CHIEF ENGINEER - LIQUID COOLING

AFCOM Incorporated; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ESFM, the corporate facilities management division of Compass Group USA, is seeking a Chief Building Engineer – Liquid Cooling for an Amazon facility in Florence, KY. You will lead the on-site engineering team responsible for hard services, critical infrastructure, and advanced liquid cooling systems to ensure safe, reliable operations.

The role requires 7–10+ years in facility engineering, leadership experience, and deep knowledge of HVAC, electrical, mechanical systems, and data-center-grade

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

Job description

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 Chief Building Engineer – Liquid Cooling serves as the on-site engineering leader with full responsibility for the delivery of Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) services, including hard services, critical infrastructure operations, and advanced liquid cooling systems supporting high-density computing environments. This role provides technical expertise, operational oversight, and team leadership to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient performance of all facility systems.

This position supports an Amazon facility located in Florence, KY, and is accountable for maintaining operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and business continuity across critical building infrastructure

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)