Data Center Cooling Systems Specialist

Salute; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 company holidays

PTO + floating holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision starting Day 1

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Salute is seeking a Data Center Cooling Systems Specialist in Austin, TX. You will operate and maintain air-cooled chillers, CDUs, and liquid cooling components, ensuring high availability for hyperscale environments.

You will lead troubleshooting, optimization, and incident response, while mentoring facilities staff and coordinating with engineering and vendors to deploy advanced cooling tech.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with mechanical cooling systems.
• 3+ years operating and maintaining air-cooled chiller systems.
• Experience troubleshooting refrigeration and thermal management equipment.
• Experience using BAS/BMS platforms for monitoring and diagnostics.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and controls documentation.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain mission-critical cooling systems supporting data center environments.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective action development during cooling events.
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance programs for cooling assets.
• Mentor Data Center Operators, assist in procedures and troubleshooting guides.

Skills

Mechanical cooling

Air-cooled chillers

Troubleshooting

BMS monitoring

P&IDs reading

Tools

BAS/DCIM

Job description

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Data Center Cooling Systems Specialist

Full Time Dedicated Austin, TX. Austin, TX, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2620

Salute is a leading provider of cutting-edge Data Center Infrastructure Services, dedicated to serving data center clients worldwide. We pride ourselves on delivering sustainable solutions, unparalleled reliability, and outstanding customer service. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Data Center Cooling Systems Specialist to join our team and drive our relationships with hyperscale clients to new heights.

Salute Benefits That Put You First

We know life doesn’t stop when work begins, that’s why we offer perks designed to support your well‑being, your family, and your future:

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy 8 company-paid holidays , 2 floating holidays , and PTO so you can rest, celebrate, and take care of what matters most.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including Medical, Dental, and Vision that you can enroll in starting on Day 1. Coverage begins the first of the month following 30-days of employment.
• Peace of Mind: The Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees, even if you do not participate in the benefits package.
• Your financial future matters: Enjoy our employer-supported 401(K) with immediate 100% vesting, plus a 3% employer match and a 50% match on the next 2%.
• Wellness Support: Access to HSA , mental health resources, and gym discounts —because your health matters.
• Extra Protection & Perks: Through discounted group programs, such as legal services , home & auto insurance , pet insurance , and ID theft protection for life’s unexpected moments.

The Data Center Cooling Systems Specialist serves as the technical expert for mission-critical cooling infrastructure supporting high-density data center operations. This role is responsible for the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, optimization, and reliability of air‑cooled chiller systems, coolant distribution units (CDUs), direct‑to‑chip liquid cooling systems, rear door heat exchangers (RDHx), and environmental control systems.

The ideal candidate demonstrates advanced mechanical and controls expertise, strong troubleshooting capabilities, and the ability to lead critical incident response involving cooling infrastructure. This position plays a key role in ensuring system reliability, operational excellence, and customer uptime while supporting the growth of advanced liquid cooling technologies.

Key Responsibilities - Cooling Infrastructure Operations

• Operate and maintain mission‑critical cooling systems supporting data center environments.
• Serve as the site SME for:
  • Air‑cooled chillers
  • Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs)
  • Direct‑to‑Chip liquid cooling systems
  • Rear Door Heat Exchangers (RDHx)
  • CRAH and in‑row cooling systems
  • Pumping and distribution systems
  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
  • Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS)

Advanced Troubleshooting

• Perform complex diagnostics and troubleshooting of cooling system failures and performance issues.
• Analyze temperature, pressure, flow, and operational trends to identify developing problems.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective action development following cooling events.
• Support emergency response and recovery efforts during critical equipment failures.

Reliability & Optimization

• Optimize cooling system performance, efficiency, and reliability.
• Develop and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Evaluate cooling capacity requirements for high‑density AI and HPC deployments.
• Support commissioning and validation of new cooling infrastructure.

Technical Leadership

• Act as a mentor and technical resource for Data Center Operators and Facilities personnel.
• Assist in developing operating procedures, maintenance standards, and troubleshooting guides.
• Support training and qualification programs related to advanced cooling technologies.
• Partner with engineering teams, contractors, and OEM vendors during upgrades and maintenance activities.

Required Expertise - Mechanical Systems

Strong working knowledge of:

• Air‑cooled chiller operation and maintenance
• Refrigeration cycle fundamentals
• Glycol cooling systems
• Pump operation and hydraulics
• High‑density rack cooling technologies

Controls & Monitoring

• Building Automation Systems (BAS / DCIM)
• Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Trend analysis and diagnostics
• Alarm management and response
• Sequence of Operations review and validation

Data Center Cooling Technologies

• Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs)
• CRAH systems
• High-performance computing (HPC) thermal management

Qualifications( Required)

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience with mechanical cooling systems.
• 3+ years operating and maintaining air‑cooled chiller systems.
• Experience troubleshooting refrigeration and thermal management equipment.
• Experience using BAS/BMS platforms for monitoring and diagnostics.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and controls documentation.

Preferred

• Data center, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or other mission‑critical facility experience.
• HVAC Journeyman or equivalent mechanical certification.
• Experience supporting AI or liquid‑cooled computing environments.
• Experience with Schneider Electric, Johnson Controls, Trane, or Carrier cooling systems.

Salute is an equal opportunity employer committed to celebrating diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees, and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants; if you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources department at [e-mail] for more information.

Compensation & Benefits Disclosure

The base salary range for this role is $39.00/hr . This range reflects a good ‑ faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to pay upon hire, based on factors such as skills, experience, education, and market/location. Our comprehensive benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), gym discount, mental health, Discounted Group Life & AD&D, Discounted Group Short & Long‑term Disability, 401(k) retirement matching, PTO/paid holidays, and parental leave. Final compensation will be determined by job ‑ related factors consistent with applicable law.