Cooling Distribution Unit & Mechanical Systems Specialist (Data Center)

Location: Allen, TX, United States

Company

hirify.global operates data center facilities requiring reliable, efficient, and compliant critical mechanical infrastructure.

What you will do

• Guide the operation and maintenance of critical mechanical systems, including cooling distribution units, air-cooled chillers, pumps, VFDs, cooling towers, RTUs, AHUs, and fan walls.
• Lead CDU maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and performance optimization to maintain cooling distribution and system reliability.
• Develop inspection, cleaning, preventive maintenance, and predictive maintenance procedures for mechanical systems.
• Optimize cooling strategies to maintain data center temperature, humidity, capacity, environmental standards, and uptime.
• Diagnose HVAC malfunctions, cooling failures, and air quality issues; support root cause analysis and long-term corrective actions.
• Audit equipment and maintain records to ensure compliance with ASHRAE guidelines, local building codes, OSHA requirements, and company policies.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience maintaining and operating critical mechanical systems in data centers or other mission-critical facilities.
• Hands-on experience with Cooling Distribution Unit maintenance and repair.
• Expertise in troubleshooting complex mechanical issues in high-availability environments.
• Strong understanding of energy management, mechanical efficiency, and CDU optimization.
• Familiarity with monitoring systems, predictive maintenance tools, building automation systems, and CDU diagnostic software.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent military, trade school, or extensive hands-on experience may be considered.

Nice to have

• EPA 608 Universal Certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a high-pressure, mission-critical environment focused on continuous availability and operational safety.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the ADA and applicable state and local laws.
• Equal employment opportunity is provided regardless of legally protected characteristics.