly, analyze system operations, determine causes of problems/malfunctions, and take corrective action. Compliance with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials is required, as is maintaining a clean and safe workplace. Learning and understanding the data center site is essential for managing incidents and events that put critical systems at risk. Responsibilities also include work order management, including CMMS, Vendor Management, and Customer Facing Tickets, and understanding and complying with emergency escalation procedures. Additional job duties may be required.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED equivalent
  • 4+ years related work experience.
  • Experience with Systems, emergency generators, and switchgears.
  • Demonstrated verbal/written communication skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, or governmental regulations and codes.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to speak effectively before small groups of tenants or fellow employees.
  • Working knowledge or the capability of developing proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Access and any other software packages.
  • Must be able to professionally interact with tenants and contractors.
  • Must be able to work different schedules.
  • Must be able to work Holidays.
  • Must be able to respond to site emergencies.
  • Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

  • Corrigo Experience.
  • Microsoft Office
  • Hands-on experience working in a data center/critical facility, including UPS.

Responsibilities

  • Maintaining, monitoring, and performing preventive maintenance and continuous operation of all data center systems to maintain 100% Up-time.
  • Operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing facility equipment on all systems.
  • Monitoring operation, adjusting, and maintaining refrigeration, chilled water, and air conditioning equipment; boilers, and ventilating and water heaters; pumps, valves, piping, and filters; other mechanical and electrical equipment.
  • Recording readings and making adjustments where necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment.
  • Monitoring building management systems and responding to alarms and alerts promptly.
  • Analyzing the operation of various systems, determining the cause of any problems/malfunctions and taking corrective action as required.
  • Complying with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
  • Maintaining a clean and safe workplace.
  • Learning and understanding 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.
  • Performing additional job duties as required.

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
  • Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
  • Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
  • Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
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