Mission-Critical Mechanical Engineer
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Job Location:
Spartanburg, SC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
1 hour ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Mission-Critical Mechanical Engineer HPCC
Spartanburg SC
Direct Hire
Competitive Base Bonus Comprehensive Benefits
Overview
GTN is seeking a Mission-Critical Mechanical Engineer to serve as a senior technical authority supporting mechanical infrastructure at a large-scale High-Performance Compute Center (HPCC) and its associated critical systems.
This is a hands-on engineering role focused on operational excellence system reliability and continuous optimization within a high-availability environment. The engineer will provide deep technical expertise across cooling and HVAC infrastructure while partnering closely with Electrical Controls Energy and Critical Infrastructure teams to maintain uninterrupted operations.
The ideal candidate brings strong mission-critical experience advanced mechanical systems knowledge and the ability to operate confidently in live environments where uptime safety and procedural discipline are paramount.
Key Responsibilities
Mechanical System Ownership & Operations
Serve as a technical authority for mission-critical mechanical infrastructure including chilled water plants CRAH/CRAC units cooling towers pumps heat exchangers leak detection and fuel gas systems
Support the safe and efficient operation of cooling systems required to maintain environmental conditions for high-density compute loads
Monitor system health identify anomalies and drive corrective actions to prevent operational risk
Reliability & Maintenance Engineering
Support preventive predictive and corrective maintenance strategies to maximize uptime and equipment lifecycle
Participate in root cause analyses following equipment failures or environmental excursions
Conduct system testing performance audits and water treatment program oversight
Recommend system optimizations to improve efficiency resiliency and redundancy
Procedures Compliance & Safety
Develop maintain and refine standard operating procedures system documentation and operational logs
Ensure compliance with Owner standards OSHA ASHRAE and applicable safety codes
Support lockout/tagout confined space and hazard communication programs
Promote a strong culture of safety accountability and technical rigor
Cross-Functional Infrastructure Support
Partner with Electrical Controls and IT teams to ensure seamless integration of mechanical systems supporting mission-critical loads
Coordinate with vendors and service providers to maintain reliability of supporting infrastructure
Support outage planning operational changes and system upgrades
Contribute technical expertise during expansions retrofits and capacity growth initiatives
Performance & Continuous Improvement
Monitor mechanical reliability metrics and maintenance effectiveness
Identify opportunities for operational improvement through technology enhancements and process refinement
Support audit readiness technical reviews and commissioning activities
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering HVAC or related discipline or equivalent hands-on experience
8 years of experience supporting mechanical infrastructure in mission-critical environments such as data centers power generation facilities semiconductor plants or advanced manufacturing
Deep knowledge of chilled water systems cooling towers CRAH/CRAC units pumps and heat transfer equipment
Strong understanding of mechanical systems supporting high-availability operations
Working knowledge of OSHA ASHRAE NFPA and mechanical safety practices
Ability to interpret technical drawings schematics and control sequences
Strong troubleshooting skills and composure in live operational environments
Preferred Experience
Experience supporting Tier III / Tier IV or similarly critical facilities
Exposure to high-density or liquid cooling environments
Familiarity with commissioning processes and reliability engineering principles
Background collaborating with third-party operators and OEM partners
Why This Role
Work at the forefront of high-performance computing infrastructure
Support next-generation environments designed for extreme density and scalability
Join a team focused on operational excellence and engineering precision
Strong long-term growth within a rapidly expanding mission-critical platform
Key Skills
- Mechanical Design
- System Design
- FEA
- ASME Codes & Standards
- CAD
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Creo
- SolidWorks
- Mechanical Engineering
- Autocad
- HVAC Design
- Autodesk Inventor
