Mechanical SME, Data Centers

JLL•Amarillo, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

JLL is hiring a Mechanical Subject Matter Expert (SME) to serve as the technical authority and strategic advisor for complex mechanical systems at a large hyperscale data center. The role requires expertise in HVAC design, mechanical system optimization, and advanced building technologies, and provides consultative support to engineering teams, clients, and project stakeholders. The SME leads technical assessments and innovation initiatives and establishes practices to improve system performance, energy efficiency, and operational reliability. The position covers critical systems management, engineering applications, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, incident response, energy efficiency, compliance, safety, team leadership, project management, and vendor and stakeholder coordination. The role is on-site in the Amarillo or Claude, Texas area and includes after-hours support and 24x7 response for mechanical-plant incidents. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Requirements

At least 4 years of technical experience in building engineering, with a strong background in HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and production equipment repair and maintenance.
Experience working in data centers or raised-floor environments.
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
Universal EPA 608 Certification.
CRAC (Liebert) maintenance and repair experience.
Licenses as required by the authority having jurisdiction.
Working knowledge of computer applications, including Word and Excel.
Two years of trade school or a documented apprenticeship in relevant craft skills.
Valid driver's license.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in a specific craft area, such as electrical, HVAC, piping/plumbing, central utility plant operations, or material handling equipment.
Familiarity with building automation systems and fire/life safety.

Responsibilities

Oversee HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems used in data center operations.
Implement and maintain critical-environment protocols and Method of Procedure (MOP) processes.
Conduct regular performance analyses of facility mechanical and electrical systems.
Apply mechanical engineering principles to improve data center efficiency and reliability.
Design and implement cooling solutions for high-density server environments.
Analyze and improve airflow management strategies.
Develop and execute preventive maintenance schedules for critical infrastructure.
Lead root cause analysis for system failures or inefficiencies and implement corrective actions and system upgrades.
Serve as the first point of contact for service-impacting mechanical-plant events; assist with troubleshooting and incident mitigation and help create root cause analyses.
Provide after-hours support for the mechanical plant, including 24x7 response.
Propose and implement energy-saving initiatives to reduce Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE), and evaluate and integrate suitable green technologies.
Ensure adherence to industry standards, including ASHRAE and ISO, and local regulations.
Oversee safety protocols and conduct regular safety audits.
Maintain current knowledge of data center best practices and emerging technologies.
Mentor and guide facility technicians and engineers.
Manage complex data center infrastructure projects, including expansions and upgrades.
Collaborate with equipment vendors and service providers to support optimal system performance.
Communicate infrastructure status and improvement plans to executive management.
Be available for call-in work and perform other duties as required.