Data Center CDU & Critical Mechanical Lead

CyrusOne; Allen (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CyrusOne is seeking an experienced Data Center Mechanical Specialist to lead the operation of cooling and air-handling systems in our Texas data centers. You will oversee CDU maintenance, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance programs to ensure uptime and optimal environmental conditions.

Ideal candidates will bring deep expertise in CDU optimization, energy management, and BAS integration, with the ability to drive reliability improvements in mission-critical facilities.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have hands-on experience with critical mechanical systems in data centers, especially CDU maintenance and optimization.
• Strong troubleshooting abilities for HVAC and cooling infrastructure in high-availability environments.
• Solid understanding of energy management practices for cooling systems and ability to improve efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and oversight of operation and maintenance of all mechanical systems critical to the data center’s functioning and meeting SLAs, including CDU maintenance and optimization.
• Ensure all mechanical systems run efficiently, minimizing downtime and meeting environmental and operational standards.
• Develop best practices for inspection, cleaning, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of CDUs.

Skills

CDU maintenance

HVAC troubleshooting

Energy management

Data center operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Equivalent military/trade experience considered

Tools

CDU diagnostic software

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Job description

CyrusOne is seeking an experienced Data Center Mechanical Specialist to lead the operation of cooling and air-handling systems in our Texas data centers. You will oversee CDU maintenance, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance programs to ensure uptime and optimal environmental conditions.

Ideal candidates will bring deep expertise in CDU optimization, energy management, and BAS integration, with the ability to drive reliability improvements in mission-critical facilities.