Controls Deployment Leader – Thermal Management

Job Summary

The Controls Deployment Leader Thermal Management (Americas) is responsible for the execution and delivery of control systems supporting Vertivs thermal management solutions across data center projects in the Americas region. This role drives standardization quality and performance of controls for air- and liquid-based cooling technologies ensuring reliable operation in mission-critical environments. The position partners closely with engineering commissioning and field teams to deliver scalable high-efficiency thermal solutions while supporting regional manufacturing facilities and customer site deployments.

Key Responsibilities

Controls Deployment & Commissioning (50%)

• Lead deployment of control systems for chilled water DX CRAH/CRAC liquid cooling and edge cooling solutions

• Execute standardized control architectures sequences of operation and alarm strategies

• Oversee control panel configuration PLC programming network integration (BACnet Modbus SNMP)

• Lead FAT SAT and Level 3-5 commissioning; ensure systems meet design intent and performance requirements

• Provide on-site technical leadership during startup and customer handover

• Support integration with customer BMS/DCIM platforms

Manufacturing & Production Support (30%)

• Coordinate with multiple production facilities

• Support QC/EOL testing for controls hardware and software

• Create production-specific configuration files and unit programming

• Troubleshoot controls issues during production builds and pre-ship testing

• Develop production processes for new controls options and ETO configurations

• Train production/QC personnel on new controls releases

Performance & Quality (20%)

• Drive thermal performance optimization and energy efficiency (PUE targets)

• Identify and resolve field issues; minimize rework and ensure first-pass commissioning success

• Capture lessons learned; drive continuous improvement across Americas deployments

• Support root cause analysis for field failures and implement corrective actions

• Provide technical escalation support for Field Service and commissioning teams

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Electrical Controls Engineering or Computer Science (or equivalent)

• 7 years in HVAC controls data center cooling or mission-critical infrastructure

• 5 years hands-on with PLCs industrial controls communication protocols (BACnet Modbus TCP/IP)

• Proven experience deploying thermal systems in data centers or critical environments

• Preferred: Production support QC/EOL testing manufacturing coordination experience

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with embedded controls

• Controls software lifecycle and release processes

• Configuration management tools (PD Cloud version control)

• Electrical schematics P&IDs controls architecture diagrams

• Commissioning tools test equipment diagnostic software

Preferred:

• Hyperscale colocation enterprise data center customer experience

• UL NEC ASHRAE standards knowledge

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) for Mexico/Latin America coordination

Core Competencies:

• Strong execution and ownership mindset

• Deep technical expertise in thermal management and controls

• Cross-functional team leadership (manufacturing engineering commissioning field service)

• Effective communication with customers contractors internal stakeholders

• Problem-solving under pressure in mission-critical environments

• Commitment to safety quality operational excellence