Data Center Operations Engineer — 24/7 Uptime

US AMR-Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL in New Albany, OH is seeking a Critical Environments Operating Engineer to operate and maintain mission-critical data center infrastructure ensuring 100% uptime for clients. This role involves managing electrical and mechanical systems, coordinating with vendors, and maintaining safety in a fast-paced environment.

You will monitor UPS, generators, HVAC, chillers, and related equipment, log readings, and respond to incidents while upholding strict safety and reliability standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on data center or critical facility experience.
• Experience with mission-critical building systems including UPS, 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 MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Google Suite, and CMMS.
• Physical ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs, climb ladders up to 30 feet, 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain all critical building systems to ensure 100% uptime, including fire/life safety, HVAC, chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, plumbing, controls, UPS, generators, switchgear, power distribution, and transformers.
• Monitor, adjust, and maintain refrigeration, chilled water, air conditioning equipment, boilers, pumps, valves, piping, and electrical systems.
• Record equipment readings, analyze system operations, identify problems or malfunctions, and take corrective action as required.
• Manage work orders through CMMS, coordinate with vendors, and respond to tickets professionally.
• Gain thorough knowledge of data center infrastructure to manage incidents and events affecting critical systems.
• Adhere to emergency escalation procedures and respond to site emergencies to protect operations.
• Maintain safe storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials and keep the workplace compliant with safety standards.

Skills

Data center experience

Communication skills

CMMS experience

MS Office

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Tools

Corrigo

CMMS software

Job description

JLL in New Albany, OH is seeking a Critical Environments Operating Engineer to operate and maintain mission-critical data center infrastructure ensuring 100% uptime for clients. This role involves managing electrical and mechanical systems, coordinating with vendors, and maintaining safety in a fast-paced environment.

You will monitor UPS, generators, HVAC, chillers, and related equipment, log readings, and respond to incidents while upholding strict safety and reliability standards.