Critical Facilities Engineer

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

Critical Environments Operating Engineer maintaining uptime at data centers. Responsible for monitoring building and electrical systems within a new facility in Texas.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeColorado City • Colorado, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain and monitor all building systems including fire/life safety, HVAC, chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, plumbing, and building controls to ensure continuous operation.
Operate and maintain electrical systems including UPS, ATS, STS, PDU, emergency generators, primary switchgear, power distribution equipment, and transformers.
Monitor refrigeration, chilled water, and air conditioning equipment; adjust boilers, ventilating systems, and water heaters; maintain pumps, valves, piping, and filters.
Record equipment readings, analyze system performance, diagnose problems, and take corrective action to prevent downtime.
Manage work orders through CMMS, coordinate with vendors, and respond to customer-facing tickets efficiently.
Execute emergency escalation procedures and manage incidents that could impact critical systems.
Maintain safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials in compliance with departmental policy.
Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe at all times.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of experience in data centers, critical facilities, power plants, or industrial operations with 24/7 uptime requirements.
Hands-on experience with building systems including UPS systems, emergency generators, switchgear, and/or HVAC controls.
Strong troubleshooting skills - you can analyze complex systems, identify root causes, and solve problems independently.
Clear verbal and written communication abilities for documentation and team coordination.
Working knowledge of MS Office and computerized maintenance management systems.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) plan with matching company contributions
Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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Hard Skills & Tools

HVACUPS systemsemergency generatorsswitchgearbuilding controlsrefrigerationchilled water systemsplumbingdiagnostic analysiscorrective action

Soft Skills

troubleshootingproblem solvingcommunicationteam coordinationorganizationincident managementcustomer service