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Data Center Cooling Systems Specialist

Salute · Austin, TX · 4 days ago
On-siteInformation Technology$39/hrFull-time

About the role

Salute is a leading provider of cutting-edge Data Center Infrastructure Services, dedicated to serving data center clients worldwide. We pride ourselves on delivering sustainable solutions, unparalleled reliability, and outstanding customer service. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Data Center Cooling Systems Specialist to join our team and drive our relationships with hyperscale clients to new heights.

The Data Center Cooling Systems Specialist serves as the technical expert for mission-critical cooling infrastructure supporting high-density data center operations. This role is responsible for the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, optimization, and reliability of air-cooled chiller systems, coolant distribution units (CDUs), direct-to-chip liquid cooling systems, rear door heat exchangers (RDHx), and environmental control systems. The ideal candidate demonstrates advanced mechanical and controls expertise, strong troubleshooting capabilities, and the ability to lead critical incident response involving cooling infrastructure. This position plays a key role in ensuring system reliability, operational excellence, and customer uptime while supporting the growth of advanced liquid cooling technologies.

Benefits

  • Time to Recharge: 8 company-paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and PTO
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision available starting Day 1; coverage begins the first of the month following 30 days of employment
  • Employee Assistance Program: Available to all employees, regardless of benefits enrollment
  • 401(k) with immediate 100% vesting: 3% employer match plus 50% match on the next 2%
  • Wellness Support: Access to HSA, mental health resources, and gym discounts
  • Extra Protection & Perks: Discounted group programs for legal services, home & auto insurance, pet insurance, and ID theft protection

Responsibilities

Cooling Infrastructure Operations

  • Operate and maintain mission-critical cooling systems supporting data center environments
  • Serve as the site subject matter expert for:
    • Air-cooled chillers
    • Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs)
    • Direct-to-Chip liquid cooling systems
    • Rear Door Heat Exchangers (RDHx)
    • CRAH and in-row cooling systems
    • Pumping and distribution systems
    • Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
    • Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS)

Advanced Troubleshooting

  • Perform complex diagnostics and troubleshooting of cooling system failures and performance issues
  • Analyze temperature, pressure, flow, and operational trends to identify developing problems
  • Lead root cause investigations and corrective action development following cooling events
  • Support emergency response and recovery efforts during critical equipment failures

Reliability & Optimization

  • Optimize cooling system performance, efficiency, and reliability
  • Develop and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs
  • Evaluate cooling capacity requirements for high-density AI and HPC deployments
  • Support commissioning and validation of new cooling infrastructure

Technical Leadership

  • Act as a mentor and technical resource for Data Center Operators and Facilities personnel
  • Assist in developing operating procedures, maintenance standards, and troubleshooting guides
  • Support training and qualification programs related to advanced cooling technologies
  • Partner with engineering teams, contractors, and OEM vendors during upgrades and maintenance activities

Required Expertise

Mechanical Systems

  • Strong working knowledge of air-cooled chiller operation and maintenance
  • Refrigeration cycle fundamentals
  • Glycol cooling systems
  • Pump operation and hydraulics
  • Heat exchanger performance
  • Cooling distribution systems
  • High-density rack cooling technologies

Controls & Monitoring

  • Building Automation Systems (BAS / DCIM)
  • Building Management Systems (BMS)
  • Trend analysis and diagnostics
  • Alarm management and response
  • Sequence of Operations review and validation

Data Center Cooling Technologies

  • Direct-to-Chip liquid cooling
  • Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs)
  • Rear Door Heat Exchangers (RDHx)
  • CRAH systems
  • High-performance computing (HPC) thermal management
  • AI data center cooling infrastructure

Qualifications

Required

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with mechanical cooling systems
  • 3+ years operating and maintaining air-cooled chiller systems
  • Experience troubleshooting refrigeration and thermal management equipment
  • Experience using BAS/BMS platforms for monitoring and diagnostics
  • Ability to read mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and controls documentation

Preferred

  • Data center, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or other mission-critical facility experience
  • EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification
  • HVAC Journeyman or equivalent mechanical certification
  • Experience supporting AI or liquid-cooled computing environments
  • Experience with Schneider Electric, Johnson Controls, Trane, or Carrier cooling systems

Pay

Base salary range: $39.00/hr. This range reflects a good‑faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to pay upon hire, based on factors such as skills, experience, education, and market/location. Final compensation will be determined by job‑related factors consistent with applicable law.

Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), gym discount, mental health resources, Discounted Group Life & AD&D, Discounted Group Short & Long-term Disability, 401(k) retirement matching, PTO/paid holidays, and parental leave.

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