Critical Environments Operating Engineer

JLL•Austin, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Data Center Operations Engineer is responsible for delivery of best practice systems and problem resolution on all data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure (UPS, MV electrical systems, generators, cooling systems etc.). This role involves maintaining, monitoring, and performing preventive maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems to maintain 100% Up-time. This includes fire/life safety, mechanical systems (HVAC, chillers, CRAC, CRAH, plumbing, controls), electrical systems including emergency backup systems (lighting, UPS, ATS, STS, PDU, generators, primary switchgear, power distribution, transformers), and hot water systems. The engineer will monitor operations, adjust, and maintain refrigeration, chilled water, and air conditioning equipment; boilers, and ventilating and water heaters; pumps, valves, piping, and filters; and other mechanical and electrical equipment. They must record readings and make adjustments as necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment. The role requires the ability to analyze system operations, determine the cause of problems/malfunctions, and take corrective action. Compliance with departmental policies for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials is essential, as is maintaining a clean and safe workplace. Learning and understanding the data center site is crucial for managing incidents and events that put critical systems at risk. Responsibilities also include work order management (CMMS, Vendor Management, Customer Facing Tickets) and understanding/complying with emergency escalation procedures. Additional job duties may be required.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent
2 + years related work experience.
Demonstrated verbal/written communication skills.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience working in a data center/critical facility, including UPS Systems, emergency generators, and switchgears.
Corrigo Experience.
Received EPA 608.
Trained in NFPA70E.
Working knowledge of computer applications including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Google Suite and CMMS.

Responsibilities

Maintaining, monitoring, and performing preventive maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems to maintain 100% Up-time.
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.
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.
Perform additional job duties as required.