Lead Field Technician — Data Center Cooling & Team Leadership

Hanley Energy; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanley Energy is seeking a Lead Field Technician to head a critical team ensuring that key mechanical equipment in a hyperscale data center runs correctly. You will install, design and test cooling equipment on-site, directing the team to meet high company standards safely and efficiently.

You will be the on-site company representative working with outside stakeholders to ensure project success. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in mechanical systems plus 1–2 years leading teams, strong

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of industry experience with mechanical systems including heat exchangers, air handlers, pumps, fans, valves and controls instrumentation.
• 1-2 years of 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 or 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 up to 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

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Education

STEM/MEP/SCADA certifications

Tools

PLCs

Controls systems

Automation

Job description

Hanley Energy is seeking a Lead Field Technician to head a critical team ensuring that key mechanical equipment in a hyperscale data center runs correctly. You will install, design and test cooling equipment on-site, directing the team to meet high company standards safely and efficiently.

You will be the on-site company representative working with outside stakeholders to ensure project success. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in mechanical systems plus 1–2 years leading teams, strong