Chief Engineer

Description

• Assures proper recording of equipment readings, settings and status changes and noteworthy operating occurrences in appropriate logbooks.
• 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.
• 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.
• Addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• 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.
• Planning, assigning, and directing work.
• Competitively bids and prepares all MEP service contracts to ensure high quality and cost- effective services.
• 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. Cautions contractors regarding complaints about excessive noise, disorderly conduct or misuse of property.
• 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.
• Recommends measures to reduce or eliminate fire, safety, and environmental hazards.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the policies enumerated with Jones Lang LaSalle and applicable laws.
• Assists the Facility Manager in developing/revising and coordinating implementation of emergency procedures manuals, contractor rules and regulations and tenant design criteria.
• Using ladders up to 30 ft and working from heights.
• 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.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees.
• Recommends, justifies, develops and coordinates installation of projects which enhance the value of the client(s)’ asset(s).
• 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.
• Directly supervise the lead operating engineers and operating engineers.
• 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.
• Climbing stairs and navigating rooftops to access equipment.

Requirements

• Working knowledge or the capability of developing proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Access and any other software packages recommended.
• Ability to Climb a ladder with a 300-lb weight limit.
• Frequent walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting, stooping, and working/extending overhead, including:
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, or governmental regulations and codes.
• Three to five years supervisory experience or experience as a Lead Engineer.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Must be able to work Holidays.
• Demonstration of leadership ability, presentation capabilities and organization skills.
• Must have a thorough understanding of all data center related codes and standards.
• Moderate knowledge of a variety of manual trades such as carpentry, electromechanical repair, etc.
• Lifting a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to speak effectively before small groups of tenants or fellow employees.
• Ability to use drawings, specifications, shop math and various measuring or testing instruments.
• Zendesk Experience.
• Must be able to work different schedules.
• Five to seven years of JLL engineering experience or equivalent industry experience
• Must be able to respond to site emergencies.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of data center HVAC, electrical, plumbing, automation, and life safety/fire protection systems.
• MCIM / Salesforce Experience.
• Corrigo Experience.
• Must be able to professionally interact with tenants and contractors.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance