Critical Facilities Engineer - Liquid Cooling & Chilled Water

Compass Group USA; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 97,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Critical Ill

Job summary

The Building Engineer – Liquid Cooling at Compass Group USA’s ESFM division in Florence, KY, is responsible for hands-on operation, monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting of critical cooling systems in a mission-critical environment. You will ensure reliability of chilled water infrastructure and respond quickly to alarms and equipment issues.

The ideal candidate brings strong mechanical experience with chilled water systems, pumps, hydronic systems, HVAC controls, and BAS/BMS platforms.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in building engineering, HVAC, mechanical maintenance, or critical facility operations.
• EPA 608 Universal Certification is required.
• Strong hands-on experience with chilled water systems, pumps, hydronic systems, heat exchangers, water flow, HVAC controls, and BAS/BMS systems.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical systems using data such as temperature, pressure, flow, and differential pressure.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot chilled water systems, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, hydronic piping, HVAC equipment, and associated controls.
• Perform routine equipment rounds and monitor temperatures, pressures, flow rates, differential pressures, and BAS/BMS alarms to support reliability.
• Diagnose mechanical system issues and perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Respond to alarms, leaks, abnormal operating conditions, and equipment failures; escalate as needed.
• Maintain accurate operating logs, inspection records, and PM documentation.
• Support testing, startup/shutdown activities, and maintenance of critical cooling infrastructure.
• Assist with system improvements and identify recurring concerns.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors and verify completion/quality of work.
• Follow safety and site procedures in a 24/7 mission-critical environment.

Skills

Liquid cooling knowledge

Chilled water systems

BAS/BMS systems

Pumps & hydronic systems

Alarm response & diagnostics

Education

EPA 608 Universal Certification

Tools

BAS/BMS platforms

Job description

The Building Engineer – Liquid Cooling at Compass Group USA’s ESFM division in Florence, KY, is responsible for hands-on operation, monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting of critical cooling systems in a mission-critical environment. You will ensure reliability of chilled water infrastructure and respond quickly to alarms and equipment issues.

The ideal candidate brings strong mechanical experience with chilled water systems, pumps, hydronic systems, HVAC controls, and BAS/BMS platforms.