Operating Engineer S2 - Critical Environments

Description

The Operating Engineer S2 – Critical Environments is responsible for maintaining and repairing electrical, mechanical, and plumbing/piping equipment, machinery, and controls in both interior and exterior building areas. Reporting to a supervisor, the engineer ensures continuous operation and preventive maintenance of all building systems in a data‑center environment.

Key duties include testing, monitoring, and analyzing data for fire/life safety, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and backup systems; adjusting and maintaining refrigeration, chilled‑water, air‑conditioning, boilers, pumps, valves, and filters; diagnosing problems and taking corrective action; installing and repairing plumbing, wiring, motors, pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, and electrical controls; operating UPS systems, generators, chillers, and critical air‑conditioning units; overseeing contractors, providing training, and ensuring compliance with safety and emergency procedures; keeping detailed engineering logs and rounds; and enforcing the Critical Facility Work Authorization process and engineering guidelines.

• Perform tests, rounds, and data analysis to ensure proper operation of fire/life safety, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and backup systems.
• Monitor, adjust, and maintain refrigeration, chilled‑water, air‑conditioning, boilers, pumps, valves, and filters.
• Diagnose system issues, determine root causes, and execute corrective actions.
• Install, repair, and rebuild plumbing, piping, motors, pumps, air compressors, heat exchangers, and electrical controls.
• Operate and maintain critical equipment such as UPS systems, generators, chillers, and air‑conditioning units.
• Oversee contractors, provide training, and ensure compliance with safety and emergency procedures.
• Maintain accurate engineering logs, rounds, readings, and documentation of building systems.
• Enforce the Critical Facility Work Authorization (CWA) process and adhere to technical bulletins and engineering guidelines.

Requirements

Candidates must have hands‑on experience in a data‑center or critical facility, including work with UPS systems, emergency generators, and switch‑gear. Required credentials include a high school diploma or GED, an Operating Engineer license (SMA) or equivalent, and certification as a Universal Technician for CFCs within 90 days of hire. Proficiency with Word and Excel, strong verbal and written communication, and a proven record of excellent internal and external customer service are also required.

The position is on‑site in Houston, TX, and does not provide visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. JLL is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

• Hands‑on data‑center experience with UPS, generators, and switch‑gear required.
• Hold an Operating Engineer license (SMA) or equivalent and obtain Universal Technician certification within 90 days.
• Proficient in Word and Excel; strong communication skills and excellent customer service.

Benefits

JLL offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, full medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid parental leave at 100 % salary, paid time off and holiday pay, night‑shift differential, and early access to earned wages through Daily Pay. The company fosters a supportive culture that prioritizes mental, physical, and emotional well‑being.

• Benefits include 401(k) match, comprehensive medical/dental/vision, paid parental leave, PTO, holiday pay, night‑shift differential, and early wage access.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance