Building Engineer, Critical Data Centers

Facade Today; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading parental leave

Generous healthcare

BT backup care program

Generous paid time off

Education reimbursement

Referral program

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Newmark Group, Inc. seeks an experienced data center operations engineer to maintain mechanical, electrical, security and fire protection systems in a fast-paced facility. You will monitor HVAC, chillers, power, and backup equipment while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in data center operations, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently or in a team. Some after-hours availability may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of 5 years in critical data center operations engineering.
• CFC Certification for refrigerants is a plus.
• Proficient with computers and email.
• Proficient with Building Automation and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems.
• Ability to complete required safety classes for job duties.
• Familiarity with preventative maintenance and work order software.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Works well independently and in a team.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair mechanical, electrical, security and fire protection systems in data centers.
• Identify and respond to system faults and emergencies.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local codes and standards.
• Perform preventative tests and analyze data for base building and critical systems.
• Monitor chilled water, HVAC, electrical, and emergency backup equipment; adjust as needed.
• Prepare maintenance logs and reports; manage preventive maintenance and work orders.
• Coordinate with contractors and management for outside work orders.
• Read blueprints and schematics; follow SOPs and change controls.
• Interact with teams to respond to service requests and ensure safety and continuity.
• Maintain organized building files.
• May be on-call after hours.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Building Automation Systems

Electrical Power Monitoring Systems

Safety training

Preventive maintenance

Communication skills

Teamwork

On-call readiness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CFC Certification (refrigerants)

Tools

Work order software

Building Automation Systems software

Job description

Job Description

Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries(“Newmark”), is a world leader in commercial real estate, seamlessly powering every phase of the property life cycle. Newmark’s comprehensive suite of services and products is uniquely tailored to each client, from owners to occupiers, investors to founders, and startups to blue-chip companies. Combining the platform’s global reach with market intelligence in both established and emerging property markets, Newmark provides superior service to clients across the industry spectrum. For the year end December 31, 2023, Newmark generated revenues of approximately $2.5 billion. As of March 31, 2024, Newmark’s company-owned offices, together with its business partners, operate from approximately 170 offices with 7,600 professionals around the world. To learn more, visit nmrk.com or follow @newmark.

Responsibilities

Provide operational support and technical services for the critical data center of a fast paced and growing technology company.

Essential Job Duties

• Maintain and repair the mechanical, electrical, security and fire protection systems that protect and support business critical information systems (servers, mainframes, etc)


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


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


• Perform preventative tests and analyze data to ensure the proper functioning of all base building and critical system equipment, including electrical, HVAC, fire/life safety, security and emergency backup systems. Determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions and take corrective action as required


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


• Prepare and maintain maintenance logs and reports to accurately document the condition of systems in the data center. 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


• Read, comprehend and work from complex technical information (i.e. blueprints, sketches, building plans and schematics) pertaining to electrical and mechanical systems that serve the data centers. Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures and formal change control processes to implement changes


• Interact with all parts of the organization to respond to a variety of service requests. Perform any and all work, 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

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 and Electrical Power Monitoring 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


• Thrives in a fast paced environment


• Works well independently, as well as in a team


• May perform other duties as assigned

Benefits And Perks

• Industry leading Parental Leave Policy (up to 16 weeks)


• Generous healthcare


• Bright Horizons backup care program


• Generous paid time off
  
• Education reimbursement


• Referral Program


• Opportunities to network and connect

Benefits/perks listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Newmark and the job location

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.