Technical Operations Engineer

Jane Street

London, United Kingdom

On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-to-senior level building service engineers who can manage mission-critical systems in a high-performance trading environment.

Best fit for

Candidates with 5+ years managing mission-critical infrastructure in 24/7 environments like data centers or trading floors
— “Have 5+ years of experience in mission-critical facility operations”
Professionals with a background in building services and a track record of independent troubleshooting and decision-making
— “Have a demonstrated ability to troubleshoot field issues independently and make well-reasoned engineering decisions”

Things to consider

On-call rotation includes nights and weekends, which may impact work-life balance
— “Being part of an on-call rotation for nights and weekends”
Strong technical aptitude with computer systems is necessary due to IT-centric environment
— “Have a strong technical aptitude with computer systems”

How to stand out

Highlight experience in commissioning and optimizing building automation systems
— “Implementing innovative solutions and optimising building automation systems”
Showcase leadership in projects involving system upgrades or emergency response scenarios
— “Leading diverse projects ranging from planned maintenance to system upgrades and emergency responses”
Demonstrate ability to explain complex technical issues clearly to non-technical stakeholders
— “Excellent written and verbal communicator; able to explain complex technical issues clearly to diverse audiences”
Emphasize skills in reviewing construction documents and testing commissioning scripts
— “Skilled in reviewing construction documents, testing/commissioning scripts and approving RAMs for critical scopes of work”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

managing mission-critical systems
leading projects
implementing innovative solutions

Typical background

5+ years of experience in mission-critical facility operations

Skills & requirements

Required

Building Service EngineeringElectrical SystemsMechanical SystemsHVACCracsUpssGeneratorsFire Prevention SystemsBuilding Management SystemsTroubleshootingSystem UpgradesEmergency ResponsesInnovative SolutionsOptimizing Building Automation SystemsManaging Relationships With External Vendors

Preferred

CommissioningOptimisation

Stack & domain

Building ServicesPlant InfrastructureHVACCracsUpssGeneratorsFire Prevention SystemsBuilding Management SystemsConstruction DocumentsTesting/commissioning ScriptsRamsTroubleshootingEngineering DecisionsIt-centric EnvironmentInnovative SolutionsBuilding Automation SystemsVendor ManagementOn-call RotationCommunicationTeamworkAdaptabilityLeadershipTrading FloorsAmenity SpacesFood Service AreasMission-critical EnvironmentsHigh-performance Trading EnvironmentContinuous ImprovementOperational ExcellenceSystem UpgradesEmergency Responses

About the role

Original posting from Jane Street

About the position
We are looking for an experienced Technical Operations Engineer to join our highly technical group responsible for operating and managing the critical infrastructure within the facilities of our London office. You will help manage the complex systems that support our trading floors, amenity spaces, food service areas and mission-critical environments. It will require hands-on involvement in system operations, maintenance, commissioning and optimisation to ensure 24/7 reliability.
We seek candidates with professional training or equivalent experience in building service engineering, with expertise in electrical, mechanical or building services. While comprehensive knowledge is valuable, we recognise that strengths may vary across disciplines. We encourage you to apply if you can demonstrate strong technical abilities, excellence in execution, sound judgement and a willingness to learn. Our collaborative environment supports professional growth, and we value those who can adapt, harness our firm's collective brainpower and take the lead.
Additional responsibilities of this role will include:
Ensuring mission-critical systems meet the demanding requirements of a high-performance trading environment
Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining the highest standards of operational excellence
Leading diverse projects ranging from planned maintenance to system upgrades and emergency responses
Implementing innovative solutions and optimising building automation systems
Managing relationships with external vendors, contractors and consultants
Being part of an on-call rotation for nights and weekends to quickly respond to critical system emergencies
About you
Have 5+ years of experience in mission-critical facility operations (e.g., banking environments, trading floors, data centres, or similar 24/7 environments)
Proficient in building services, including plant infrastructure, HVAC, CRACs, UPSs, generators, fire prevention systems and building management systems
Have a strong technical aptitude with computer systems and a willingness to learn new software and control platforms in an IT-centric environment
Skilled in reviewing construction documents, testing/commissioning scripts and approving RAMs for critical scopes of work
Have a demonstrated ability to troubleshoot field issues independently and make well-reasoned engineering decisions to manage operational risks
Excellent written and verbal communicator; able to explain complex technical issues clearly to diverse audiences
Comfortable working with technical and non-technical colleagues across departments and business areas
Can prioritise tasks effectively and stay organised; can balance assigned work required for constantly evolving environments
Fluent in English
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Source: Jane Street careers