Night Shift Lead Engineer: Critical Data Center Ops

JLL; Colorado City (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL in Texas is seeking a Lead Engineer - Critical Environments for night shift, supervising maintenance staff and ensuring 100% uptime of base building and critical systems. You will supervise on-site operations, coordinate preventative maintenance, and manage safety protocols.

The role requires hands-on data center experience, an operating engineers license, and strong team leadership. Join a growing hub for data center infrastructure where your expertise helps sustain mission-critical

Qualifications

• Experience in data center/critical facility operations including UPS systems, emergency generators, and switchgear.
• 5+ years related work experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Operating Engineers license (SMA) or equivalent.
• Universal EPA 608 certification (preferred, within 90 days).
• Trained in NFPA70E (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct maintenance staff while overseeing all building systems operations including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and emergency backup systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance scheduling, equipment troubleshooting, and coordinate contracted work to minimize disruption.
• Train maintenance team in procedures, safety protocols, and equipment operation.
• Manage inventory of tools and supplies, prepare purchase orders, and maintain engineering logs and documentation.
• Monitor equipment performance, diagnose problems, and implement corrective actions to achieve uptime goals.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols for hazardous materials and emergency processes.
• Assist Chief Engineer with KPI implementation while overseeing contractor activities and protecting asset value.
• Perform additional job duties as required.

Job description

JLL in Texas is seeking a Lead Engineer - Critical Environments for night shift, supervising maintenance staff and ensuring 100% uptime of base building and critical systems. You will supervise on-site operations, coordinate preventative maintenance, and manage safety protocols.

The role requires hands-on data center experience, an operating engineers license, and strong team leadership. Join a growing hub for data center infrastructure where your expertise helps sustain mission-critical