LEAD ENGINEER - LIQUID COOLING (2ND SHIFT)

Compass Group•Florence, KY

4d•$120,000 - $126,000

About The Position

The Lead Engineer - Liquid Cooling is responsible for the operation, maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement of liquid cooling infrastructure supporting mission-critical equipment and facilities. The role provides technical leadership for direct-to-chip cooling systems, rear-door heat exchangers, coolant distribution units (CDUs), chilled water systems, pumps, heat exchangers, and associated mechanical infrastructure. The Lead Engineer serves as the subject matter expert for liquid cooling technologies, ensuring system availability, safety, energy efficiency, and compliance with customer and company standards. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. local time. The position also requires availability for off-hours support, rotating on-call responsibilities, and emergency response as required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience is considered.
At least 5 years of experience operating and maintaining critical mechanical systems.
At least 2 years supporting liquid cooling technologies, chilled water systems, HVAC, or data center infrastructure.
EPA Universal Certification and/or HVAC licensing where applicable.
Strong understanding of hydronic systems, heat transfer principles, pump systems, chilled water distribution, and mechanical equipment troubleshooting.
Experience reading mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and construction documents.
Ability to lead technical teams and coordinate contractors.
Proficiency with CMMS systems and building management systems (BMS).
Advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
Strong understanding of thermal management systems and energy efficiency.
Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.
Strong communication and leadership skills.
Ability to work independently while supporting multiple stakeholders.
Experience managing emergency response and incident resolution.
Ability to work in mechanical rooms, equipment spaces, and active operational environments.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to climb ladders, use elevated work platforms, and respond to equipment emergencies.
Availability for off-hours support, rotating on-call responsibilities, and emergency response as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting AI, HPC, or high-density data center environments.
Experience with Schneider Electric, Vertiv, Motivair, CoolIT Systems, LiquidStack, Submer, or equivalent cooling technologies.
Data center or critical facilities experience.
Knowledge of ASHRAE thermal guidelines and water treatment best practices.
Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP), Certified Data Centre Specialist (CDCS), or similar credentials.

Responsibilities

Lead the operation and maintenance of liquid cooling systems supporting high-density computing environments.
Serve as the primary technical resource for liquid cooling infrastructure and troubleshoot complex mechanical and thermal management issues.
Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to maximize system reliability and uptime.
Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to engineering and maintenance teams.
Monitor the performance of CDUs, direct-to-chip liquid cooling systems, rear-door heat exchangers, chilled water systems, pumps and pumping stations, plate-and-frame heat exchangers, expansion tanks, and water treatment systems.
Coordinate planned maintenance activities and oversee vendor-performed service work.
Respond to equipment alarms, failures, and emergencies to minimize operational impact.
Ensure work complies with safety, environmental, and operational procedures.
Analyze system performance data and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reliability, and capacity.
Perform root cause analysis for equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
Support commissioning and startup of new liquid cooling installations and infrastructure expansions.
Develop standard operating procedures, maintenance standards, and emergency response procedures.
Partner with operations, facilities, and customer teams to ensure cooling requirements are met.
Provide technical input for capacity planning, infrastructure upgrades, and capital projects.
Support audits, inspections, and compliance initiatives.