Critical Facilities Engineer - Rochelle, IL - 3rd Shift

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. 

Job Description

The Critical Facilities Engineer is part of the Facility Operations team, responsible for performing preventative and ongoing maintenance of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other infrastructure systems in mission-critical, high-risk, or high-reliability environments (e.g., data centers, medical facilities, laboratories, or utilities infrastructure).

Key Responsibilities

• Acts as a consistent individual contributor and team member, providing influence, knowledge sharing, training, mentoring, and direction to other staff engineers and peers.

• Applies expertise and knowledge to develop concepts, techniques, and process improvements.

• Identifies and assists with resolving potential issues and ensures data center uptime and project success.

• Reviews major design modifications and upgrades to ensure compliance with applicable codes, safety, and operational standards.

• Creates and reviews all mission-critical MOPs (Method of Procedures) and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for accuracy, safety, and business impact assessment.

• Always collaborates with partner data centers.

Functional Skills:
 

Systems Knowledge

• Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC (Heating, Venting, Air Conditioning, CRACs (Computer Room Air Conditioning), UPS (Uninterruptible Power Systems), ATS (Automatic Transfer Switches)

• Data center infrastructure or other mission-critical environments

• Ability to interpret blueprints, CAD (Computer-Aided Design), electrical and mechanical schematics
   

Process Knowledge

• ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) Change Management and ServiceNow Change Process

• Familiarity with safety and risk management principles
   

Experience

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in critical facilities or related environments.

General Skills

• Strong problem-solving abilities

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and email applications

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Computer Skills

• Proficient in operating computers and related equipment, troubleshooting technical issues, and using software applications including MS Office and internet-based tools.

Location and Work Hours

• Location: Rochelle, IL (on-site role)

• Work Schedule: 8 consecutive days (Tuesday –Tuesday), 9:00PM to 7:00AM

• Off Schedule: 6 consecutive days (Wednesday –Monday)

• 3rd shift has a 15% shift differential

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Skills

Computer Literacy, Critical Environments, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM), Data Center Management, Facility Engineering, Facility Maintenance, Fire Protection Engineering, HVAC Systems, Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure, Maintenance Strategy, Mission Critical, Problem Solving, Product Safety Standards

Compensation

Compensation offered for this role is $26.20 - 41.84 per hour and is based on experience and qualifications.

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.

Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger – a winning team making a meaningful impact.

Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.

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