Critical Facilities Data Center Chief Engineer

JLL•San Francisco, CA

6d•$93,000 - $98,000•Onsite

About The Position

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. We are seeking a highly motivated Data Center Chief Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with the Facility Manager to oversee the operations of the engineering department. You will be responsible for providing technical and administrative support, preplanning electrical and mechanical preventive maintenance, as well as supervising and directing maintenance personnel in installation, repair, and maintenance of all mechanical and electrical equipment and systems.

Requirements

Hands-on experience working in a data center or critical facility, including UPS systems, emergency generators, and switch-gear, preferred.
High School diploma or GED equivalent.
5+ years of related work experience, including supervisory experience.
Working knowledge of computer applications including Word and Excel.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Supervising and directing the maintenance staff on shift, monitoring their performance and ensuring efficient completion of service requests.
Providing training and supervision to enhance the capabilities of the operations staff, including instruction in maintenance, safety, and troubleshooting procedures.
Implementing and overseeing the preventative maintenance program, scheduling maintenance tasks with minimal disruption to building services and ensuring inventory is maintained.
Managing contracted maintenance work, ensuring timely completion and fulfillment of warranty obligations.
Monitoring and conducting preventive maintenance on all building systems, including fire/life safety, HVAC, electrical, and emergency backup systems.
Complying with hazardous materials storage and disposal policies to maintain a clean and safe workplace.
Managing inventory of tools and supplies, submitting purchase-order requests, and developing sources for stock materials.
Overseeing activities of contractors working within the building and maintaining records of building rounds and readings.
Training contractors on critical functions and work to be performed, including incident response protocols.
Participating in incident investigations and understanding emergency escalation procedures.
Ensuring all staff and contractors are familiar with the Critical Facility Work Authorization process.