Senior Chief Engineer, Data Centers

JLL • LaGrange, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Chief Engineer manages a team of data center engineers at a large hyperscale data center campus. The role is responsible for safe and efficient operations, maintaining site equipment, and supporting 100% uptime while keeping the campus concurrently maintainable. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in one technical area and be multi-skilled across others. This is an on-site position in LaGrange, Georgia, and requires 24x7 availability to respond to after-hours incidents involving the mechanical plant. Visa sponsorship is not provided; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of technical experience in building engineering, with a strong background in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, 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.
• Licenses as required by the authority having jurisdiction.
• Working knowledge of computer applications including Word, Excel, and Google Suite applications.
• 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 sponsorship; visa sponsorship is not provided.
• Able to lift up to 80 lbs, work at heights and in adverse hot or cold conditions, and frequently climb, bend, lift, kneel, stoop, and work overhead. Requirements include driving for long periods, climbing a ladder with a 300 lb weight limit while carrying an approximately 20 lb tool bag, and climbing ladders up to 30 feet.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in one 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 systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage team training, day-to-day HR issues, performance management, regular Sync meetings, annual performance reviews and ratings, and participation in rating calibration and hiring.
• Ensure appropriate shift coverage for all critical environment spaces.
• Complete hazard assessments as necessary, follow safety procedures, maintain good housekeeping and safe work areas, identify and address hazards, comply with applicable local ordinances and codes, and complete required safety training.
• Oversee and implement the MOP creation process.
• Operate and maintain critical equipment to support 100% campus uptime and concurrently maintainable status.
• Coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance with the planner scheduler.
• Use manufacturer operations manuals to create and implement training curricula for site operations teams covering electrical, mechanical, controls, and network systems.
• Perform facility inspections and due diligence, and report conditions that could affect client occupancy or operations.
• Serve as the first point of contact for service-impacting mechanical plant events; assist with troubleshooting, incident mitigation, and root cause analyses; and participate in RCA presentations to customer management.
• Provide after-hours support for mechanical plant incidents, including 24x7 response.
• Use Corrigo CMMS for work performed and ensure timely, accurate work order updates.
• Escalate customer-impacting incidents according to contract SLAs.
• Attend required work and safety meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
• Supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package prioritizing mental, physical, and emotional health

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed