Data Center Critical Mechanical Systems Lead

CyrusOne Management Services LLC; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CyrusOne is seeking an experienced Data Center Critical Mechanical System Specialist to lead maintenance and optimization of cooling, HVAC, chillers, pumps, BAS, and related equipment across data center facilities. The role requires deep mechanical expertise, strong problem-solving, and leadership to ensure uptime and efficiency.

You will guide site teams on operations, drive preventive and predictive maintenance, and partner with cross-functional groups to meet performance targets and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field.
• Professional certifications such as CEM are highly desirable.
• Experience in data centers or mission-critical facilities preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and oversight of operation and maintenance of mechanical systems critical to data center functioning and SLA adherence.
• Guide site teams to ensure systems run efficiently, minimize downtime, and meet standards.
• Develop and optimize cooling strategies to maintain temperature and humidity within requirements.
• Monitor cooling infrastructure and implement improvements to meet capacity and environmental standards.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical issues impacting operations, including HVAC malfunctions and cooling failures.
• Lead root-cause analyses and corrective actions for mechanical failures.
• Contribute to preventive maintenance programs to avoid outages and failures.
• Develop predictive maintenance tools to monitor health and schedule upgrades.
• Lead design of mechanical system upgrades and installations within timelines and budgets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for changes aligned with growth and efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to ASHRAE guidelines, local codes, and OSHA safety rules.
• Maintain detailed records of performance, inspections, and repairs.
• Prepare regular performance reports for senior management.
• Provide training and support to site mechanical staff and others.
• Travel up to 25% when needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Mechanical systems

Energy management

Maintenance planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Facilities Management degree

CEM certification desirable

Tools

BAS

Monitoring systems

Job description

CyrusOne is seeking an experienced Data Center Critical Mechanical System Specialist to lead maintenance and optimization of cooling, HVAC, chillers, pumps, BAS, and related equipment across data center facilities. The role requires deep mechanical expertise, strong problem-solving, and leadership to ensure uptime and efficiency.

You will guide site teams on operations, drive preventive and predictive maintenance, and partner with cross-functional groups to meet performance targets and