Operating Engineer Data Center - Union

JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle)

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Work type: On-site
Location: Irvine, CA
Salary: $113,900–$113,900 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Closes: Jul 1, 2026

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Below market

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This role $114k

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About JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle)

JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle) is a global professional services firm specializing in real estate and investment management, providing services to buyers, sellers, tenants, landlords, investors, and developers. Industry: Commercial Real Estate Services

JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle) currently has 78 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Operating Engineer Data Center - Union

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Jones Lang LaSalle seeks a BOMA Certified Operating Engineer for night shifts from 11 PM to 7 AM at their Data Center facility in Irvine, CA. This role involves overseeing maintenance and continuous operation of building systems such as fire/life safety, HVAC, electrical, cabling, lighting controls, and digital security systems. The engineer will manage critical infrastructure including UPS systems, redundant cooling units, environmental monitoring, raised floor management, advanced fire suppression, and power distribution. Responsibilities also include staff training, compliance with regulatory laws, incident response documentation, and maintaining detailed infrastructure and safety records. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years of data center operations experience, proficiency in UPS systems, battery monitoring, building automation, SCADA, and BMS systems, and a strong commitment to operational protocols and emergency preparedness.

Skills

UPS BAS SCADA BMS FM-200 Vesda PDU CRAC CRAH Chilled_Water_Systems Raised_Floor_Management Hot_Cold_Aisle_Containment Automatic_Transfer_Switches Direct_Digital_Control_Pods Lockout_Tagout_Procedures Data_Center_Safety_Protocols Building_Automation_Systems Critical_Monitoring_Systems Electrical_Distribution_Systems Fire_Alarm_Systems

What you'll do

Oversee maintenance and continuous operation of building systems including HVAC, electrical, and fire safety.
Manage critical infrastructure systems such as UPS, cooling units, and environmental monitoring.
Implement and administer a comprehensive safety training program for data center staff.
Ensure compliance with regulatory laws and guidelines related to the facility's operations.
Develop and maintain detailed documentation for all critical systems and infrastructure.

What we're looking for

Must be a BOMA Certified Operating Engineer with ongoing continuing education
At least 3-5 years of experience in data center or mission-critical facility operations
Advanced knowledge of UPS systems, battery monitoring, and power quality analysis
Expertise in redundant cooling systems, environmental controls, and fire suppression
Proficient computer skills and experience with Direct Digital Control and SCADA/BMS systems
Ability to work independently and adhere strictly to Data Center Operational Protocols
Responsible for maintaining compliance with regulatory laws and guidelines

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