Lead Field Technician - Data Center Cooling & Commissioning

Paycom - ATS; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking a Lead Field Technician to head a crucial team ensuring that data center cooling equipment operates reliably. You will lead a 4-5 person team, attend customer meetings as the on-site company representative, and coordinate resources to drive project success with safety and quality as top priorities.

The role requires strong leadership and communication, 3-5 years in mechanical systems, and experience with HVAC commissioning, PLCs, and automation.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience with mechanical systems including heat exchangers, air handlers, pumps, fans, valves and controls instrumentation.
• 1-2 years experience as a team lead with the ability to manage, support and educate small teams of 4-5 people.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Technical degrees/certifications in STEM/MEP/SCADA.
• Experience commissioning HVAC, cooling, or critical infrastructure systems.
• Experience with chilled water, condenser water, and refrigerant-based cooling systems.
• Experience with PLCs, controls, and automation systems.
• Experience performing functional testing, start-up, and commissioning activities.
• Willingness to travel is required (No more than 25%).
• Understanding of data center cooling infrastructure (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead Technical Team of 4-5 people.
• Attend customer meetings as primary company representative.
• Allocate team resources to ensure project success.
• Assist with hiring and development for this and similar teams.
• Be the subject matter expert on the product.

Skills

Team leadership

Mechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Communication

Documentation

Project coordination

Education

STEM/MEP/SCADA credentials

Tools

PLCs/Control systems

HVAC commissioning tools

Industrial instrumentation

Job description

Paycom - ATS is seeking a Lead Field Technician to head a crucial team ensuring that data center cooling equipment operates reliably. You will lead a 4-5 person team, attend customer meetings as the on-site company representative, and coordinate resources to drive project success with safety and quality as top priorities.

The role requires strong leadership and communication, 3-5 years in mechanical systems, and experience with HVAC commissioning, PLCs, and automation.