Mechanical Cooling Technician - Data Center Jobs in Columbiana,AL,US

Job Title:

Mechanical Cooling Technician Engagement Type:

Full Time Location:

Onsite, Columbiana, AL Reports To:

Operations Director /

Operations Lead Schedule:

To be confirmed Role Overview This role supports a modular containerized data center facility. The technician will be responsible for operation and maintenance of the mechanical cooling plant serving a high-density compute environment. Cooling Infrastructure Air-cooled screw chillers (Dunham-Bush

WCHXHP160SYV

): primary mechanical cooling plant Closed-loop chilled water distribution system with buffer tank Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs): rack-level liquid cooling for high-density compute racks Mechanical cooling is the operational default April through September; free cooling viable approximately 3 months per year

Power Distribution Container, IT Container, Chiller Station Container, and Diesel Generator Container:

separate physical structures on a common site

Experience Requirements Minimum:

5 years of hands-on mechanical cooling experience in a commercial, industrial, or critical facility environment

Preferred:

7+ years with demonstrated experience managing or troubleshooting cooling plant failures independently Equipment & Skills Chillers Screw chiller operation and maintenance (any major OEM) Refrigerant handling and leak detection Chiller startup, shutdown, and seasonal changeover procedures Compressor troubleshooting: screw type Condenser and evaporator maintenance Hydronic Systems Closed-loop chilled water system operation Pump operation, alignment, and bearing inspection Chemical treatment and water quality monitoring Buffer tank inspection and maintenance Pipe fitting, flanges, and valve maintenance

Controls BMS/BAS:

reading setpoints, alarms, and trend logs Manual override and failover procedures Liquid Cooling CDU (Coolant Distribution Unit) operation and basic maintenance Closed-loop liquid cooling: leak detection and fluid management Electrical Reading single-line diagrams and wiring schematics Safe isolation and lockout/tagout (LOTO) Motor control center (MCC) familiarization Documentation Maintaining maintenance logs and completing work orders Following written SOPs and commissioning checklists Certifications EPA 608 Universal - Preferred OSHA 10 - Preferred No certifications required; hands-on experience and demonstrated competency take priority Behavioral & Operational Expectations Ability to operate independently onsite without direct supervision during normal operations Willing to contribute to creation of new SOPs where documentation does not already exist Comfortable following written SOPs and escalation procedures; does not freestyle when protocols exist Communicates equipment anomalies promptly and accurately: written shift logs and verbal handoffs Physically capable of working in an outdoor containerized environment in Alabama summer conditions Comfortable working in close proximity to high-density electrical equipment Methodical approach to troubleshooting: follows fault isolation logic rather than swapping parts Nice to Have Prior experience in a modular or containerized data center, co-location facility, or similar critical environment Familiarity with Dunham-Bush chiller OEM documentation or controls interface CMMS experience: work order management and preventive maintenance scheduling Familiarity with LOTO programs in a high-density electrical environment