Controls Deployment Leader - Thermal Management

Vertiv Corporation; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv, headquartered in Westerville, OH, seeks a Controls Deployment Leader for the Americas. You will drive standardization and performance of control systems across data-center cooling projects, collaborating with engineering, commissioning, and field teams to deliver scalable, high-efficiency thermal solutions.

This role partners with regional manufacturing and customer-site deployments. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in HVAC controls with PLC experience, plus strong BACnet/Modbus/TCP/IP

Qualifications

• 7+ years in HVAC controls or mission-critical infrastructure.
• 5+ years hands-on with PLCs and industrial controls.
• Experience with BACnet, Modbus, TCP/IP.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment of control systems for cooling solutions in data centers.
• Execute standardized control architectures and alarm strategies.
• Oversee PLC programming and network integration (BACnet, Modbus, SNMP).
• Lead commissioning and customer handover; ensure design intent and performance.
• Support integration with customer BMS/DCIM platforms.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and field teams across regions.

Skills

HVAC controls

PLC programming

BACnet

Modbus

TCP/IP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Controls Engineering

Tools

PD Cloud

Version control

Job description

Job Summary

The Controls Deployment Leader - Thermal Management (Americas) is responsible for the execution and delivery of control systems supporting Vertiv's thermal management solutions across data center projects in the Americas region. This role drives standardization, quality, and performance of controls for air- and liquid-based cooling technologies, ensuring reliable operation in mission-critical environments. The position partners closely with engineering, commissioning, and field teams to deliver scalable, high-efficiency thermal solutions while supporting regional manufacturing facilities and customer site deployments.

Key Responsibilities

Controls Deployment & Commissioning (50%)

• Lead deployment of control systems for chilled water, DX, CRAH/CRAC, liquid cooling, and edge cooling solutions
• Execute standardized control architectures, sequences of operation, and alarm strategies
• Oversee control panel configuration, PLC programming, network integration (BACnet, Modbus, SNMP)
• Lead FAT, SAT, and Level 3-5 commissioning; ensure systems meet design intent and performance requirements
• Provide on-site technical leadership during startup and customer handover
• Support integration with customer BMS/DCIM platforms

Manufacturing & Production Support (30%)

• Coordinate with multiple production facilities
• Support QC/EOL testing for controls hardware and software
• Create production-specific configuration files and unit programming
• Troubleshoot controls issues during production builds and pre-ship testing
• Develop production processes for new controls options and ETO configurations
• Train production/QC personnel on new controls releases

Performance & Quality (20%)

• Drive thermal performance optimization and energy efficiency (PUE targets)
• Identify and resolve field issues; minimize rework and ensure first-pass commissioning success
• Capture lessons learned; drive continuous improvement across Americas deployments
• Support root cause analysis for field failures and implement corrective actions
• Provide technical escalation support for Field Service and commissioning teams

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Controls Engineering, or Computer Science (or equivalent)
• 7+ years in HVAC controls, data center cooling, or mission-critical infrastructure
• 5+ years hands-on with PLCs, industrial controls, communication protocols (BACnet, Modbus, TCP/IP)
• Proven experience deploying thermal systems in data centers or critical environments
• Preferred: Production support, QC/EOL testing, manufacturing coordination experience

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with embedded controls
• Controls software lifecycle and release processes
• Configuration management tools (PD Cloud, version control)
• Electrical schematics, P&IDs, controls architecture diagrams
• Commissioning tools, test equipment, diagnostic software

Preferred:

• Hyperscale, colocation, enterprise data center customer experience
• UL, NEC, ASHRAE standards knowledge
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) for Mexico/Latin America coordination

Core Competencies:

• Strong execution and ownership mindset
• Deep technical expertise in thermal management and controls
• Cross-functional team leadership (manufacturing, engineering, commissioning, field service)
• Effective communication with customers, contractors, internal stakeholders
• Problem-solving under pressure in mission-critical environments
• Commitment to safety, quality, operational excellence

#LI-RB1About Us

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities. OUR CORE PRINCIPLES: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion. OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES: High-Performance Culture, Customer Focus, Operational Excellence, Innovation, Financial Strength VERTIV BEHAVIORS: Own it, Act with urgency, Foster a customer-first mindset, Think big and execute, Lead by example, Drive continuous improvement, Learn and seek out development, Promote transparent & open communication About Vertiv Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

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