Operations Engineer

Operations Engineer – JLL

The Operations Engineer is an advanced skilled professional responsible for performing comprehensive building operations, maintenance, and repairs across multiple commercial building systems. This role demands hands-on technical proficiency with specialized electrical expertise to maintain critical infrastructure at peak operational condition. You will serve as a technical leader, mentoring team members while executing complex repairs on HVAC equipment, electrical systems, plumbing systems, and building automation systems.

This position is essential to delivering exceptional facility operations that directly support JLL's commitment to creating transformative solutions for our clients' real estate portfolios.

Operate, monitor, and maintain central plant equipment including chillers, boilers, cooling towers, air handlers, and critical building infrastructure while responding to building automation system alarms

Troubleshoot and repair electrical circuits, motors, pumps, valves, lighting systems, and power distribution equipment using industry standard tools and test equipment in accordance with all applicable codes

Perform preventive maintenance and repair service work on HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire alarm, and various other building systems to ensure properties remain in peak operational condition

Read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings, schematics, one-line diagrams, and equipment schedules to support troubleshooting and system modifications

Evaluate, train, teach, and coach Operating Engineers and Maintenance Technicians, providing technical guidance and mentorship on building systems operations

Document maintenance activities through CMMS work order processing, equipment rounds, inspection reports, and compliance tracking to maintain comprehensive operational records

Collaborate with property management, security teams, facilities staff, and external contractors to coordinate maintenance activities and ensure seamless building operations

High school diploma or GED with minimum 5 years of building operations and maintenance experience in commercial building environments

Demonstrated hands-on proficiency with electrical systems maintenance, HVAC systems, central plant operations, and building automation systems

Technical knowledge of electrical theory, power distribution, motor controls, three-phase systems, and applicable mechanical and electrical codes, laws, and regulations

Location:

Latham, NY