Building Engineer, Critical Data Centers

Newmark Group; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Newmark Group is seeking a Data Center Building Engineer to manage daily operation and maintenance of data center facilities, including electrical, HVAC, fire/life safety, security and backup systems. The role requires experience with base building and critical infrastructure, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure high reliability.

The candidate should have at least 5 years of data center operations experience, a high school diploma or GED, and proficiency with Building

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of data center operations engineering experience.
• CFC Refrigerant Handling certification is a plus.
• Proficient with Building Automation Systems.
• Excellent communication and troubleshooting skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Identify system faults and respond to operational or emergency situations.
• Follow SOPs, MOPs and EOPs and change control processes.
• Maintain compliance with all codes and standards.
• Perform preventive maintenance on base building and critical systems.
• Test, monitor and analyze data to ensure proper equipment operation.
• Record readings and adjust systems to optimize performance.
• Coordinate with outside contractors for work orders as needed.
• Maintain maintenance logs and building files.
• Be available for on-call shifts and overnight work as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficient computer and email skills

Familiarity with preventivemaintenance

Education

High School diploma or GED

CFC Certified

Tools

Building Automation Systems

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Critical Data Center Building Engineer performs the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the Data Center facilities and equipment to keep building assets at the highest degree of care, value and reliability. The position holder must understand base building and critical environment infrastructure and have experience in performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on all base building and critical system equipment, including electrical, HVAC, fire/life safety, security and emergency back-up systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Identify and be able to immediately recognize system faults and respond to operational and emergency situations.

• Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Method of Procedures (MOP) and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOP) established for the critical environments, as well as the formal change control process.

• Maintain strict compliance with all Federal, State and Local codes, regulations and standards.

• Operate machinery to approved specifications ensuring no downtime attributed to poor operations. Perform preventive maintenance on all base building and critical system equipment.

• Perform tests, rounds and analyzes data to ensure the proper functioning of equipment.

• Monitor the operation and make customer approved adjustments of chilled water systems, heat exchangers, CRAC Units, HVAC, electrical systems, emergency back-up systems, hot water systems, pumps, valves, filters and other mechanical and electrical equipment. Record readings and make recommendations for adjustments where necessary to assure proper operation of equipment.

• Analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions and take corrective action as required.

• Prepare and maintain maintenance logs and reports. Maintain knowledge about preventive maintenance and work order software systems.

• Coordinate contractor and management approvals for work orders that require the use of outside contractors. Maintain detailed logs of all work performed.

• Perform all assigned work as to ensure the safety of the buildings tenants and the continuous operation of the facility.

• Maintain organized building files.

• May be on-call after regular scheduled hours.

• May perform other duties as assigned. This is an overnight shift from 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM.

SKILLS, EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED).

• Minimum of 5 years previous critical data center operations engineering experience.

• CFC Certified - Certification for handling refrigerants a plus.

• Proficient computer and email skills.

• Proficient with Building Automation Systems.

• Must have the ability to complete required safety classes that pertain to specific job duties.

• Familiarity with preventative maintenance and work order software systems.

• Excellent communication skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements

NOTE

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Newmark is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.