Chief Building Engineer, Liquid Cooling & IFM (3rd Shift)

ESFM® USA; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

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

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

ESFM is seeking a Chief Building Engineer for a high-density compute environment on the 3rd shift in Kentucky. You will oversee on-site engineering, drive liquid cooling systems, and ensure safe, reliable facility performance across mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

As site technical authority, you will lead a team of engineers and contractors, manage KPIs and SLAs, and coordinate with the client to deliver continuous uptime and energy-efficient operations in a fast-paced data-center

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.

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 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

HVAC

Liquid cooling

Data center experience

Education

EPA Section 608 Certification

Tools

BMS/EPMS CMMS platforms

Automation controls

Job description

ESFM is seeking a Chief Building Engineer for a high-density compute environment on the 3rd shift in Kentucky. You will oversee on-site engineering, drive liquid cooling systems, and ensure safe, reliable facility performance across mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

As site technical authority, you will lead a team of engineers and contractors, manage KPIs and SLAs, and coordinate with the client to deliver continuous uptime and energy-efficient operations in a fast-paced data-center