Data Center Operations Engineer — Night Shift

JLL; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Data Center Operating Engineer for a 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM night shift rotation at our Charlotte facility. You will operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair critical data center systems to ensure 100% uptime, including fire/life safety, HVAC, electrical, and mechanical subsystems.

The role requires 4+ years of related experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work various schedules and holidays. Familiarity with CMMS, BMS, and vendor coordination is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• 4+ years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, HVAC, piping/plumbing, and central utility plant operations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and regulations.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to work with tenants and contractors and handle shift work including holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, monitor, and perform preventive maintenance of data center systems to ensure 100% uptime.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and repair electrical, mechanical, and plumbing equipment.
• Record readings and adjust operations to ensure proper equipment function.
• Monitor building management systems and respond to alarms and alerts.
• Analyze system operation to identify causes of problems and take corrective action.
• Follow safety policies for hazardous materials and keep workplace clean and safe.
• Learn the data center site to manage incidents and events affecting critical systems.
• Manage work orders, CMMS, vendor management, and customer-facing tickets.
• Follow emergency escalation procedures and perform other duties as required.

Skills

Electrical systems

HVAC

Piping/Plumbing

Central Utility Plant

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

BMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

JLL is seeking a Data Center Operating Engineer for a 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM night shift rotation at our Charlotte facility. You will operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair critical data center systems to ensure 100% uptime, including fire/life safety, HVAC, electrical, and mechanical subsystems.

The role requires 4+ years of related experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work various schedules and holidays. Familiarity with CMMS, BMS, and vendor coordination is preferred.