Operating Engineer - Critical Environments

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Job Description

As an Operating Engineer at JLL, you will provide maintenance, monitoring, and repair services in a critical facilities environment. Under supervisor direction, you will ensure the continuous operation and preventive maintenance of all building systems, including fire/life safety, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, controls), electrical (lighting, UPS, PDU, generators, primary switch gear), emergency backup systems, and hot water systems. Your expertise will help maintain maximum reliability and safety for mission-critical environments.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Maintain, monitor, and perform preventive maintenance for all facility systems, ensuring continuous operation and compliance with JLL standards

• Adjust and maintain refrigeration, chilled water, air conditioning, boilers, ventilators, hot water heaters, pumps, valves, piping, filters, and other mechanical/electrical equipment

• Conduct regular rounds, record readings, and make adjustments to ensure proper equipment operation; analyze system performance and resolve any malfunctions or problems

• Repair, maintain, and operate critical equipment including UPS systems, generators, chillers, and critical air conditioning units as necessary.

• Comply with departmental policies regarding safe use, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials; maintain a clean and safe work environment

• Oversee activities of contractors within the building, ensuring compliance with facility protocols and standards

• Maintain records of building rounds, readings, engineering logs, and data sheets

• Complete Critical Environment Operations & HSSE training, and ensure all contractors are informed about critical building functions and emergency contacts

• Understand and comply with emergency escalation procedures

• Ensure strict adherence to Critical Facility Work Authorization (CWA), MOP/SOP/EOP protocols, Critical Awareness Process, Technical Bulletins, and established engineering procedures

• Perform additional duties as requested

Required Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience in a data center or critical facility environment, including UPS systems, emergency generators, and switchgear equipment

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and CMMS platforms

• Strong verbal and written communication skills; excellent organizational and analytical abilities

• Ability to interpret technical documents and solve complex problems independently

• Demonstrated record of delivering high-quality internal and external customer service

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional technical certifications or licenses relating to critical facility operations

• Experience facilitating or training in critical environment protocols

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions:

• Ability to perform physical inspections, repairs, and maintenance; lifting, climbing, confined space, or rapid emergency response as needed

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

Location:

On-site –Alexandria, VA

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