Critical Mechanical System Specialist, Operations Engineering (Data Centers)

Location: Remote, United States of America; travel up to 25% required.

Company

hirify.global operates data center facilities and provides critical infrastructure services.

What you will do

• Guide the operation, maintenance, monitoring, and optimization of critical mechanical systems, including HVAC, chillers, pumps, VFDs, cooling towers, RTUs, CRACs, and AHUs.
• Develop cooling strategies that maintain required temperature, humidity, capacity, environmental, and SLA standards.
• Diagnose mechanical failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive measures.
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance programs, tools, and schedules to reduce unplanned outages.
• Lead the design, upgrade, expansion, and installation of mechanical systems in coordination with cross-functional teams.
• Audit compliance, maintain performance and maintenance records, prepare management reports, and train and support site teams remotely.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience maintaining and operating critical mechanical systems, including experience in data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Demonstrated expertise troubleshooting and resolving complex mechanical issues in high-availability environments.
• Strong understanding of energy management and mechanical-system efficiency in mission-critical environments.
• Ability to lead projects, troubleshoot complex issues, and implement long-term mechanical solutions.
• Familiarity with monitoring systems, predictive maintenance tools, and building automation systems (BAS).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, including the ability to train and manage teams.
• Ability to remain focused and effective under stress in a high-pressure, mission-critical environment.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field.
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or similar professional certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time remote role supporting data center site teams.
• Regular travel of up to 25% is required.
• Work involves regulatory, safety, and environmental standards, including ASHRAE guidelines, local building codes, and OSHA requirements.
• Equal opportunity employer providing reasonable accommodation in accordance with the ADA and applicable state and local laws.