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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Center Operations Engineer - **Company:** Jones Lang Lasalle ("jll") - **Location:** Columbus, GA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Applicant Tracking Systems, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, Data Centers, Microsoft Office - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/c864d68a-8658-493c-94fb-57687b1cecb1 ## About the Role * This position requires frequent walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting, stooping, and working/extending overhead, including: * Walking large, campus-like settings. * Lifting a minimum of 50 lbs. * Climbing stairs and navigating rooftops to access equipment. * Using ladders up to 30 ft and working from heights. * Ability to Climb a ladder with a 300-lb weight limit. * Must be able toworkdifferent schedules. * Must be able to work Holidays. * Must be able to respond to site emergencies. * 2+years experienceworking in a data center/critical facility. * Experience with building systems,including:UPS systems, emergency generators, and switchgears. * Demonstrated verbal/written communication skills. * Working knowledge of computer applications including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), GoogleSuiteand CMMS. Preferred: * Corrigo experience * Universal EPA 608 certification * Trained in NFPA70E This position does not provide be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. ## Description The Data Center Operations Engineer is?responsible for delivery of best practice systems and problem resolution on all data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure?(UPS, MV electrical systems, generators, coolingsystemsetc.) What is your day to day? Your day-to-day tasks will include - * Responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and performing preventive maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems to maintain 100% Up-time including: fire/life safety, mechanical systems such as (HVAC, chillers,crac,crah, plumbing, controls), electrical including emergency backup systems such as (lighting, UPS, ATS, STS, PDU, generators, primary switchgear, power distribution, transformers), and hot water systems. Monitors operation, adjusts, andmaintainsrefrigeration, chilled water, and air conditioning equipment; boilers, and ventilating and water heaters; pumps, valves, piping, and filters; other mechanical and electrical equipment.? Must record readings and make and adjust where necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment. * Requires the ability to analyze the operation of various systems,determinethe cause of any problems/malfunctionsand take corrective action asrequired.?Comply withdepartmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials.?Maintains a clean and safe workplace. * Learn and understand the data center sitein-orderto manage incidents and events that put the critical systems at risk. * Work order management, including CMMS, Vendor Management, and Customer Facing Tickets. * Understanding andcomplying withemergency escalation procedures. ## Related Videos - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [AI in Recruiting: What Works, What Fails - Real Lessons from Office & Volume Hiring](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100060-ai-in-recruiting-what-works-what-fails-real-lessons-from-office-volume-hiring) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [From conversational job search to AI agents, must we reinvent recruitment?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100252-from-conversational-job-search-to-ai-agents-must-we-reinvent-recruitment) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) ## Related Articles - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again)