Data Center Chief Engineer

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What this job involves:

This is an exciting opportunity to implement your diverse data center facility maintenance and operations leadership experiences enhancing a world class facility team in support of a well-established yet fast growing financial services company.

This position reports to the Data Center Facility Operations Manager and will closely collaborate with clients Data Center Facility Management team. The Data Center Chief Engineer will lead a 24x7 team of operating engineers.

It is expected that the Chief Engineer consistently demonstrates their Mission Critical Experience Leadership Disposition and Accountability gained throughout their professional career.

Responsibilities include:

Continuous assessment of facility infrastructure and processes with the ultimate goal of avoiding unplanned outages.

Rigorous adherence to a Critical Environment Management program.

Ensuring all compliance documentation is maintained.

Maintain effective professional relationships with other teams including IT Hardware Planning Security Janitorial Mail Services Energy Management client Property Management and client Project Management teams.

Recruiting technical staff that have sufficient skills and experience to support the critical facility.

Effectively use staff by assigning responsibilities best suited to their capabilities

Consistently seek opportunities to develop staff through training stretch assignments mentoring shadowing other staff etc.

Ensure incidents are escalated effectively

Be accountable for assigned KPIs and other service targets.

Coordinates reviews and approves construction and maintenance work orders

Creates and maintains annual PM schedule and adjusts as necessary to adapt to events out of the teams control

Ensures that third party vendors are scheduled work orders are accurate and well documented

Support creation of annual OPEX budgets and strive to operate the facility within the budget including the timing of budgeted OPEX spend.

Contribute to CAPEX planning by identifying significant non-annual spend items needed in the next five years.

Contribute to quality reviews of procedures for content clarity and accuracy.

Responsible for general condition of the facility such as cleanliness organization of tool rooms technical part storage spare part inventories etc.

Continuous focus on safe work conditions safety procedures proper use of PPE and safety training.

Sound like you To apply you need to be:

Minimum Requirements Experience and Competencies:

15 years of relevant work experience in critical Data Centers

3 years of relevant work experience in a senior supervisory role within a critical Data Center

Associates or Bachelors degree in applicable engineering field or mechanical field desirable

Knowing what success looks like. The successful candidate will have a complete picture of how a data center should operate based on their experience and work toward implementing that ideal system.

Proficient in electrical systems fundamentals UPS Systems generators electrical switchgear

Proficient in Mechanical systems fundamentals chillers systems building automation and control systems

Proficient in raised floor critical operating environments and associated procedures and best practices.

Excellent interpersonal skills ability to communicate well in both oral and written reports

Must be proficient in basic computer applications and software including MS Office Corrigo Salesforce Remedy

Ability to read and interpret blueprints schematic drawings and technical manuals

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

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If this job description resonates with you we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet all the requirements. Were 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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