Asst Project Manager_DC

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Where is the work:

What will you do:

As a Senior Service Engineer, you will deliver advanced service, commissioning, and troubleshooting expertise for chiller systems in mission-critical data center environments. You will:

• Perform service, preventive maintenance, and corrective repairs on Air-Cooled and Water-Cooled Chillers, including screw, scroll, and centrifugal systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control-related issues in chiller and HVAC systems.
• Conduct chiller start-up, commissioning, performance testing, and system optimization.
• Manage site execution for data center cooling projects, including planning, installation oversight, and coordination with contractors and OEM teams.
• Support upgrades, retrofits, and energy-efficiency improvements in existing cooling infrastructure.
• Review technical drawings, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, submittals, and project documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain detailed service reports, performance logs, and equipment documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and customer-specific operational protocols.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.
• Interface regularly with customers to provide updates, clarify technical issues, and ensure timely project and service completion.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Collaborate with internal teams including sales, engineering, and project management to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Submit RCA and 8D reports in a timely manner.
• Attend Monthly MOR and Quarterly QBR meetings with data center clients.

What you will bring: (Skills & Competencies)

• Strong expertise in Air‑Cooled and Water‑Cooled Chillers, ideally in data center environments.
• Deep understanding of refrigeration cycles, HVAC controls, BMS/EMS integration, and redundancy concepts.
• Proficiency in diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and controls issues using diagnostic tools and software.
• Ability to interpret wiring diagrams, technical drawings, P&IDs, and OEM manuals.
• Strong communication skills to operate effectively in mission‑critical customer environments.
• Sound knowledge of safety standards and best practices.
• Strong problem-solving capability and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience supporting mission-critical data centers or large industrial cooling systems.
• OEM-specific training or certifications (Trane, Carrier, Daikin) preferred.
• Knowledge of energy-efficiency programs, retrofits, and performance optimization.
• Project management experience or certification is a plus.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.