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

Schedule: onsite, Mon-Fri 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM with an on-call rotating schedule

Location: North Austin / Round Rock, TX

Reports to: Sr Facilities Manager

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.

The Chief Engineer will oversee the maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems including: fire/life safety, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, controls) electrical (lighting, UPS, PDU, generators, primary switch gear), lighting and temperature controls systems, critical environments, and light construction.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Oversee the maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems.
• Emphasize the need for hands-on maintenance work.
• Develop a documented maintenance plan that includes preventive, predictive, and reactive procedures.
• Identify and address safety hazards to ensure a safe working environment.
• Maintain infrastructure and compliance documentation.
• Keep records of building rounds, engineering logs, and data sheets.
• Efficiently plan and schedule work, utilizing the CMMS system and following procedures.
• Ensure site safety, including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) compliance and safety training programs.
• Administer the JLL Client Assurance Program (JCAP) with the facility manager and team.
• Manage major projects according to industry best practices.
• Collaborate with the facility manager to meet financial targets and handle budgets.
• Expect occasional overtime, on-call duty, and travel between multiple buildings/sites.
• Perform additional duties as required.
  
  

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrate technical expertise in HVAC maintenance & troubleshooting and be multi-skilled in other areas (pipe fitting/plumbing, electrical) in order to successfully complete work assignments.
• Frequently work at heights, work in changing environmental temperature extremes, lift move and/or carry heavy objects (up to 50 pounds), perform overhead work often while standing on a ladder and to do all of these duties in a safe manner.
• Regular/predictable attendance and timeliness in order to support the needs of the team and the client
• Work independently and as a team and serve as a role model for supporting team members
• Make justifiable business decisions taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of each individual situation.
• Ensure that the SOPs for the facilities are well-understood amongst the maintenance team who perform work on the building’s critical infrastructure.
• Subject to be on-call 24 hours per day and required to work in all weather conditions. Expectation is that the Chief Engineer will be on-site within ~45 minutes for any emergencies.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Strong people management skills and team leading skills are required.
• Supervise maintenance staff to include training, mentoring, and assisting with personal development.
• Supervisory responsibilities are shared with the assigned Facility Manager.
  
  

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds & climb up to 30 ft. ladders.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• This position requires working outdoors, in mechanical/equipment rooms and possible extreme weather conditions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and heavy equipment.
• The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock (high voltage); and vibration.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
  
  

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Five (5)+ years of JLL engineering experience or equivalent industry experience
• Three (3)+ years supervisory experience or experience as a Lead Engineer or Assistant Chief 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.  
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (TEAMS, Outlook, Word and Excel).
• Must have the ability to use a computer and smartphone and navigate multiple email accounts
• Effective use of CMMS to maintain KPI requirements
• Excellent internal and external customer service skills
• Finance/Budget general knowledge to assist Facility Manager.
• Communicate well with varying levels of staff, contractors/vendors and customers both verbally and in written form
• The ability to teach others by “doing”.
  
  

Preferred Requirements

• Previous military experience a plus to include Army Prime Power, Navy ET/Nuke, Air Force HVAC/Power Pro Electrician.
• Corrigo Experience.
• Experience in Critical facilities, Lab environments is a plus.
  
  

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