Cooling Distribution Unit & Mechanical Systems Specialist

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and oversight of the operation and maintenance of all mechanical systems critical to the data center’s functioning and maintaining SLA ranges.
• Develop best practices and procedures for routine inspection, cleaning, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of CDUs to ensure consistent cooling distribution and system reliability.
• Oversee the monitoring of cooling infrastructure and performance, implementing improvements as necessary to meet capacity and environmental standards.
• Provide guidance and plans for managing and optimizing the cooling strategies for all data center infrastructure to maintain optimal temperature and humidity levels, ensuring uptime and system efficiency.
• Assist in performing root cause analysis on any mechanical failures and the effort to correct and mitigate future issues.
• Develop and implement predictive maintenance tools to monitor system health and schedule repairs or upgrades before failures occur.
• Maintain detailed records of mechanical system performance, inspections, maintenance, repairs, and upgrades.
• Offer technical expertise and guidance in troubleshooting, system design, and operation of mechanical systems to site personnel as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field (preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in the maintenance and operation of critical mechanical systems, with a focus on data centers or mission-critical facilities, including hands-on experience with CDU maintenance and repair.
• Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting and resolving complex mechanical issues in high-availability environments.
• Strong understanding of energy management and efficiency practices for mechanical systems, with emphasis on CDU optimization in mission-critical environments.
• Ability to lead projects, troubleshoot complex issues, and implement long-term solutions to mechanical challenges.
• Familiarity with monitoring systems, predictive maintenance tools, building automation systems (BAS), and CDU diagnostic software.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure, mission-critical environment, maintaining focus and effectiveness under stress.

Qualifications

• EPA 608 Universal Certification a plus.