GTN Technical Staffing · 5 days ago
Data Center (Liquid Cooling) Mechanical Operations Manager
Spartanburg County, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$180K/yr - $230K/yr
8+ years expGTN Technical Staffing is seeking an experienced Data Center (Liquid Cooling) Mechanical Operations Manager to lead operations, maintenance, and performance optimization for advanced liquid cooling systems. This role involves managing a team responsible for maintaining cooling systems in a high-performance compute environment, ensuring reliable thermal performance and operational excellence.
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Heather Weiland
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of internal SMEs and third-party operators responsible for the operation and maintenance of hybrid liquid cooling systems
Maintain operational standards, shift coverage models, and escalation protocols to ensure continuous availability and consistency across teams
Oversee system monitoring, alarm response, and fault isolation for CDUs, RDHXs, and rack-level cooling systems
Drive continuous improvement in cooling system reliability, efficiency, and thermal performance
Partner with Controls and Integration teams to maintain stable system logic, setpoints, and interlocks within CDUs and rack cooling loops
Analyze performance trends, identify optimization opportunities, and ensure hydraulic balance and redundancy across mechanical, electrical, and controls systems
Participate in change management reviews and coordinate maintenance or incident response activities to minimize compute downtime
Develop, refine, and uphold preventive maintenance programs and task documentation for all liquid cooling components
Lead root-cause investigations for cooling-related incidents, ensuring timely corrective actions
Maintain accurate and current documentation, including as-builts, maintenance records, and equipment specifications
Oversee chemical and mechanical treatment of technical water systems supporting liquid cooling
Monitor and manage fluid chemistry parameters (corrosion inhibitors, pH, conductivity, and biological activity)
Coordinate sampling, filtration, and chemical dosing programs to maintain water quality and system reliability
Manage vendor relationships for water treatment and ensure compliance with environmental and operational standards
Ensure all operations comply with EHS, Lockout/Tagout, and confined-space safety programs
Enforce PPE and training requirements for all staff and contractors working with liquid cooling systems
Maintain compliance with OSHA, ASHRAE, and other applicable safety and mechanical standards
Provide regular reports to leadership on cooling performance, reliability KPIs, and system efficiency
Track and report loop temperatures, delta-T performance, CDU utilization, and system availability
Generate chemistry and system performance reports, documenting trends, deviations, and corrective actions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience)
8+ years of experience in mission-critical environments such as data centers, HPC facilities, or industrial cooling systems
Direct experience with liquid cooling technologies, including CDUs, RDHXs, or direct-to-chip systems
Proven success managing technical teams or contracted workforces in 24/7 operations
Experience with water chemistry management, corrosion control, and industrial fluid systems
Strong understanding of integrated mechanical, electrical, and controls systems for high-performance compute environments
Familiarity with NFPA, ASHRAE, and OSHA standards for mission-critical cooling operations
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Company
GTN Technical Staffing
GTN Technical Staffing identifies, screens, and recruits information technology professionals.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jim Bright
Vice President, Sales
Greg Smith
President
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