ASSISTANT CHIEF ENGINEER - 2ND SHIFT (SALT LAKE CITY, UT)

Compass Group•Salt Lake City, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Chief Engineer serves as the on-site engineering leader with full accountability for the delivery of Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) services, including hard services, critical infrastructure, and supporting high-density compute environments. This role provides technical leadership, team management, and operational oversight to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient facility performance. Schedule: Monday - Friday 3:00pm - 11:30pm.

Requirements

7–10+ years of experience in facility engineering or mission-critical environments
EPA Section 608 Certification is required
Proven experience leading engineering teams or site operations
Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and liquid cooling systems
Experience working in data center or high-reliability environments
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with direct-to-chip, immersion, or high-density liquid cooling systems
Background in Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) delivery
Experience with BMS/EPMS and CMMS platforms
Relevant technical certifications (mechanical, HVAC, or electrical)

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of IFM hard services delivery across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and critical infrastructure systems
Direct, manage, and develop a team of building engineers, technicians, and specialty contractors; establish clear roles, shift coverage, and accountability
Serve as the site technical authority for liquid cooling systems including CDUs, pumps, heat exchangers, piping, and integrated controls
Oversee operation, maintenance, and optimization of liquid cooling systems, including monitoring temperature, pressure, and flow performance
Lead incident response, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for mechanical and cooling system failures
Ensure reliable 24/7 operation of mission-critical systems through preventive and predictive maintenance programs
Own site-level KPIs, SLAs, and compliance with safety, regulatory, and environmental standards
Manage vendor relationships, OEM coordination, and third-party service providers
Act as the primary engineering interface with client stakeholders and support operational reviews
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on uptime, efficiency, sustainability, and system resilience