Specialist, Engineering Services

JLL•Irvine, CA

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Jones Lang LaSalle is currently seeking a BOMA Certified Operating Engineer as part of the Facility Maintenance & Operations Team for a Data Center facility. The Operating Engineer's technical responsibilities include the operations & maintenance and repair of building systems Duties include all aspects of routine and emergency plant operations.

Requirements

The minimum level of education for this position will be completion of high school.
Must maintain current BOMA Certified Operating Engineer certification with ongoing continuing education requirements
Minimum 3-5 years' experience in data center or mission-critical facility operations
Advanced knowledge of:
UPS systems, battery monitoring, and power quality analysis
Redundant cooling systems and environmental controls
Building automation systems (BAS) and critical monitoring systems
Fire suppression systems specific to data center environments
Electrical distribution systems including automatic transfer switches
Should have a working knowledge of building automation, system controls and fire alarm systems.
Proficient computer skills and experience working with Direct Digital Control systems is desirable with advanced SCADA and BMS system experience.
Must have general knowledge of industry maintenance and repair practices with specific expertise in Data Center environment
Ability to work independently and plan work without direct supervision while maintaining strict adherence to Data Center Operational Protocols
Must be available for 24/7/365 on-call rotation and emergency response

Responsibilities

Oversee the maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems including fire/life safety, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, controls) electrical (lighting, UPS, PDU, generators, primary switchgear), cabling (data and voice, broad band), lighting and temperature controls systems, critical environments, light construction (painting, doors, relights, locks), digital systems (fire alarm, duress, card access, etc.).
Manage critical infrastructure systems including:
UPS systems oversight and testing protocols
Redundant cooling systems (CRAC/CRAH units, chilled water systems)
Environmental monitoring systems (temperature, humidity, leak detection, air quality)
Raised floor management and hot/cold aisle containment systems
Advanced fire suppression systems (FM-200, VESDA early warning detection)
Critical power distribution monitoring (PDU, busway, automatic transfer switches, etc)
Server room access control and security protocols
Utilize staff and contract with outside vendors as necessary.
Support Chief Engineer and maintenance staff including hiring, training and personal development
Identify the maintenance objectives of the facility and incorporate those objectives into a documented plan that includes preventive, predictive and reactive maintenance procedures with concurrent maintainability protocols to ensure no single point of failure during maintenance activities.
Identify safety hazards within the building and incorporate the remediation of such hazards to ensure that the building's staff and occupants work in a safe environment.
Implement, administer, and manage safety training program including data center specific safety protocols and lockout/tagout procedures for critical systems.
Ensure that compliance of all regulatory laws and guidelines are met as they relate to the operation of the building's infrastructure.
Responsible for alerting management of building discrepancies and maintaining incident response documentation with root cause analysis.
Assist in the development of a Capital plan which would include planning for infrastructure upgrades, equipment replacements and building modifications to ensure the building's future capabilities are maintained with focus on maintaining Data Center certification and requirement standards.
Responsible for ensuring that major projects performed at the building are properly planned, executed and closed out in accordance with standard industry practices including commissioning and startup procedures for critical systems.
Maintain all infrastructure and compliance documentation for the building including up-to-date building drawings and single lines as well as documentation mandated for the purpose of maintaining regulatory compliance with Federal, State or Local law. Maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all critical systems, energy management reports.
Responsible for overseeing the activities of contractors working within the building either as representatives of the building itself or tenants operating within the buildings ensuring all work maintains concurrent maintainability standards.
Responsible for keeping records of buildings rounds and readings, all engineering logs and engineering data sheets including critical system fault logs, environmental trending data, and uptime performance metrics.
Responsible for advance training and notification to all contractors so that they are informed and knowledgeable with respects to the building's functions and the work they are to perform, including an incident contact response list.
Ensure all critical equipment and events are a well-understood process among the building staff with emphasis on fault tolerance protocols and emergency response procedures for mission-critical operations.
During after hour's shifts, responds to all emergencies and takes appropriate action to identify problems and take corrective actions without compromising watch duties. Calls on duty mechanics for assistance and or utilizes emergency call list when necessary while maintaining 24/7/365 operations standards.