Lead Mech/Elec Field Technician (HE)

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

Lead Field TechnicianThe Lead Field Technician will be the head of a critical team ensuring that key mechanical equipment is operating correctly in a hyperscale data center environment. This team will install, design and test critical cooling equipment. They will direct and support their team to ensure that high company standards are upheld, and work is completed safely and efficiently. They will be the key on-site representative of the company and will work with outside stakeholders to ensure project success. The best fit for this role will be an individual who is highly motivated and technically strong. They must excel at communication and be a strong leader.Field Technician Roles and ResponsibilitiesLead Technical Team of 4-5 PeopleAttend Customer Meetings as Primary Company RepresentativeAllocate Team Resources to Ensure Project SuccessAssist with Hiring and Development for This and Similar TeamsBe the Subject Matter Expert on the ProductDesired qualifications include: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 peopleStrong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skillsStrong documentation and reporting skillsTechnical degrees/certifications in relevant fields (STEM, MEP, SCADA)Experience commissioning HVAC, cooling, or critical infrastructure systemsExperience with chilled water, condenser water, and refrigerant-based cooling systemsExperience with PLCs, controls, and automation systemsExperience performing functional testing, start-up, and commissioning activitiesWillingness to travel is required (No more than 25%)Understanding of data center cooling infrastructure (preferred)Ideal BackgroundsCandidates with experience in:Data center commissioningData center installationMission critical facilitiesHVAC commissioningHVAC InstallationControls and automationIndustrial refrigerationPower generation or utility systemsMechanical/electrical field service engineering