Chief Engineer

*US AMR-Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc. • Full-time • AMARILLO, TX, TX, United States • 1d ago

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Data Center Chief Engineer

What this Job involves:

This positionis responsible formanaging a team of data center engineers at a large hyperscale data center campus. The role focuses on ensuring safe and efficient operations,maintainingsiteequipmentand maintaining 100% uptime. The right person willdemonstrateexpertisein one specific area while being multi-skilled in others to successfully complete daily work assignments.

Your day-to-day tasks will include:

People Management

Ensure your team is completing training as assigned.

Manage day-to-day HR issues,escalatingas necessary.

Performancemanagedirect reports through the JLLQuality Conversations process.

Maintain a schedule of Sync meetings with direct reports.

At a minimum,discussingareas for the employee to improve on and areas where the employee is meeting/exceeding expectations.

Write and deliver both the annual performance review and rating.

Participate inperformancerating calibration process.

Participate in the hiring process.

Ensuresitehasappropriate shiftcoverage tomaintainall critical environment spaces.

Safety

Complete hazard assessments as necessary

Comply withall safety procedures,maintaininggood housekeeping and safety work areas. Recognize danger and safety hazards and propose methods toeliminatethem.

Maintain compliancewithall local AHJ ordinance, codes, and laws.

Complete all required safetytrainingas scheduled.

Operations

Oversee and implement the MOP creation process.

Operate andmaintainthe critical equipment to ensure the campus achieves 100% uptime, whilemaintainingconcurrently maintainable status.

Coordinate with planner scheduler to complete all preventative and corrective maintenance.

Utilize manufacturer operations manuals (O&Ms) to help create and implement trainingcurriculafor the stie operations teams to include:

Electrical distribution equipment such as: Emergency Generators, HV/MV/LV switchgears, Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS), Battery Energy Storage Uninterruptible Power Supplies (BESSUPS), Power Distribution Units (PDUs), Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS), or any other needed systems.

Mechanical plant equipment such as: Air Cooled Chiller plant, Fan Walls, Computer Room Air Conditioning/Handler (CRAC/CRAH),Cooling Distribution Unit (CDU), Direct Expansion Units (DX), Make-up Air Units (MUA), Dedicated Outside Air Supply (DOAS),Exhaust fans, etc.

Controlsand Network systems: BMS and EPMS systems, internal networks, and system telemetry flows,BACNetandModBuscommunications protocols.

Perform assigned facility inspections and due diligence efforts,reporting onas found conditionsimpactingsatisfactory client occupancy and operations.

Incident Management

Be the first point of contact for service impacting events involving the mechanical plant.

Assistthe team in troubleshooting and mitigating incidents.

Assistin the creation of root cause analysis (RCAs).

Participate in RCA presentations to the customer management team.

Be available for after-hourssupportregardingthe mechanical plant.

This includes24x7response.

Administrative

UtilizeCorrigo (CMMS) for all work performed.

Ensure prompt andaccuratework order updates.

Escalate any customerimpactingincident’sin accordance withcontract SLAs.

Attend any work or safety meetings asrequired.

Any and allotherduties asassigned by your manager.

Physical Work requirements

Lifting upto 80 lbs.

Working from heights.

Frequently climbing, bending, lifting, kneeling, stooping, and working/extending overhead.

Working in adverse conditions (i.e., extreme cold, extreme hot).

Driving forlong periodsof time.

Climbing a ladder with a 300lbweight limit while carrying a tool bag weighing approximately 20 lbs.

Climbing a ladder up to 30 feet.

Desired experience and technical skills -  

Required:  

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/Raised Floor Environment

Strong customer service and interpersonal skills

Universal EPA 608 Certification

Licenses as required by authority havingjurisdiction

Working knowledge of computer applications including Word and Excelas well as Google Suite applications.

2 years of trades school or documented apprenticeship in relevant craft skills

Validdriverslicense

Preferred:  

Expertisein one specific craft area (Electrical, HVAC, Piping/Plumbing, Central Utility Plant Operations, Material Handling Equipment)

Familiarity with building automation systems and fire/life safety systems

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Location:

On-site –Amarillo, TX

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

401(k) plan with matching company contributions
Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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