Critical Facilities Engineer

JLL•San Angelo, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

JLL is seeking a Critical Facilities Engineer to join the founding team at a brand new, state-of-the-art data center in West Texas. This role is responsible for ensuring 100% uptime of mission-critical data center infrastructure. The position is fully onsite in Colorado City, TX, with relocation financial assistance available for eligible candidates. The role offers competitive shift differentials, career growth opportunities, and exposure to cutting-edge technology. JLL is a Fortune 500 company and a global leader in real estate services, managing sophisticated data centers to ensure flawless operation of the infrastructure that powers modern life.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in data centers, critical facilities, power plants, or industrial operations with 24/7 uptime requirements.
Hands-on experience with building systems including UPS systems, emergency generators, switchgear, and/or HVAC controls.
Strong troubleshooting skills - you can analyze complex systems, identify root causes, and solve problems independently.
Clear verbal and written communication abilities for documentation and team coordination.
Working knowledge of MS Office and computerized maintenance management systems.

Nice To Haves

Corrigo CMMS experience
Universal EPA 608 certification (or willingness to obtain)
NFPA 70E electrical safety training
Military veterans with facility operations experience strongly encouraged to apply
Oil & gas, power generation, or industrial plant operations background

Responsibilities

Maintain and monitor all building systems including fire/life safety, HVAC, chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, plumbing, and building controls to ensure continuous operation.
Operate and maintain electrical systems including UPS, ATS, STS, PDU, emergency generators, primary switchgear, power distribution equipment, and transformers.
Monitor refrigeration, chilled water, and air conditioning equipment; adjust boilers, ventilating systems, and water heaters; maintain pumps, valves, piping, and filters.
Record equipment readings, analyze system performance, diagnose problems, and take corrective action to prevent downtime.
Manage work orders through CMMS, coordinate with vendors, and respond to customer-facing tickets efficiently.
Execute emergency escalation procedures and manage incidents that could impact critical systems.
Maintain safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials in compliance with departmental policy.
Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe at all times.