Data Center Engineering Lead — 100% Uptime & Ops

JLL; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching company

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Daily Pay

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Data Center Chief Engineer in Amarillo, TX to lead a team of engineers responsible for safe, reliable operations at a hyperscale campus, ensuring 100% uptime and compliance with safety standards.

You will manage daily tasks from MOP development, preventive maintenance to incident response, coordinate with planners, and mentor staff while delivering exceptional service to clients and maintaining critical environments.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in building engineering with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and equipment maintenance.
• Experience in Data Centers/Raised Floor environments.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• EPA 608 Certification.
• Licenses as required by authority having jurisdiction.
• Proficient with Word/Excel and Google Suite.
• 2 years of trades schooling or apprenticeship.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of data center engineers to ensure 100% uptime.
• Oversee safety, hazard assessments and code compliance.
• Manage MOP creation and preventive maintenance coordination.
• Operate critical equipment including generators, HV/MV/LV switchgears, UPS, BESSUPS, PDU, ATS.
• Coordinate with planners and use OMs to train site teams.
• Handle incident management and after-hours support.
• Maintain Corrigo CMMS updates and SLA compliance.
• Participate in RCA processes and client communications.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical maintenance

Plumbing systems

Production equipment repair

People management

Safety compliance

Customer service

Industrial instrumentation

Education

Trade school or apprenticeship

EPA Universal 608 Certification

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Corrigo CMMS

MS Office Suite

Google Workspace

BMS/EPMS familiarity

Network and telemetry knowledge

Job description

JLL is seeking a Data Center Chief Engineer in Amarillo, TX to lead a team of engineers responsible for safe, reliable operations at a hyperscale campus, ensuring 100% uptime and compliance with safety standards.

You will manage daily tasks from MOP development, preventive maintenance to incident response, coordinate with planners, and mentor staff while delivering exceptional service to clients and maintaining critical environments.