Operating Engineer S2 - Critical Environments

Job Summary

Operating Engineer S2 - Critical Environments maintains and repairs electrical, mechanical, and plumbing/piping equipment, machinery and controls located in the interior and exterior of building. At the direction of supervisor, the Engineer will be responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and performing preventive maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems.

• Performance of tests, rounds and analyses data to ensure the proper functioning of departmental equipment, including: fire/life safety, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, controls), electrical (lighting, UPS, PDU, generators, primary switch gear), emergency backup systems and hot water systems.
• Monitors operation, adjusts, and maintains refrigeration, chilled water, and air conditioning equipment; boilers, ventilating and hot water heaters; pumps, valves, piping and filters; other mechanical and electrical equipment; records readings and makes adjustments where necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment.
• Requires the ability to analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions and take corrective action as required.
• Install and repair plumbing/piping/tubing; wire single and three phase motors (single & two speed); run conduit; pull wiring to machinery, motors, operating parts, etc.; install and rebuild pumps and motors; install and rebuild air compressors; heat exchangers; replace bearings in all types of motors; replace seals on pumps; install and repair piping, valves, filters, hot water systems and associated controls; assist other mechanics and operators with major repairs and maintenance of building and equipment.
• Install, repair, and maintain electrical controls, switching and motor controls. Operate and maintain critical equipment including UPS systems, generators, chillers and critical air conditioning units.
• Monitor operation, repair, and maintain refrigeration, water cooling and air conditioning equipment; boilers, heating, ventilating and hot water equipment; pumps, valves, piping and filters; other mechanical and electrical equipment; recording readings as necessary to assure proper operation of equipment; responsible for reporting any problems/malfunctions.
• Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Maintains a clean and safe workplace.
• Responsible for overseeing the activities of contractors working within the building either as representatives of the building itself or tenants operating within the buildings.
• Responsible for keeping records of buildings rounds and readings, all engineering logs and engineering data sheets.
• Responsible for advance training and notification to all contractors so that they are informed and knowledgeable with respect to the building’s critical functions and the work they are to perform, including an incident contact response list.
• Responsible for understanding and complying with emergency escalation procedures.
• Ensure that the CWA (Critical Facility Work Authorization) is a well-understood process among the building staff, engineers, tenants and contractors who perform work on the building’s critical infrastructure.
• Ensure strict adherence to Critical Awareness Process, Technical Bulletins, established engineering guidelines, processes, and procedures.
• Performs additional job duties as requested.

• Must have hands‑on experience in a data center/critical facility, including UPS Systems, emergency generators, and switch‑gear.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Operating Engineers license (SMA) or equivalent Certification as a Universal Technician for CFC’s (or within 90 days of employment).
• Working knowledge of computer applications including Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated verbal/written communication skills.
• Proven record of excellent internal and external customer service.

• 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.
• Night Shift pay differential.

On-site – Council Bluffs, IA.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship.

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