Chief Engineer - Facilities & Data Center Operations
Job Description
Chief Engineer – Facilities & Data Center Operations
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Ready to take the lead on mission-critical facilities and data center infrastructure? Our Client is looking for a hands-on Chief Engineer who can lead technical operations, strengthen reliability, and keep complex building systems running safely and efficiently.
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What You’ll Do:
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Lead engineering and maintenance operations across HVAC, BAS, electrical distribution, emergency power, chilled water, life safety, and critical infrastructure.
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Serve as the senior technical resource for troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and reliability improvements.
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Lead and develop maintenance technicians while establishing strong maintenance standards and practices.
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Manage capital, infrastructure, renovation, and maintenance projects from planning through completion.
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Oversee vendors, contractors, budgets, asset planning, and business continuity initiatives.
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What You’ll Bring:
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7+ years of progressive experience in commercial/industrial facilities engineering, building operations, or critical infrastructure maintenance.
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5+ years of data center maintenance experience.
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Strong knowledge of BAS, HVAC controls, electrical distribution, emergency power, chilled water, and critical facility operations.
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Experience with CMMS, reliability-centered maintenance, capital projects, and vendor management.
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Strong leadership, troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills.
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📍 Location: Lake Forest, IL | Onsite
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Interested? apply below!