Senior Facilities Engineer: Liquid Cooling Lead

ESFM® USA; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

ESFM, the facilities management division of Compass Group USA, is seeking a Chief Engineer - Liquid Cooling to lead on-site engineering for mission-critical environments. You will own the delivery of IFM hard services, manage a team of engineers, and oversee liquid cooling systems including CDUs, pumps, heat exchangers, and controls to maximize uptime.

The role requires 7–10+ years in facility engineering, EPA 608 certification, and proven leadership in data centers or high-reliability settings.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience in facility engineering or mission-critical environments.
• EPA Section 608 Certification is required.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams or site operations.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and liquid cooling systems.
• Experience working in data center or high-reliability environments.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of IFM hard services delivery across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and critical infrastructure systems.
• Direct, manage, and develop a team of building engineers, technicians, and specialty contractors; establish clear roles, shift coverage, and accountability.
• Serve as the site technical authority for liquid cooling systems including CDUs, pumps, heat exchangers, piping, and integrated controls.
• Oversee operation, maintenance, and optimization of liquid cooling systems, including monitoring temperature, pressure, and flow performance.
• Lead incident response, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for mechanical and cooling system failures.
• Ensure reliable 24/7 operation of mission-critical systems through preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Own site-level KPIs, SLAs, and compliance with safety, regulatory, and environmental standards.
• Manage vendor relationships, OEM coordination, and third-party service providers.
• Act as the primary engineering interface with client stakeholders and support operational reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on uptime, efficiency, sustainability, and system resilience.

Skills

EPA Section 608 Certification

Liquid cooling systems

HVAC systems

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Data center experience

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Tools

BMS/EPMS CMMS platforms

Job description

ESFM, the facilities management division of Compass Group USA, is seeking a Chief Engineer - Liquid Cooling to lead on-site engineering for mission-critical environments. You will own the delivery of IFM hard services, manage a team of engineers, and oversee liquid cooling systems including CDUs, pumps, heat exchangers, and controls to maximize uptime.

The role requires 7–10+ years in facility engineering, EPA 608 certification, and proven leadership in data centers or high-reliability settings.