# Mechanical Field Engineer — Data Center Operations
**Company:** [Fluidstack](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/fluidstack)
**Location:** Abernathy, TX
**Salary:** $120K-$160K
**Skills:** Bms, Cracs, Crahs, Cdus, P&Ids, Ashrae, Hvac, Chillers, Cooling Towers, Refrigerant Handling, Mops, Eops, Root Cause Analysis, Cmms, Liquid Cooling
**Posted:** 2026-04-23
> Hands-on engineer responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting critical mechanical cooling systems in AI data centers, including chillers and liquid cooling. Supports commissioning, design reviews, audits, and contractor coordination. Requires mechanical engineering degree and data center experience.
## Job Description
## Responsibilities
- Own day-to-day operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of critical cooling and mechanical systems including chillers, cooling towers, CRACs/CRAHs, CDUs (liquid cooling / direct-to-chip), dry coolers, economizers, pumping systems, and associated piping infrastructure; enforce site safety requirements including LOTO, confined space, and refrigerant handling procedures.
- Develop, review, and execute MOPs, EOPs, and AOPs for planned and emergency mechanical maintenance events; manage and coordinate third-party mechanical contractors and vendors.
- Monitor BMS platforms for cooling system performance, alarm response, and capacity tracking; maintain accurate as-built documentation, P&IDs, and equipment records.
- Perform design and submittal reviews for new data centers and own engineering solutions for existing facility upgrades.
- Troubleshoot mechanical faults; conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA), lead engineering site audits, and produce risk reports.
- Act as resident engineer during new construction and commissioning; interface with internal teams.

## Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Knowledge of critical data center mechanical and electrical equipment
- Experience with design, construction, operation, or maintenance of mission-critical facilities, especially data centers
- Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, P&IDs, specifications, and submittal documents
- Familiarity with BMS/BAS platforms for cooling system monitoring and control
- Experience with refrigerant handling and EPA 608 certification
- Proven ability to develop and execute MOPs and EOPs in live critical environments
- Strong familiarity with ASHRAE thermal guidelines and data center cooling standards

## Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of HVAC systems in mission-critical or data center environments
- Knowledge of power systems, fluid dynamics, or thermodynamics as applied to data center cooling
- Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and deployment
- Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and controls systems for critical infrastructure
- Experience in hyperscale or colocation data center environment with direct-to-chip or immersion liquid cooling
- PE licensure or equivalent
- Uptime Institute AOS or equivalent data center operations certification
- Experience with commissioning programs at Tier III or Tier IV facilities
- Familiarity with CMMS platforms

## Compensation
- Base salary range: $120,000 - $160,000 per year
- Competitive total compensation package (cash + equity)
- Retirement or pension plan
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous PTO policy
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