JLL · 1 day ago
Lead Engineer - Critical Environments
Carrollton, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expJLL is a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. The Lead Engineer - Critical Environments supervises operating engineers in the maintenance of critical system machinery and equipment, ensuring efficient operations and compliance with safety standards.
CommercialReal Estate
Responsibilities
Supervise and direct maintenance staff on shift and monitor performance of assigned responsibilities
Perform and/or direct the performance of all maintenance departmental service requests, ensuring that work performed in these areas is accomplished efficiently with a minimum amount of disruption and inconvenience
Check malfunctioning equipment and ascertain corrective action required to restore to satisfactory operating condition
Provide training and supervision aimed at expanding the capabilities of the operations staff. Specific duties include, but not limited to: Demonstrating the proper use and care of tools and instruments, giving hands on instruction in basic maintenance, safety, and troubleshooting procedures, recommending relevant outside engineering courses for enrollment, and instilling an overall level of professionalism in manner and appearance
Supervise and implement the preventative maintenance program. Specific duties include but are not limited to: scheduling of preventative maintenance with a minimum disruption of building services, performing and/or delegating preventative maintenance tasks to the appropriately qualified maintenance staff member, orders parts and equipment required for repair, maintenance and installation of new equipment and facilities, and maintains inventory
Direct the performance of contracted maintenance work as needed. Specific tasks include but are not limited to: ensuring the timely performance of maintenance contract work, overseeing the fulfillment of equipment warrantee obligations by the installer and securing equipment manuals and drawings from the installers/contractors
Responsible for maintaining, monitoring and performing preventive maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems including: fire/life safety, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, controls) electrical (lighting, UPS, PDU, generators, primary switch gear), emergency backup systems and hot water systems; monitors operation, adjusts, and maintains refrigeration, chilled water, and air conditioning equipment; boilers, and ventilating and hot water heaters; pumps, valves, piping and filters; other mechanical and electrical equipment; record readings and make adjustments where necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment. Requires the ability to analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions and take corrective action as required
Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials. Maintains a clean and safe workplace
Ensure the availability of an adequate operating inventory of tools and supplies. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: Preparing and submitting purchase-order requests, developing sources for stock materials and performing periodic checks for supplies
Responsible for the operational management and effective daily leadership and administration of the engineering team with the objectives of safely, efficiently, and effectively operating machinery and systems in a cost-effective manner
The Lead Operating Engineer must ensure the highest level of professionalism, while meeting the clients’ needs, and commitment to achieving the goal of 100% uptime throughout the engineering team. Responsible for protecting and improving the value of the clients’ assets and ensuring that building engineering systems continue to perform their intended function
Responsible for overseeing the activities of contractors working within the building either as representatives of the building itself or tenants operating within the buildings
Responsible for keeping records of buildings rounds and readings, all engineering logs and engineering data sheets
Responsible for advance training and notification to all contractors so that they are informed and knowledgeable with respect to the building’s critical functions and the work they are to perform, including an incident contact response list
Responsible for understanding and complying with emergency escalation procedures
Ensure that the CWA (Critical Facility Work Authorization) is a well-understood process among the building staff, engineers, tenants and contractors who perform work on the building’s critical infrastructure
Ensure strict adherence to Critical Awareness Process, Technical Bulletins, established engineering guidelines, processes, and procedures
Assist Chief Engineer in implementation of Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and Individual Performance Plan’s
Performs additional job duties as requested
Assist Chief Engineers in supervising operating engineers
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the policies enumerated with Jones Lang LaSalle and applicable laws
Planning, assigning, and directing work
Qualification
Required
Must have hands-on experience in a data center/critical facility, including UPS Systems, emergency generators, and switch-gear
High School diploma or GED equivalent
5+ years related work experience, including supervisory experience
Operating Engineers license (SMA) or equivalent
Certification as a Universal Technician for CFC's (or within 90 days of employment)
Demonstrated verbal/written communication skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, or governmental regulations and codes
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before small groups of tenants or fellow employees
Working knowledge or the capability of developing proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Access and any other software packages
Must be able to professionally interact with tenants and contractors
Preferred
Corrigo Experience
MCIM / Salesforce Experience
Zendesk Experience
Service Now Experience
Received EPA 608
Trained in NFPA70E
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health
Company
JLL
We’re a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$1.59B2025-11-03Post Ipo Debt· $565.35M
2023-11-08Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2019-05-29Post Ipo Debt· $46.5M
Leadership Team
Christian Ulbrich
President, CEO & Director
Jones Lang LaSalle
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