Operating Engineer

About the role

The Engineer works closely with engineering staff, vendors, and site leadership to ensure the safe and reliable operation of power, cooling, and mechanical infrastructure that supports data center operations. This role operates in a 24x365 mission-critical environment and helps ensure that all facility systems are maintained in accordance with company standards, client requirements, and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform all plumbing, electrical, or HVAC requirements of the building(s)
• Maintain heating equipment, chillers (air and/or water cooled), DX units, pumps, cooling towers, fan coil units, VAV, and air distribution systems, etc.
• Monitor and adjust all mechanical/pneumatic equipment, steam stations, control gauges, distributor panels, valves, thermostats, diffusers, and other equipment necessary to provide a comfortable environment for the buildings
• Verify field conditions and perform any necessary repairs or adjustments
• Maintain and monitor Energy Management systems
• Repair doors, ceilings, hand railings, and floors and other general repairs, adjustments and installations about the property
• Perform preventive maintenance duties in accordance with C&W standards, building protocol, manufacturer recommendations and industry best practices
• Inspect and document activities to supervisor
• Respond immediately to emergency situations (fire, evacuation, equipment failure, etc.) and customer concerns
• Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives as relates to building operations and practice safe work habits
• Complete all required C&W Safety Training as scheduled annually
• Comply with C&W Uniform Dress Code while working and maintain a neat and clean appearance while on the property at times other than working hours

Requirements

• Technical Proficiency
• Initiative
• Flexibility
• Multi-Tasking
• Sense of Urgency

Qualifications

• High School Diploma of GED Equivalent
• Graduate of apprentice program or trade school preferred
• Appropriate license/permit for trade as may be required, i.e. Journeyman or Master Electrician License or City Licenses, such as Refrigeration Certificate of Fitness, High Pressure Boiler License, High Pressure Steam Operator, etc.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record with periodic checks (where applicable)
• Basic Computing Skills in Outlook, Excel & Word
• Experience in operation, maintenance and basic repair of HVAC, boilers, heaters, pumps, refrigerant systems, compressors, water systems, etc.
• Knowledgeable in energy management systems, techniques and operations
• Thorough knowledge in all building systems operations, maintenance and repair

Skills

• Technical Proficiency
• Initiative
• Flexibility
• Multi-Tasking
• Sense of Urgency

Benefits

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work.

Pay

$38.25 - $45.00 per hour

Schedule

This facility is a 24x7 hour operation. Regularly required to travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions.