Facilities Engineer (Rochelle, IL)

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. 

Job Description

The Critical Facilities Engineer is part of the Facility Operations team, responsible for performing preventative and ongoing maintenance of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other infrastructure systems in mission-critical, high-risk, or high-reliability environments (e.g., data centers, medical facilities, laboratories, or utilities infrastructure). This role regularly inspects and monitors equipment and responds to abnormal operating conditions.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Acts as a consistent individual contributor and team member, providing influence, knowledge sharing, training, mentoring, and direction to other staff engineers and peers.
• Applies expertise and knowledge to develop concepts, techniques, and process improvements.
• Identifies and troubleshoots electrical, mechanical, plumbing and building related issues, resolving where able, in order to ensures data center uptime and project success.
• Reviews major design modifications and upgrades to ensure compliance with applicable codes, safety, and operational standards.
• Creates and reviews all mission-critical MOPs (Method of Procedures) and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for accuracy, safety, and business impact assessment.
• Collaborates with partner data centers.
   

Functional Skills:
Systems Knowledge

• Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC (Heating, Venting, Air Conditioning, CRACs (Computer Room Air Conditioning), UPS (Uninterruptible Power Systems), ATS (Automatic Transfer Switches)
• Data center infrastructure or other mission-critical environments
• Familiarity with Building Automation Systems/Building Control Systems (BAS or BCS), or Facility Management Control Systems (FMCS)
• Ability to interpret blueprints, CAD (Computer-Aided Design), electrical and mechanical schematics
   

Process Knowledge

• ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) Change Management and ServiceNow Change Process
• Familiarity with safety and risk management principles

Experience

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in critical facilities or related environments preferred
   

General Skills

• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Familiar with hand tools and power tools
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and email applications
   

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, twist, crouch, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally walk or work in:  uneven terrain or extreme climates

• Responsible for safely moving and using ladders and elevated work platforms

Computer Skills

• Proficient in operating computers and related equipment, troubleshooting technical issues, and using software applications including MS Office and internet-based tools

Location and Work Hours

• Location: Rochelle, IL (fully on-site role)
• Work Schedule: Second shift, Wednesday – Wednesday, from 3pm-1:30am, then 6 days off.  Occasional need to work other days or shifts to cover changes, PTO or emergencies.
• Training Schedule: Position will be 1st shift hours for the first 3 months with the working hours being Mon-Fri from 7am-3:30pm

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Supervisory Responsibilities

• This job does not have supervisory duties.

Skills

Building Automation Systems, Critical Environments, Data Center Operations, Data Center Power, Electrical Management, HVAC Systems, Mission Critical Environments, Plumbing

Compensation

Base compensation offered for this role is $28.03-$39.42 hourly and is based on experience and qualifications.

*** Total compensation for this role is comprised of several factors, including the base compensation outlined above, plus incentive pay (i.e. commission, bonus, etc.) as applicable for the role.

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.

 

Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger – a winning team making a meaningful impact.

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