Critical Environments Chief Engineer

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Transform at JLL with your leadership experience as a Chief Operating Engineer on a technology client account! You will work as part of an engineering & facilities team at multi-million sq ft client portfolio with 3 data centers managed by JLL. This a is a client facing role that requires a well rounded engineering leader in a 24/7 critical operations.

Location: North Austin / Round Rock, TX

Schedule: onsite, Mon-Fri 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM with an on-call rotating schedule

Reports to: Critical Environments Sr. Chief Engineer

Additional Perks: company provided cell phone, laptop, cafeteria onsite, company provided uniforms, tools, & PPE, large engineering team, place to learn with different equipment and SME’s.

Estimated compensation for this position is: $40.05 - $49.04+ an hour paid bi-weekly
The compensation range listed is an estimate and not guaranteed. A salary offer will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data.

The Chief Engineer – Critical Environments is responsible for supporting the Senior Chief Engineer and Engineering Manager in the safe, efficient operation of critical systems, including UPS systems, generators, raised floor environment, and associated infrastructure, as well as specialized support for labs and data center operations. This role emphasizes the reliability and longevity of critical systems, compliance with safety and environmental standards, and minimizing operational disruptions. The Chief Engineer will assist in protecting the value of the owner’s assets and enhancing system performance, particularly in mission-critical environments.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Task will include but not be limited to:

• Assures accurate time records of Operating Engineers and submits to payroll by processing deadlines.  Tracks and justifies overtime worked by Operating Engineers, assuring that costs are well within budget parameters.

• Inspects physical conditions of data centers and equipment at least monthly. Prepares work orders for repairs and requisitions for replacement of equipment, as necessary. Reports deficiencies and action plan to solve problems to Senior Chief Engineer.

• Recommends measures to reduce or eliminate fire, safety, and environmental hazards.

• Cooperates with police, fire and civil defense authorities about problems affecting the data center(s). Orders and directs fire drills and emergency procedures. Devises fire protection programs and organizes and trains property team to carry out established procedures.

• Assists Senior Chief Engineer/Engineering Manager in coordination of tenant construction and capital improvements.  Reviews project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, and test equipment, nature of technical problems and possible solutions such as redesign or substitution of material or parts. Cautions contractors regarding complaints about excessive noise, disorderly conduct or misuse of property.

• Maintains efficient use of energy in operating each data center by using sound energy management practices in the documented daily sequence of operations. Trains members of the team in the fundamentals of energy management. Works closely with general contractors and design engineers to incorporate automated systems with construction plan and identifies low cost/no cost energy conservation program.

• Ensures that the engineering team follows the property accounting procedures including the accurate completion of purchase orders, receiving reports, and service acknowledgments and the use of three competitive bids for all projects exceeding client(s)’ guidelines.

• Performs and oversees tests of data center systems. Records test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and makes recommendations for changes in operations or test method.

• Assures proper recording of equipment readings, settings and status changes and noteworthy operating occurrences in appropriate lo