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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Center Operating Engineer - **Company:** Jones Lang Lasalle ("jll") - **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Applicant Tracking Systems, Microsoft Outlook, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, Data Centers, Enterprise Software Applications, Zendesk, Servicenow - **Published:** August 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/126639c8-505a-419d-964a-9fd2d9b345da ## About the Role * High School diploma or GED equivalent * 4+ years related work experience. * Systems, emergency generators, and switchgears. * Demonstrated verbal/written communication skills. * Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. * Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, or governmental regulations and codes. * Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. * Ability to speak effectively before small groups of tenants or fellow employees. * Working knowledge or the capability of developing proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Access and any other software packages. * Must be able to professionally interact with tenants and contractors. * Must be able to work different schedules. * Must be able to work Holidays. * Must be able to respond to site emergencies. Preferred * Corrigo Experience. * MCIM / Salesforce Experience. * Zendesk Experience. * Service Now Experience. * Hands-on experience working in a data center/critical facility, including UPS. Physical Requirements * Walking large, campus-like settings. * Frequent walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting, stooping, and working/extending overhead. * 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. #BEjobs This position does not provide be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. ## Description The Operating Engineer, Critical Environments, will have a strong focus on operating, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing facility equipment on all systems. Individuals are expected to demonstrate technical expertise in one craft area (Electrical, HVAC, Piping/Plumbing, Central Utility Plant Operations) and be multi-skilled in others in order to successfully complete daily/weekly work assignments. What is your day to day? Task will include but not be limited to: * Responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and performing preventive maintenance and continuous operation of all data center 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, and maintains refrigeration, 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. * Monitor building management systems and respond to alarms and alerts promptly. * Requires the ability to analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions and take corrective action as required * Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials. Maintains a clean and safe workplace. * Learn and understand the data center site in-order to manage incidents and events that put the critical systems at risk. * Work order management, including CMMS, Vendor Management, and Customer Facing Tickets. * Understanding and complying with emergency escalation procedures. * Perform additional job duties as required. ## Related Videos - [Applying Agile Principles to Incident Management ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/101-applying-agile-principles-to-incident-management) - [The AI Agent Path to Prod: Building for Reliability](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1523-the-ai-agent-path-to-prod-building-for-reliability) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [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) - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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