ASSISTANT CHIEF BUILDING ENGINEER - 2ND SHIFT

Compass Group USA; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

ESFM—a division of Compass Group USA—seeks an on-site Assistant Chief Building Engineer for the 2nd shift to lead Integrated Facilities Management, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of critical systems in a high-density compute environment.

You will supervise engineers and contractors, own site KPIs, and drive uptime improvements while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance across the facility.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead 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 roles and coverage.
• Serve as the site technical authority for liquid cooling systems including CDUs, pumps, heat exchangers, piping, and controls.
• Oversee operation, maintenance, and optimization of liquid cooling systems, including monitoring temperature, pressure, and flow.
• 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.
• 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 resilience.

Skills

Liquid cooling systems

HVAC systems

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Data center experience

Leadership

Team management

Problem solving

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Job description

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ASSISTANT CHIEF BUILDING ENGINEER - 2ND SHIFT

Position Title: ASSISTANT CHIEF BUILDING ENGINEER

Pay Grade: 16

Other Forms of Compensation: BONUS

ESFM is the corporate facilities management (FM) division of Compass Group USA, a Gold-level Corporate Sustaining Partner of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), and a Platinum Corporate Member of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE).

ESFM self-performs 80% of all FM services provided to clients. Our portfolio of solution categories includes Facilities Maintenance & Engineering, ESG Programming, Laboratory Support Services, Janitorial & Industrial Cleaning, Landscaping & Grounds Management, Workplace Solutions and Managed Services.

This self-performance model creates a consistent hospitality experience for clients, resulting in higher engagement and productivity from their employees. ESFM’s clients include many household names from the life sciences, technology, oil & gas and manufacturing markets.

Job Summary

The Assistant Chief Building Engineer - Maintenance, Electrical, Plumbing (2nd Shift) 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

Key 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

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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)

Associates at ESFM are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Eurest Services maintains a drug-free workplace.