Critical Facilities Technician - Electrical

Southfield, MI, United States

Critical Facilities Technician– Electrical
Company:
Newmark (NMRK)

Job Title:

Critical Facilities Technician – Electrical
Department:
Facilities Operations

Reports To:

Chief Engineer / Assistant Chief Engineer / Lead Engineer

Employment Type:

Full-Time / Hourly (Shift work / 24/7/365)

About Newmark Newmark (NMRK) is one of the world’s leading commercial real estate advisory firms. We provide a fully integrated platform of services to prominent multinational corporations and institutional investors across the globe, as well as to occupiers, owners, and developers of real estate on a local, regional, and national level. Together with London-based partner Knight Frank and independently owned offices, Newmark’s 18,000 professionals operate from more than 500 offices in established and emerging property markets on six continents.

Position Overview Critical Facilities Engineer (Electrical Focus) Performs day-to-day operations, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs across base building and critical electrical infrastructure. This position focuses on maintaining high-reliability power generation, distribution, backup systems, and emergency power operations to maintain 100% uptime for complex, high-reliability data center or facility operations. Possesses a strong background in operating complex electrical systems, analyzing system performance, and responding swiftly to operational and emergency situations in critical environments.

• System Monitoring & Operation:
  Perform tests, rounds and data analysis to ensure optimal functioning of critical operations for the facility, including but not limited to Chilled water systems, electrical distribution systems, building automation systems, and monitoring systems around the plant.
• Building Automation Systems (BMS):
  Monitor and perform operations via site computerized Building Automation Systems (BMS) to verify proper operating parameters, make approved adjustments, manage alarms, perform manual overrides, or switch to backup systems as necessary.
• Preventive & Corrective Maintenance:
  Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PMs)—including filters, belts, lubrication, and mechanical checkups—using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) / work order software.
• Incident Response & RCA:
  Lead emergency response efforts during power outages, equipment faults, or utility anomalies. Conduct thorough Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Operational Documentation:
  Write, review, and execute Methods of Procedure (MOPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs) for critical work.
• Safety & Compliance:
  Enforce safety standards, including Arc Flash safety, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols, NFPA 70E compliance, and local codes.
• Vendor & Contractor Coordination:
  Coordinate with outside contractors, vendors, and specialists for specialized repairs, ensuring proper approvals and keeping detailed logs of all work performed.
• Capacity & Load Management:
  Monitor electrical load distribution, system redundancy (N+1, 2N), power usage effectiveness (PUE), and overall capacity planning to prevent system overloads.

• Troubleshoot critical electrical power distribution systems, switch gear, ATS, UPS, Batteries, RPPs, PDUs, and power supplies.
• Make approved adjustments to systems, sequences of operation, and control parameters to maintain proper equipment operation.
• Review and interpret control drawings, mechanical plans, electrical diagrams, sequences of operation, and system schematics.
• Perform preventative maintenance and functional testing of electrical…