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JLL · 1 day ago

Assistant Chief Engineer - Mechanical Team Lead

Spartanburg, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

JLL is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services, and they are seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer - Mechanical Team Lead. The role involves managing and optimizing critical systems in a high-performance data center environment, overseeing HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, and mentoring a team of facility technicians and engineers.

CommercialReal Estate

No H1B

Responsibilities

Oversee HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems specific to data center operations

Implement and maintain critical environment protocols and Method of Procedure (MOP) processes

Conduct regular performance analyses of facility mechanical and electrical systems

Apply mechanical engineering principles to improve data center efficiency and reliability

Design and implement cooling solutions optimized for high-density server environments

Analyze and enhance airflow management strategies

Develop and execute comprehensive preventive maintenance schedules for all critical infrastructure

Lead root cause analysis for any system failures or inefficiencies

Implement corrective actions and system upgrades based on engineering assessments

Propose and implement energy-saving initiatives to reduce Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE)

Evaluate and integrate green technologies suitable for data center operations

Ensure adherence to industry standards (e.g., ASHRAE, ISO) and local regulations

Oversee safety protocols and conduct regular safety audits

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of data center best practices and emerging technologies

Mentor and guide a team of facility technicians and engineers

Manage complex data center infrastructure projects, including expansions and upgrades

Collaborate with equipment vendors and service providers to ensure optimal system performance

Communicate effectively with executive management on infrastructure status and improvement plans

Qualification

HVACData Center OperationsMechanical EngineeringUniversal EPA 608 CertificationCRAC MaintenanceBuilding Automation SystemsCustomer Service SkillsComputer ApplicationsInterpersonal 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

CRAC (Liebert) maintenance and repair experience

Licenses as required by authority having jurisdiction

Working knowledge of computer applications including Word and Excel

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