Lead Data Center Liquid Cooling Engineer

Esfm USA; Florence (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Discounts

Job summary

ESFM USA invites applications for Chief Engineer - Liquid Cooling, a senior on-site leadership role overseeing IFM hard services and critical liquid cooling systems in high-density environments. You will lead a team of engineers and technicians while ensuring safe, reliable operation.

Required: 7–10+ years in facility engineering or mission-critical settings, EPA 608, and deep knowledge of HVAC, electrical systems and liquid cooling.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience in facility engineering or mission-critical environments.
• EPA Section 608 Certification is required.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams or site operations.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and liquid cooling systems.
• Experience working in data center or high-reliability environments.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of IFM hard services delivery across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and critical infrastructure systems.
• Direct, manage, and develop a team of building engineers, technicians, and specialty contractors; establish clear roles, shift coverage, and accountability.
• Serve as the site technical authority for liquid cooling systems including CDUs, pumps, heat exchangers, piping, and integrated controls.
• Oversee operation, maintenance, and optimization of liquid cooling systems, including monitoring temperature, pressure, and flow performance.
• Lead incident response, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for mechanical and cooling system failures.
• Ensure reliable 24/7 operation of mission-critical systems through preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Own site-level KPIs, SLAs, and compliance with safety, regulatory, and environmental standards.
• Manage vendor relationships, OEM coordination, and third-party service providers.
• Act as the primary engineering interface with client stakeholders and support operational reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on uptime, efficiency, sustainability, and system resilience.

Skills

Liquid cooling

HVAC

Electrical

Leadership

Data center

Tools

BMS/EPMS

CMMS platforms

Job description

ESFM USA invites applications for Chief Engineer - Liquid Cooling, a senior on-site leadership role overseeing IFM hard services and critical liquid cooling systems in high-density environments. You will lead a team of engineers and technicians while ensuring safe, reliable operation.

Required: 7–10+ years in facility engineering or mission-critical settings, EPA 608, and deep knowledge of HVAC, electrical systems and liquid cooling.