Operating Engineer (Data Center Facilities )

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• Job Details
• Job Title: Operating Engineer
• Client: Japanese Company
• Working Location: New York, NY
• Working style: Onsite
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Salary: $45-$50/hour
• Benefit: Full Benefits Package
• Visa Support: No
• Working Hours: Three 12-hour shifts per week + rotating Sunday shift
• Language: English
• Key Responsibilities:

• Operate, monitor, and maintain all base building and critical facility systems including electrical, HVAC, fire/life safety, plumbing, UPS, generators, chillers, and emergency backup systems.
• Perform preventive and proactive maintenance on physical plant equipment (chillers, pumps, generators, UPS, cooling towers, batteries, PDUs, etc.).
• Log UPS, PDU, and chiller readings into power management systems and prepare maintenance reports.
• Monitor BMS systems locally and remotely; respond to alarms and emergency situations per SOP/MOP/EOP procedures.
• Support customer work orders including rack power usage, site installs, cage modifications, lighting repairs, and routine tenant requests.
• Coordinate with outside vendors and contractors; maintain detailed work logs and documentation.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and building plans.
• Perform testing activities such as generator/load bank testing, breaker amperage readings, infrared scans, smoke detector drills, and facility load transfers.
• Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and Local codes and safety regulations.
• Maintain organized building records and communicate across departments regarding work orders and customer requests.
• Act as Fire Warden during assigned shifts when required.
• Operate snow plowing and grounds equipment as needed.
• May participate in on-call rotation.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

• The right candidate will possess:

• Strong hands-on experience with mission-critical facilities or data center environments.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision while prioritizing multiple tasks.
• Solid troubleshooting skills across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Commitment to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Professional communication skills for working with internal teams, vendors, and customers.

• Required Qualifications & Skills:
• Refrigeration Engineer License (Unlimited Capacity – NYC / FDNY)
• Q01 / Q99 Certification
• EPA Universal Technician Certification
• Experience operating HVAC, electrical, fire/life safety, UPS, generators, and chilled water systems
• Familiarity with BMS systems and preventive maintenance software
• Ability to perform physical work in an operational facility environment
• Benefits
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Floating Holidays + 13 Paid Holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellbeing Solutions Program