Lead Mechanical Engineer – Data Center Ops

JLL; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching company

Medical, Dental & Vision care

Paid parental leave

PTO and holidays

Daily Pay

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Mechanical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Critical Facilities, based on-site in Amarillo, TX. You will act as the technical authority for complex mechanical systems across hyperscale data centers, driving optimization, reliability, and energy efficiency while mentoring a team of technicians and engineers.

You will lead technical assessments, implement MOPs, and collaborate with clients and stakeholders to improve performance and reduce downtime, including after-hours support as

Qualifications

• 4+ years of technical building engineering experience
• Experience with Data Centers/Raised Floor environments
• EPA 608 Certification is required

Responsibilities

• Oversee critical HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems in data centers
• Design and implement cooling solutions for high-density environments
• Lead preventive maintenance and root cause analyses
• Handle incident management and 24x7 on-call support
• Drive energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance
• Mentor technicians and manage infrastructure projects
• Coordinate with vendors and stakeholders

Skills

HVAC systems expertise

Data center operations

Customer service

2 years of trades/apprenticeship

Root cause analysis

Education

Trades school or apprenticeship

Universal EPA 608 Certification

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

JLL is seeking a Mechanical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Critical Facilities, based on-site in Amarillo, TX. You will act as the technical authority for complex mechanical systems across hyperscale data centers, driving optimization, reliability, and energy efficiency while mentoring a team of technicians and engineers.

You will lead technical assessments, implement MOPs, and collaborate with clients and stakeholders to improve performance and reduce downtime, including after-hours support as