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GTN Technical Staffing lists this Data Center Mechanical Operations Manager opportunity in greenville, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Data Center Mechanical Operations Manager
Location: Spartanburg, SC
Onsite Role offering excellent benefits and compensation!
Role Summary
The Data Center Mechanical Operations Manager leads all mechanical operations for a large-scale High-Performance Compute Center (HPCC) and its mission‑critical infrastructure. This role is responsible for the reliability, safety, and efficiency of cooling and HVAC systems that support 24/7/365 compute workloads.
You will manage mechanical engineers, technicians, and third‑party service providers while ensuring regulatory compliance, system uptime, and continuous improvement across chilled water plants, CRAH/CRAC units, cooling towers, pumps, and related infrastructure. Success in this role requires strong operational leadership, deep mechanical expertise, and cross‑functional collaboration with electrical, controls, and IT teams.
Core Responsibilities
Lead mechanical operations for all critical cooling and HVAC infrastructure
Manage and develop teams of mechanical SMEs, technicians, and contracted vendors
Ensure 24/7 operational readiness through staffing, scheduling, and escalation planning
Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs
Drive system reliability, uptime, and energy efficiency improvements
Maintain SOPs, mechanical documentation, and asset records
Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and industry standards
Conduct inspections, performance audits, and water treatment programs
Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action planning for incidents or failures
Coordinate mechanical integration with electrical, controls, and IT operations
Manage vendor performance, SLAs, and contractor oversight
Support capacity planning, optimization, and expansion initiatives
Define and track KPIs for reliability, maintenance, safety, and incident response
Deliver operational reporting and present performance metrics to leadership
Lead process improvements, retrofits, and infrastructure upgrades
Represent Mechanical Operations in safety drills and technical reviews
Mechanical & Technical Skills (Hard Skills)
Data Center Mechanical Operations
Mission-Critical Facility Operations
HVAC Systems Management
Chilled Water Plant Operations
CRAH/CRAC Systems
Cooling Towers
Pumps, Valves, and Heat Exchangers
Water Treatment Programs
Thermal Management & Environmental Control
Predictive/Preventive/Corrective Maintenance
Reliability Engineering
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Energy Efficiency Optimization
Capacity Planning
Tools, Systems & Platforms
Building Management Systems (BMS)
CMMS / Maintenance Management Software
Mechanical Schematics & P&IDs
Performance Monitoring & Reporting Tools
Compliance & Standards Knowledge
OSHA Regulations
NFPA Codes
ASHRAE Standards
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Confined Space Safety
Team Leadership & Coaching
Workforce Planning & Scheduling
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Process Optimization
Stakeholder Communication
Performance Metrics & KPI Reporting
Strategic Planning
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
10+ years of progressive experience in mechanical or HVAC operations within mission‑critical or 24/7 facilities
Proven leadership of technical teams and third-party service providers
Hands‑on experience with large-scale cooling infrastructure supporting data centers or high‑availability environments
Strong working knowledge of safety and regulatory standards (OSHA, NFPA, ASHRAE)
Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and decision‑making skills
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Worksite address
greenville, TX, 75402, US
Who can apply
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