Mechanical Operations SME
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Job Location:
Spartanburg, SC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Mechanical Operations SME
Location: Spartanburg SC
Overview
This organization is backed by dedicated leadership and investment with a clear mission as it operates at the bleeding edge of technology. Its goal is to scale and enhance high-performance computing (HPC) and cloud infrastructure that supports clients research production and delivery enabling breakthroughs that shape the industries of tomorrow. Its engineers build critical infrastructure to eliminate friction in scientific research simulations analysis and decision-making accelerating discovery and driving faster innovation.
The Mechanical Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME) will serve as the on-site technical authority for all mechanical systems supporting the High-Performance Compute Center (HPCC) and associated onsite power generation facilities. This role provides real-time operational guidance troubleshooting and technical oversight in a live mission-critical environment.
This position requires exceptional technical proficiency in chilled-water systems cooling towers heat exchangers pumps and water chemistry and treatment systems as well as the leadership and communication skills to coordinate effectively with multiple operational teams in a mission-critical environment. Reporting to the Mechanical Operations Manager and working alongside contracted and internal operators across liquid cooling power generation and electrical disciplines.
Key Responsibilities
Mechanical Operations & Authority
- Serve as the on-shift mechanical authority for cooling chilled-water and thermal management systems supporting compute and power generation operations.
- Coordinate with contracted operators to ensure safe reliable and efficient operation of mechanical infrastructure.
- Direct startup shutdown maintenance isolation and restoration activities for chilled-water systems liquid cooling loops and associated equipment.
- Monitor system performance identify abnormalities and lead troubleshooting and corrective actions to maintain thermal stability and availability.
- Maintain deep technical expertise in hydronic systems including chillers pumps heat exchangers CDUs RDHXs valves and associated infrastructure.
- Support commissioning system integration functional testing and acceptance of new equipment or modifications.
- Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action planning following mechanical or cooling-related events.
- Ensure alignment between compute-side and upstream infrastructure loops to maintain consistent water quality and system reliability.
Water Chemistry & Environmental
- Monitor and maintain technical water chemistry programs including sampling testing oversight corrosion control pH balance and biological growth prevention.
Training Procedures & Safety
- Mentor and train contracted operators and maintenance personnel in mechanical operations safety practices and procedural discipline.
- Assist in development and refinement of mechanical SOPs preventive maintenance procedures and emergency response protocols.
- Enforce adherence to mechanical safety standards including confined space pressure boundaries and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements.
Documentation & Continuous Improvement
- Maintain accurate shift logs equipment status reporting and event documentation.
- Identify operational improvement opportunities and escalate recommendations to leadership.
Required Experience
- Associate or Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Facilities Engineering or related discipline; or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 8 years of experience operating and maintaining complex mechanical systems in data centers industrial facilities or power plants.
- Strong working knowledge of chilled-water systems pumps heat exchangers CDUs RDHXs and thermal management equipment.
- Demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting hydraulic balancing and performance optimization of liquid cooling systems.
- Proven ability to mentor and train operators or technicians in safe reliable mechanical operations.
- Familiarity with ASHRAE OSHA and NFPA standards applicable to mission-critical environments.
- Ability to interpret P&IDs mechanical schematics and sequence-of-operations documentation.
