Chiller Operator/Data Center Mechanical Technician
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Utility Technician
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Chiller Operator
Data Center Mechanical Technician
Operations
Columbiana, AL 35051
Full-time
On-site
Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Chiller Operator / Mechanical Technician to support mission-critical cooling infrastructure in a high-availability data center environment. This role is responsible for the operation, monitoring, maintenance and optimization of chilled water systems and associated mechanical equipment supporting redundant (N+1 / 2N) configurations. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with industrial chillers, closed-loop cooling systems, pumps, heat exchangers and control systems.
Operate, start up, shut down and monitor water-cooled and air-cooled chillers, cooling towers and pumping systems.
Maintain optimal system performance under continuous load conditions, monitoring flow rates and pressures.
Operate and maintain N+1 and 2N redundant configurations and execute controlled failover procedures.
Maintain and troubleshoot closed-loop chilled water systems, including expansion tanks and loop pressurization.
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on chillers, pumps, valves, actuators and VFDs.
Utilize BMS / BAS / SCADA systems for monitoring and respond to alerts and alarms in real time.
Follow all safety protocols, lockout/tagout procedures and maintain OSHA compliance standards.
Qualifications & Requirements5+ years of experience operating and maintaining industrial or data center cooling systems.
Hands-on experience with major chiller manufacturers (e.g., Trane, Carrier, York, Daikin).
Strong understanding of hydronic systems, closed-loop cooling and redundant mechanical design.
Ability to read P&IDs, mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
Experience in mission-critical or Tier III / Tier IV environments preferred.
Preference PlusEPA Certification (Universal).
Experience with high-density AI / HPC cooling environments or direct-to-chip liquid cooling.
Background in commissioning support and load bank testing.
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