Lead Data Center Operating Engineer

JLL; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% shift premium

401(k) plan with match

Medical, dental and vision care

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Daily Pay accessible wages

Job summary

JLL in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Lead Data Center Operating Engineer to deliver best-practice systems and ensure uptime of electrical and mechanical infrastructure, including UPS, MV, generators, cooling, and controls. The role reports to the Chief Engineer and requires second shift Tuesday-Saturday 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM.

The successful candidate has 3+ years in data center operations, with hands-on experience on CRAHs, AHUs, UPS, and switchgear, along with CMMS or BMS.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience operating and maintaining critical data center infrastructure.
• 1+ years with CRAHs, AHUs, and central utility/chiller plant equipment or UPS, generators, and switchgear.
• Proficient with Word and Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using CMMS or BMS.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, monitor, and perform preventive maintenance of building systems to achieve 100% uptime.
• Analyze operation, determine causes of problems, and take corrective action.
• Ensure safe storage and disposal of hazardous materials; maintain a clean workplace.
• Manage data center site incidents and events.
• Manage work orders, CMMS, vendor management, and customer-facing tickets.
• Follow emergency escalation procedures.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills

Data center operations

Communication skills

MS Word/Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CRAHs

AHUs

Central utility/chiller plant equipment

UPS

Generators

Switchgear

CMMS

BMS

Job description

Lead Data Center Operating Engineer

Location: Phoenix, AZ 85044

Shift: 2nd shift, Tuesday-Saturday 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Reporting to: Chief Engineer. Additional perks: 8% shift premium.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

General Description

The Lead Data Center Operations Engineer is responsible for delivery of best‑practice systems and problem resolution on all data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure (UPS, MV electrical systems, generators, cooling systems, etc.).

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain, monitor, and perform preventive maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems to achieve 100% uptime, including fire/life safety, mechanical systems such as HVAC, chillers, CRAH, CRA, plumbing, and controls, as well as electrical systems such as lighting, UPS, ATS, STS, PDU, generators, primary switchgear, power distribution, and transformers, and hot water systems. Monitor, adjust, and maintain refrigeration, chilled water, and air conditioning equipment; boilers; ventilating and water heaters; pumps, valves, piping, and filters; and other mechanical and electrical equipment. Record readings and adjust as necessary to ensure proper operation.
• Analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of problems or malfunctions, and take corrective action.
• Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials and maintain a clean and safe workplace.
• Learn and understand the data center site to manage incidents and events that pose risk to critical systems.
• Manage work orders, including CMMS, vendor management, and customer‑facing tickets.
• Understand and comply with emergency escalation procedures.
• Perform additional job duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience operating and maintaining critical data center infrastructure, equipment, and systems.
• 1+ years of experience with CRAHs, AHUs, and central utility/chiller plant equipment or UPS, emergency generators, and switchgear equipment.
• Working knowledge of computer applications including Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using CMMS or BMS.

Preferred Requirements

• Trade school education, union training, military service, or college education.
• Experience with Corrigo and automated logic control.
• Completion of EPA 608/Universal certification.
• Training in NFPA70E.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care.
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Jones Lang LaSalle ("JLL") is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process—including the online application and/or overall selection process—you may email us at [e-mail]. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page.

Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment. Pursuant to Illinois Law, applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest. Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job‑related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is identified.