Data Center Operations Lead – Critical Environments

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical dental vision

Parental leave

PTO & holidays

Daily Pay access

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated seeks an Assistant Chief Engineer to lead critical environment operations at a data center in Amarillo, TX. You will mentor staff, monitor power and cooling, and drive preventive maintenance while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 5+ years in data center management, strong leadership, and mastery of facility management software and building automation. On-site work with a focus on reliability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of data center operations and management.
• Strong knowledge of data center infrastructure (power, cooling, and network).
• Familiarity with ASHRAE, TIA, and Uptime Institute standards.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Proficiency with facility management software and building automation systems.
• Valid certification in CDCP, DCPRO, or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing data center operations and maintenance.
• Supervise engineers, technicians, and contractors.
• Monitor critical systems performance (power, cooling, and network).
• Develop preventive maintenance schedules and procedures.
• Ensure safety, security, and regulatory compliance.
• Support capacity planning and infrastructure upgrades.
• Respond to incidents and coordinate emergency response.
• Prepare technical reports and client presentations.

Skills

Data center operations

Power distribution

Cooling systems

Network architecture

Leadership & team management

Facility management software

Building automation systems

Certification (CDCP/DCPRO)

Valid driver's license

Tools

FM software

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated seeks an Assistant Chief Engineer to lead critical environment operations at a data center in Amarillo, TX. You will mentor staff, monitor power and cooling, and drive preventive maintenance while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 5+ years in data center management, strong leadership, and mastery of facility management software and building automation. On-site work with a focus on reliability and efficiency.