Operating Engineer at CyrusOne in Wood Dale, IL

Operating Engineer

Location: Wood Dale, IL

The Operating Engineer - Critical Environments will have a strong focus on operating, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing facility equipment on all systems. Individuals are expected to demonstrate technical expertise in one craft area (Electrical, HVAC, Piping/Plumbing, Central Utility Plant Operations) and be multi-skilled in others in order to successfully complete daily/weekly work assignments.

Tasks will include but not be limited to:

• Responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and performing preventive maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems to maintain 100% up-time including: fire/life safety, mechanical systems such as HVAC, chillers, CRAC, CRAH, plumbing, controls; electrical including emergency backup systems such as lighting, UPS, ATS, STS, PDU, generators, primary switchgear, power distribution, and transformers; and hot water systems. Monitors operation, adjusts, and maintains refrigeration, chilled water, and air conditioning equipment; boilers, and ventilating and water heaters; pumps, valves, piping, and filters; other mechanical and electrical equipment. Must record readings and make adjustments where necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment. Monitor building management systems and respond to alarms and alerts promptly.
• Requires the ability to analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions and take corrective action as required.
• Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials. Maintains a clean and safe workplace.
• Learn and understand the data center site in order to manage incidents and events that put the critical systems at risk.
• Work order management, including CMMS, Vendor Management, and Customer Facing Tickets.
• Understanding and complying with emergency escalation procedures.
• Perform additional job duties as required.

Education & Experience

• Preferred to have hands-on experience working in a data center/critical facility, including UPS systems, emergency generators, and switchgear.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• 2+ years related work experience
• Working knowledge of computer applications including Word and Excel.

Language Skills

• Demonstrated verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, or governmental regulations and codes.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before small groups of tenants or fellow employees.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge or the capability of developing proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Access.
• Must be able to professionally interact with tenants and contractors.

• Corrigo Experience
• MCIM / Salesforce Experience
• Zendesk Experience
• Service Now Experience

• Walking large, campus-like settings.
• Frequent walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting, stooping, and working/extending overhead, including:
• Lifting a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Climbing stairs and navigating rooftops to access equipment.
• Using ladders up to 30 ft and working from heights.
• Ability to climb a ladder with a 300-lb weight limit.
• Must be able to work different schedules.
• Must be able to work Holidays.
• Must be able to respond to site emergencies.

CyrusOne is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

CyrusOne provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state or local laws. We will respond to requests for reasonable accommodations to assist you in applying for positions at CyrusOne, or to submit a resume.