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Mechanical Subject Matter Expert, Data Center Operations
$143K–$198K
Ashburn, VA +1 · Full-time · Posted May 11, 2026
- Location
- Ashburn, VA
Beaver Dam, WI - Experience
- 8+ years of relevant mechanical industry or trade-level experience; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree or trade certification in a related field plus 4+ years of relevant mechanical industry experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree or trade certification in a related field may substitute for the 8+ years of experience when paired with 4+ years of relevant mechanical industry experience.
About the job
Serves as the onsite mechanical systems expert for data center operations, overseeing maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, safety, training, and project quality.
What you'll do
- Plan, approve, and oversee procedures and hands-on mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and retrofits.
- Maintain mechanical system integrity, provide construction and maintenance QA/QC, and participate in root-cause analysis.
- Train cross-functional teams, coordinate with local and global teams, and manage mechanical vendors.
What they ask for
- Working knowledge of critical facility operations and procedure-based work.
- Working knowledge of psychrometric charts and refrigeration cycles; theoretical and practical understanding of mechanical equipment and systems.
- Working knowledge of electrical, control, and fire/life safety systems.
- Experience interpreting blueprints/CAD drawings and comprehending mechanical plans, specifications, and shop drawings.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with ASHRAE standards.
- Data center industry experience; mechanical trade certification or state license; or equipment field service engineering or representative experience.
Pay
$143,000/year to $198,000/year USD base salary
Tools
CAD, ASHRAE standards, chiller systems, evaporative cooling, DX cooling, water distribution and treatment, emergency diesel generators, fire suppression systems
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