Assistant Chief Engineer - Salt Lake , Ut

ESFM

Position Title:

ASSISTANT CHIEF ENGINEER

Pay Grade: 16

ESFM is the corporate facilities management (FM) division of Compass Group USA, a Gold-level Corporate Sustaining Partner of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), and a Platinum Corporate Member of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE).

ESFM self-performs 80% of all FM services provided to clients. Our portfolio of solution categories includes Facilities Maintenance & Engineering, ESG Programming, Laboratory Support Services, Janitorial & Industrial Cleaning, Landscaping & Grounds Management, Workplace Solutions and Managed Services.

This self-performance model creates a consistent hospitality experience for clients, resulting in higher engagement and productivity from their employees. ESFM’s clients include many household names from the life sciences, technology, oil & gas and manufacturing markets.

ESFM is a member of Compass Group USA

The Assistant Chief Engineer serves as the on-site engineering leader with full accountability for the delivery of Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) services, including hard services, critical infrastructure, and supporting high-density compute environments. This role provides technical leadership, team management, and operational oversight to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient facility performance.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday 7:00AM - 3:30PM

• 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

• 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

• Experience with direct-to-chip, immersion, or high-density liquid cooling systems
• Background in Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) delivery
• Experience with BMS/EPMS and CMMS platforms
• Relevant technical certifications (mechanical, HVAC, or electrical)

• 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

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance…