Senior Chief Engineer

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, Dental & Vision care

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Senior Chief Engineer for our data center campus in Amarillo, TX. You will provide senior technical leadership across engineering operations, drive 100% uptime, and mentor leaders across the facility.

You will oversee safety, MOP creation, and incident management, coordinating maintenance with planners and operations teams to ensure reliable, scalable performance. This role demands extensive data center experience and strong people leadership.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of technical building engineering experience with HVAC, plumbing, electrical and related maintenance.
• 3+ years in a leadership or supervisory role managing engineers.
• Experience in Data Centers/Raised Floor environments with critical facilities operations.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• EPA 608 certification is required; other licenses per authority having jurisdiction.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel and Google Suite tools.
• 2 years of trades school or documented apprenticeship in relevant crafts.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical leadership across data center operations and safety.
• Oversee site equipment maintenance and achieve 100% uptime while driving improvements.
• Mentor engineering staff and conduct performance conversations and reviews.
• Ensure shift coverage and compliance with safety procedures and codes.
• Lead incident escalation, RCA creation, and post-incident reviews.
• Coordinate with planners for preventive and corrective maintenance; manage CMMS.
• Maintain familiarity with BMS/EPMS, OMS, and related controls.
• Be available for after-hours support as required (24x7).

Skills

Leadership experience

Data Centers experience

Customer service skills

EPA 608 Certification

Licenses/authorities

MS Office / Google Suite

Trades/apprenticeship background

Driver's license

Multi-craft expertise

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented peopleand empowering them tothrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Senior Chief Engineer, Data Centers

What this Job involves:

This positionprovides senior technical leadership across data center engineering operations at a large hyperscale data center campus, directing Chief Engineers and their teams. The role focuses on strategic oversight of safe and efficient operations, maintaining site equipment and sustaining 100% uptime while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement. The right person willdemonstratedeep, multi-disciplinary expertise, proven leadership of leaders, and the judgment to set operational direction and mentor engineering staff across the campus.

Your day-to-day tasks will include:

People Management

• Ensure your team is completing training as assigned.

• Performancemanagesdirect reports through the JLLQuality Conversations process.

• Discussareas for the employee to improve on and areas where the employee is meeting/exceeding expectations.

• Write and deliver both the annual performance review and rating.

• Participate inperformancerating calibration process.

• Ensuresitehasappropriate shiftcoverage tomaintainall critical environment spaces.

Safety

• Complete hazard assessments as necessary

• Comply withall safety procedures,maintaininggood housekeeping and safety work areas. Recognize danger and safety hazards and propose methods toeliminatethem.

• Maintain compliancewithall local AHJ ordinance, codes, and laws.

• Complete all required safetytrainingas scheduled.

Operations

• Oversee and implement the MOP creation process.

• Operate andmaintainthe critical equipment to ensure the campus achieves 100% uptime, whilemaintainingconcurrently maintainable status.

• Coordinate with planner scheduler to complete all preventative and corrective maintenance.

• Utilize manufacturer operations manuals (O&Ms) to help create and implement trainingcurriculafor the stie operations teams to include:

• Electrical distribution equipment such as: Emergency Generators, HV/MV/LV switchgears, Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS), Battery Energy Storage Uninterruptible Power Supplies (BESSUPS), Power Distribution Units (PDUs), Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS), or any other needed systems.

• Mechanical plant equipment such as: Air Cooled Chiller plant, Fan Walls, Computer Room Air Conditioning/Handler (CRAC/CRAH),Cooling Distribution Unit (CDU), Direct Expansion Units (DX), Make-up Air Units (MUA), Dedicated Outside Air Supply (DOAS),Exhaust fans, etc.

• Controlsand Network systems: BMS and EPMS systems, internal networks, and system telemetry flows,BACNetandModBuscommunications protocols.

• Perform assigned facility inspections and due diligence efforts,reporting onas found conditionsimpactingsatisfactory client occupancy and operations.

Incident Management

• Serve as the senior escalation point for service impacting events across the mechanical and electrical plant.

• Assistthe team in troubleshooting and mitigating incidents.

• Assistin the creation of root cause analysis (RCAs).

• Participate in RCA presentations to the customer management team.

• Be available for after-hourssupportregardingthe mechanical plant.

• This includes24x7responses.

Administrative

• UtilizeCorrigo (CMMS) for all work performed.

• Ensure prompt andaccuratework order updates.

• Escalate any customerimpactingincidentsin accordance withcontract SLAs.

• Attend any work or safety meetings asrequired.

• Any and allotherdutiesassigned by your manager.

Physical Work requirements

• Lifting upto 80 lbs.

• Working from heights.

• Frequently climbing, bending, lifting, kneeling, stooping, and working/extending overhead.

• Working in adverse conditions (i.e., extreme cold, extreme hot).

• Driving forlong periodsof time.

• Climbing a ladder with a 300lbweight limit while carrying a tool bag weighing approximately 20 lbs.

• Climbing a ladder up to 30 feet.

Desired experience and technical skills -

Required:

• 8+ years of technical experience in building engineering with a strong background in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and production equipment repair and maintenance, including 3+ years in a leadership or supervisory role

• Extensive experience working in Data Centers/Raised Floor Environment, including critical facility operations at a hyperscale campus

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills

• Universal EPA 608 Certification

• Licenses as required by authority havingjurisdiction

• Working knowledge of computer applications including Word and Excelas well as Google Suite applications.

• 2 years of trades school or documented apprenticeship in relevant craft skills

• Validdriverslicense

Preferred:

• Expertiseacross multiple craft areas (Electrical, HVAC, Piping/Plumbing, Central Utility Plant Operations, Material Handling Equipment)

• Familiarity with building automation systems and fire/life safety systems

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

Location:

On-site -Amarillo, TX

Job Tags:

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Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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