Chief, Critical Facilities Data Center

Job Summary

The Chief Technician is responsible for a wide variety of tasks, including affective daily leadership and administration of the engineering team. This role will oversee the safety and operating machinery and systems within the data center environments. The Chief will respond quickly and professionally to the needs of the tenants and the Data Center Manager while also being responsible for protecting and improving the value of the owner’s assets, ensuring that data center machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life.

Responsibilities

• 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 General Manager.

• 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 Facility 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.

• Supervises contractors onsite 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 methods.

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

• Recommends, justifies, develops and coordinates installation of projects which enhance the value of the client’s assets.

• Ensures the availability of adequate operating inventory of tools, equipment and supplies for the engineering team. This includes developing sources, evaluating suppliers, conducting quarterly vendor quality meetings as part of the Valued Vendor Program, performing periodic checks of inventories and creating purchase specifications and bid packages.

• Competitively bids and prepares all MEP service contracts to ensure high quality and cost-effective services.

• • Assists the Facility Manager in developing/revising and coordinating implementation of emergency procedures manuals, contractor rules and regulations and tenant design criteria.

• All other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervise the lead operating engineers and operating engineers.

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the policies enumerated with Jones Lang LaSalle and applicable laws.

• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees.

• Planning, assigning, and directing work.

• Appraising performance.

• Rewarding and disciplining employees.

• Addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent

• Five to seven years of JLL engineering experience or equivalent industry experience

• Three to five years supervisory experience or experience as a Lead Engineer.

• Must possess a thorough knowledge of data center HVAC, electrical, plumbing, automation, and

• life safety/fire protection systems.

• Must have a thorough understanding of all data center related codes and standards.

• Must be able to professionally interact with tenants and contractors.

• Moderate knowledge of a variety of manual trades such as carpentry, electromechanical repair, etc.

Benefits

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

• Compensated for Holidays Worked

• Pay differential for Night Shift Employment

About JLL

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility.

That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities. Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation, and succeed together.