Senior Data Center Chief Engineer - Hyperscale Ops Lead

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

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.