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# Chief Engineer - Facilities & Data Center Operations in Lake Forest

- **Company:** Energy Jobline
- **Location:** Lake Forest, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, Data Centers
- **Published:** October 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/chief-engineer-facilities-data-center-operations-lake-forest-31997237

## About the Role

7+ years of progressive experience in commercial/industrial facilities engineering, building operations, or critical infrastructure maintenance.

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5+ years of data center maintenance experience.

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Strong knowledge of BAS, HVAC controls, electrical distribution, emergency power, chilled water, and critical facility operations.

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Experience with CMMS, reliability-centered maintenance, capital projects, and vendor management.

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Strong leadership, troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills.

## Description

Lead engineering and maintenance operations across HVAC, BAS, electrical distribution, emergency power, chilled water, life safety, and critical infrastructure.

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Serve as the senior technical resource for troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and reliability improvements.

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Lead and develop maintenance technicians while establishing strong maintenance standards and practices.

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Manage capital, infrastructure, renovation, and maintenance projects from planning through completion.

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Oversee vendors, contractors, budgets, asset planning, and business continuity initiatives.