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Senior Mission Critical Facilities Engineer

Chicago, Illinois, United StatesRemoteFull TimeSenior$140,000–$170,000 /yrPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Role summary

DRW, a diversified trading firm, seeks a Senior Mission Critical Facilities Engineer to maintain and support MEP critical infrastructure for their global data centers and offices. Responsibilities include managing preventative maintenance, responding to alarms and breakdowns, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring the continual operation of electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems. The role requires hands-on data center experience, particularly with Power Distribution Systems, UPS Systems, and HVAC/mechanical systems, with basic knowledge of fire alarm and monitoring systems preferred. This hybrid role is based in Chicago and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk.

Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets.

We operate with respect, curiosity and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that it’s not just what we do that matters–it's how we do it. DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensus.

In Data Center Engineering/Mission Critical Facilities, along with being a part of the DCE team, we maintain and support MEP critical infrastructure related to our in-house data centers and offices globally. We ensure the continual operation of all Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, Monitoring and Alarm equipment critical to DRW facilities. This includes managing a preventative maintenance program for all equipment, responding to alarms and break downs, scheduling and supporting equipment repairs and changes, and working in conjunction with vendors and building engineering departments.

Responsibilities:

  • Managing preventative maintenance agreements and schedules
  • Managing equipment repairs, changes and installs
  • Responding to equipment alarms, trouble, and breakdowns
  • Coordinate with and support contractors and vendors doing work in critical space
  • Monitor critical systems for proper operation
  • Travel to remote offices to support maintenance projects
  • Responding to daily MEP issues at Data Centers and Offices
  • Requirements:

  • Hands on experience working in data centers
  • Experience with maintaining Power Distribution Systems
  • Experience with maintaining UPS Systems
  • Experience with maintaining HVAC, Chilled Water Systems and other common mechanical systems
  • Basic knowledge of Fire Alarm Systems, Monitoring Systems, BAS
  • The annual base salary range for this position is $140,000 to $170,000 depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and relevant skill set. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, DRW offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits including group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance, 401k (with discretionary employer match), short and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.

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