Senior Chief Engineer

JLL • Amarillo, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Chief Engineer provides senior technical leadership across engineering operations at a large hyperscale data center campus, directing Chief Engineers and their teams. The role provides strategic oversight of safe and efficient operations, equipment maintenance, 100% uptime, and operational excellence and continuous improvement. The successful candidate brings multidisciplinary expertise, leadership experience, and sound judgment to set operational direction and mentor engineering staff across the campus.

The position oversees people management, safety, facility operations, incident response, and administrative processes. It includes managing and developing direct reports, maintaining shift coverage for critical environments, supporting compliance with safety rules and applicable codes, overseeing maintenance and operating procedures, and serving as the senior escalation point for service-impacting events. The role is on-site in Amarillo, Texas, and includes after-hours support with 24x7 responses for mechanical-plant matters.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of technical experience in building engineering, with a strong background in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and production equipment repair and maintenance.
• At least 3 years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Extensive experience working in data centers or raised-floor environments, including critical-facility operations at a hyperscale campus.
• Strong customer-service and interpersonal skills.
• Universal EPA 608 Certification.
• Licenses required by the authority having jurisdiction.
• Working knowledge of 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.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise across multiple craft areas, including electrical, HVAC, piping/plumbing, central utility plant operations, and material handling equipment.
• Familiarity with building automation systems and fire/life safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure team members complete assigned training.
• Performance-manage direct reports through JLL Quality Conversations, discuss performance and improvement areas, write and deliver annual reviews and ratings, and participate in performance-rating calibration.
• Ensure appropriate site shift coverage for all critical-environment spaces.
• Complete hazard assessments, follow safety procedures, maintain safe and orderly work areas, identify hazards and propose ways to eliminate them, comply with applicable local AHJ ordinances, codes, and laws, 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 preventive and corrective maintenance with the planner scheduler.
• Use manufacturer operations manuals to help create and implement training curricula covering electrical distribution equipment, mechanical plant equipment, controls, and network systems.
• Perform facility inspections and due diligence, reporting conditions that affect client occupancy or operations.
• Serve as the senior escalation point for service-impacting mechanical- and electrical-plant events; assist with troubleshooting and incident mitigation.
• Assist in creating root cause analyses and participate in RCA presentations to the customer management team.
• Provide after-hours support for the mechanical plant, including 24x7 responses.
• Use Corrigo CMMS for work performed and ensure prompt, accurate work-order updates.
• Escalate customer-impacting incidents according to contract SLAs.
• Attend required work and safety meetings and perform other duties assigned by the manager.

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