Remote Data Center Mechanical Systems Lead

CyrusOne, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CyrusOne, Inc. is seeking a data center Critical Mechanical System Specialist to lead the operation and maintenance of critical mechanical systems across our facilities.

You will oversee cooling, HVAC, chillers, pumps, BAS and related equipment, guiding site teams to meet SLA targets and optimize uptime. The role requires 7+ years of experience in mission-critical mechanical systems, strong troubleshooting, and a proven ability to manage complex projects while ensuring safety and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in maintenance and operation of critical mechanical systems.
• Experience with data center cooling, HVAC, chillers, and BAS.
• Strong troubleshooting and incident response skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and oversight of operation and maintenance of all mechanical systems.
• Optimize cooling strategies across data centers to maintain temperature and humidity.
• Oversee monitoring of cooling infrastructure and implement improvements.
• Perform root cause analysis on mechanical failures and lead corrective actions.
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Lead design upgrades and installations of mechanical systems.
• Ensure compliance with ASHRAE guidelines, building codes, and OSHA safety requirements.
• Prepare reports on system performance to senior management.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Certified Energy Manager (CEM)

Tools

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Predictive maintenance tools

Job description

CyrusOne, Inc. is seeking a data center Critical Mechanical System Specialist to lead the operation and maintenance of critical mechanical systems across our facilities.

You will oversee cooling, HVAC, chillers, pumps, BAS and related equipment, guiding site teams to meet SLA targets and optimize uptime. The role requires 7+ years of experience in mission-critical mechanical systems, strong troubleshooting, and a proven ability to manage complex projects while ensuring safety and regulatory