Building Engineer, Critical Data Centers

Newmark; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Newmark is seeking an experienced Critical Data Center Building Engineer to operate and maintain data center facilities, ensuring reliability and compliance with base building and critical system infrastructure including electrical, HVAC, fire/life safety, security, and emergency backup systems.

You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot failures, monitor BAS with SOPs/MOPs/EOPs, coordinate with contractors, and maintain detailed logs.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in critical data center operations engineering.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on base building and critical system equipment (electrical, HVAC, fire/life safety, security, backups).
• Proficient with BAS, standard safety classes, and work order systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify and recognize system faults and respond to operational and emergency situations.
• Follow SOPs, MOPs, EOPs, and change control processes.
• Maintain compliance with Federal, State and local codes and standards.
• Perform preventive maintenance on base building and critical system equipment.
• Monitor and adjust chilled water systems, CRACs, HVAC, electrical, backup systems, pumps, valves, and other equipment.
• Record readings, analyze data, and recommend adjustments for proper operation.
• Prepare maintenance logs and reports; maintain knowledge of CMMS.

Skills

Data center operations

Troubleshooting

Building Automation Systems

Preventive maintenance

Emergency response

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

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.