Operating Engineer

CyrusOne Management Services LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CyrusOne’s Operating Engineer – Critical Environments role focuses on operating, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing facility equipment across electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and control systems. The candidate will monitor, analyze and optimize 24/7 operations to ensure high availability in a data center environment.

Minimum 2+ years in a related field with hands‑on experience, strong ability to read technical docs, and proficiency in Word and Excel.

Qualifications

• Preferred hands‑on experience in a data center/critical facility, including UPS and switchgear.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2+ years related work experience.
• Basic computer skills: Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, monitor, and perform preventive maintenance of all building systems to 100% up-time including fire/life safety, HVAC, chillers, CRAC/CRAH, plumbing, controls, electrical systems, and backup power.
• Monitor operation of refrigeration, boilers, pumps, and HVAC equipment and adjust as needed.
• Record readings and make adjustments to ensure proper operation.
• Respond to alarms from building management systems promptly.
• Analyze system operation to identify and resolve malfunctions and take corrective action.

Skills

Electrical

HVAC

Piping/Plumbing

Central Utility Plant Operations

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Corrigo Experience

MCIM / Salesforce Experience

Zendesk Experience

Service Now Experience

Job description

The Operating Engineer - Critical Environments will have a strong focus on operating, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing facility equipment on all systems. Individuals are expected to demonstrate technical expertise in one craft area (Electrical, HVAC, Piping/Plumbing, Central Utility Plant Operations) and be multi-skilled in others in order to successfully complete daily/weekly work assignments.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and performing preventive maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems to maintain 100% up-time including: fire/life safety, mechanical systems such as HVAC, chillers, CRAC, CRAH, plumbing, controls; electrical including emergency backup systems such as lighting, UPS, ATS, STS, PDU, generators, primary switchgear, power distribution, and transformers; and hot water systems.
• Monitors operation, adjusts, and maintains refrigeration, chilled water, and air conditioning equipment; boilers, and ventilating and water heaters; pumps, valves, piping, and filters; other mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Must record readings and make adjustments where necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment.
• Monitor building management systems and respond to alarms and alerts promptly.
• Requires the ability to analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions and take corrective action as required.
• Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Maintains a clean and safe workplace.
• Learn and understand the data center site in order to manage incidents and events that put the critical systems at risk.
• Work order management, including CMMS, Vendor Management, and Customer Facing Tickets.
• Understanding and complying with emergency escalation procedures.
• Perform additional job duties as required.

Minimum Experience Education & Experience

• Preferred to have hands‑on experience working in a data center/critical facility, including UPS systems, emergency generators, and switchgear.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2+ years related work experience.
• Working knowledge of computer applications including Word and Excel.

Language Skills

• Demonstrated verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, or governmental regulations and codes.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before small groups of tenants or fellow employees.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge or the capability of developing proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Access.
• Must be able to professionally interact with tenants and contractors.

Preferred Requirements

• Corrigo Experience
• MCIM / Salesforce Experience
• Zendesk Experience
• Service Now Experience

Physical Requirements

• Walking large, campus-like settings.
• Frequent walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting, stooping, and working/extending overhead, including: Lifting a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Climbing stairs and navigating rooftops to access equipment.
• Using ladders up to 30 ft and working from heights.
• Ability to climb a ladder with a 300‑lb weight limit.
• Must be able to work different schedules.
• Must be able to work Holidays.
• Must be able to respond to site emergencies.

CyrusOne is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

CyrusOne provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state or local laws. We will respond to requests for reasonable accommodations to assist you in applying for positions at CyrusOne, or to submit a resume.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [e-mail] or call: 806-589-0141. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case‑case basis.

The final hiring decision is always made by our team. You may opt out of AI screening without affecting your candidacy.

CyrusOne is proud to be recognized as a Top Work Place by USA Today.

Celebrated for our company culture, CyrusOne stands out for its commitment to core values such as community, agility, respect, an enjoyable workplace, ethics, and exceptional service. This accolade reflects CyrusOne’s dedication to creating an engaging, respectful, and growth‑oriented environment, underpinned by integrity, which not only enhances customer satisfaction but also contributes to the company’s overall success.

CyrusOne is a leading global data centre developer and operator specializing in delivering state‑of‑the‑art digital infrastructure solutions. With more than 50 high‑performance mission‑critical facilities worldwide, the Company ensures the continued operation of digital infrastructure for nearly 1,000 customers, including approximately 200 Fortune 1000 companies.

CyrusOne’s leading global platform of hybrid‑cloud and multi‑cloud deployments offers customers colocation, hyperscale, and build‑to‑suit environments, which help enhance the strategic connections of their essential data infrastructures and support the achievement of sustainability goals.

CyrusOne data centres offer world‑class flexibility, enabling clients to modernize, simplify, and rapidly respond to changing demands.

Combining exceptional financial strength, a broad global footprint, and continued investment in key digital gateway markets, CyrusOne provides the world’s largest companies with long‑term stability and strategic advantage at scale.

For more information, please visit cyrusone.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

The law requires CyrusOne to post a notice describing the Federal laws prohibiting job discrimination. For information regarding your legal rights and protections, please click on the following link: Know Your Rights CyrusOne will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. Please see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision for more information.

As a Federal Contractor, CyrusOne is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. For information please click on the following link: E-Verify.