Critical Environments Operating Engineer - Banking & Finance

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited is seeking a Critical Environments Operating Engineer to maintain mission-critical data centre infrastructure, ensuring 100% uptime for clients in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment.

The role involves operating and maintaining UPS systems, generators, cooling, switchgear, and power distribution, plus managing CMMS work orders, coordinating with vendors, and responding to emergencies with escalation procedures.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on data center or critical facility experience.
• Experience with UPS systems, emergency generators, switchgear, and power distribution.
• Strong written and verbal communication for documenting activities.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Google Suite, and CMMS.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders up to 30 ft, and work at heights.
• Flexibility to work different shifts, including holidays and emergencies.
• Ability to move around in large campus-like settings.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain all critical building systems to ensure 100% uptime.
• Monitor, adjust, and maintain refrigeration, HVAC, boilers, pumps, valves, and electrical systems.
• Record readings, analyze operations, and take corrective action as required.
• Manage work orders through CMMS, coordinate with vendors, and respond to tickets.
• Learn data center infrastructure to manage incidents and events effectively.
• Comply with emergency escalation procedures and respond to site emergencies.
• Maintain safe storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials; keep the site compliant.

Skills

Data center operations

Critical facilities

CMMS

UPS systems

Emergency generators

Switchgear

Power distribution

Communication skills

MS Office / Google Suite

Physical fitness

Shift flexibility

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

Google Suite

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity?

Join a leading global commercial real estate services and investment management company, founded in 1783 and operating in more than 80 countries with over 113,000 professionals worldwide.

The organization is currently on the lookout for a Critical Environments Operating Engineer to maintain mission-critical data centre infrastructure supporting 100% uptime for clients' most vital operations. The ideal candidate will operate, monitor, and maintain critical building systems including UPS, generators, cooling systems, switchgear, and medium-voltage electrical infrastructure, taking immediate corrective action when issues arise. The role also involves managing work orders through CMMS, coordinating with vendors, and responding to site emergencies in line with escalation procedures, working in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment.

Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain all critical building systems to ensure 100% uptime, including fire/life safety, HVAC, chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, plumbing, controls, UPS systems, generators, switchgear, power distribution, and transformers
• Monitor, adjust, and maintain refrigeration, chilled water, air conditioning equipment, boilers, pumps, valves, piping, and electrical systems to ensure optimal performance
• Record equipment readings, analyze system operations, identify problems or malfunctions, and take immediate corrective action as required
• Manage work orders through CMMS, coordinate with vendors, and respond to customer-facing tickets in a timely and professional manner
• Learn and understand the data center infrastructure thoroughly to effectively manage incidents and events that could impact critical systems
• Comply with emergency escalation procedures and respond to site emergencies to protect critical operations
• Maintain safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials while keeping the workplace clean, organized, and compliant with all safety standards

Skills/Must Have:

• 2+ years of hands-on experience working in a data center or critical facility environment
• Demonstrated experience with mission-critical building systems including UPS systems, emergency generators, switchgear, and power distribution equipment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to document activities and communicate technical information clearly
• Working knowledge of computer applications including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Google Suite, and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Physical ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs, climb ladders up to 30 feet (300-lb weight limit), work at heights, and navigate rooftops
• Flexibility to work different schedules, including holidays, and respond to site emergencies as needed
• Ability to frequently walk, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and work overhead in large campus-like settings

Salary:

• $36 - $40 per hour (depending on shifts)
• Max Bill Rate: $66.81 per hour