Lead Field Service Engineer - HVAC & Data Center Cooling

Vertiv Group Corporation; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv, a leading data center solutions provider, seeks an experienced supervisor for its Portland service center. You will manage field service engineers, oversee projects, and ensure high-quality installation and maintenance of mechanical cooling systems.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, project supervision, client interaction and reporting. Requires extensive HVAC field experience, safety knowledge, and readiness to travel; valid driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• HVAC training or equivalent with extensive field experience.
• Experience reading electrical one-line diagrams and hydronic diagrams.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and industry standards (OSHA/NFPA).
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to supervise large field projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train and assist field service engineers and technicians in the area.
• Troubleshoot and test mechanical cooling systems and controls.
• Lead large projects including commissioning data center cooling and turnkey installs.
• Develop tests and inspections in new field service areas.
• Estimate jobs, prepare proposals, schedule fieldwork and manage manpower.
• Write detailed end-of-project reports and process billing.
• Interface with clients and support business development.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Electrical power theory

OSHA/NFPA standards

Electrical diagrams

Technical support

On-site consultation

Analytical & communication

Customer management

Supervisory/management

Leadership

Effective communication

Project supervision

MS Word / computer skills

Education

HVAC trade school or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Vertiv, a leading data center solutions provider, seeks an experienced supervisor for its Portland service center. You will manage field service engineers, oversee projects, and ensure high-quality installation and maintenance of mechanical cooling systems.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, project supervision, client interaction and reporting. Requires extensive HVAC field experience, safety knowledge, and readiness to travel; valid driver’s license required.