JLL · 2 weeks ago
Critical Facilities Operating Engineer
JLL is a leading professional services firm specializing in real estate and investment management. The Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer will assist in all aspects of critical facility operations, providing technical and administrative support, and supervising maintenance personnel. The role emphasizes ensuring the continuous operation and preventive maintenance of building systems while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
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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. 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, change management system (RFC), vendor coordination / planning, preparing / presenting MOPs, SOPs, EOPs, 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
Oversee the performance of contracted maintenance work as needed. Specific tasks include but are not limited to: insuring 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
Insure the availability of an adequate operating inventory of tools and supplies
Preparing and submitting purchase-order requests, developing sources for stock materials and performing periodic checks for supplies
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 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
Oversight of the activities of contractors working within the building either as representatives of the building itself or tenants operating within the buildings
Record keeping of buildings rounds and readings, all engineering logs and engineering data sheets
Monitoring of the advanced training and notification to all contractors so that they are informed and knowledgeable with respects 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 (Facility Work Rules) 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
Performs additional job duties as requested
Assist Chief Engineer and Lead Engineer in implementation of Critical Performance Indicators (CPI’s) and Individual Performance Plans
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Ability to diagnosis problems, make sound decisions, prioritize, schedule and complete multiple tasks
Proven safety record and compliance to safe work practices
Experienced with various types of hand tools and use of diagnostic equipment
Able to work in close spaces such as closets, crawl space and able to work on roofs of buildings
Interpret engineering drawings and equipment manuals
Physically able to operate electric hand tools, work on a ladder, carry tools and lift and carry up to 70 pounds
Proficient computer skills including e-mail, word and excel
Preferred
Several years of construction or building engineering related experience is preferred
Exposure to a CMMS system, such as Corrigo a plus
Company
JLL
We’re a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management.
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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
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