CHIEF ENGINEER
Compass GroupAbout the role
Position Title: CHIEF ENGINEER
Salary: $100,000 - $109,500
Pay Grade: 16
ESFM is the corporate facilities management (FM) division of Compass Group USA, a Gold-level Corporate Sustaining Partner of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), and a Platinum Corporate Member of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE).
ESFM self-performs 80% of all FM services provided to clients. Our portfolio of solution categories includes Facilities Maintenance & Engineering, ESG Programming, Laboratory Support Services, Janitorial & Industrial Cleaning, Landscaping & Grounds Management, Workplace Solutions and Managed Services.
This self-performance model creates a consistent hospitality experience for clients, resulting in higher engagement and productivity from their employees. ESFM’s clients include many household names from the life sciences, technology, oil & gas and manufacturing markets.
This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email MyReferral@compass-usa.com.
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Chief Engineer with experience in liquid cooling systems to support the operation, maintenance, and optimization of mission-critical facility infrastructure. This role is responsible for ensuring reliability, efficiency, and uptime across mechanical systems, with a strong focus on advanced cooling technologies used in high-density environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate, monitor, and maintain liquid cooling systems including CDUs, chillers, heat exchangers, and piping.
- Perform routine inspections, diagnostics, and troubleshooting of mechanical, HVAC, and cooling systems.
- Execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
- Support installation, commissioning, and upgrades of cooling systems.
- Monitor system metrics (temperature, pressure, flow rates) to optimize performance.
- Conduct coolant testing, leak detection, and system integrity checks.
- Maintain CMMS records, work orders, and documentation.
- Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and internal teams.
- Respond to incidents and support uptime for critical environments.
- Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and sustainability.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in building engineering or facilities operations.
- Experience with Glycol
- Hands-on experience with HVAC and/or liquid cooling systems.
- Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and cooling systems.
- Experience in maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with CMMS systems.
- Understanding of safety procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in data center or critical environment.
- Knowledge of direct-to-chip or immersion cooling.
- Technical certification or degree in mechanical/HVAC field.
- Experience with BMS/EPMS systems.
Key Skills
- Mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving
- Understanding of thermodynamics and fluid flow
- Strong communication and teamwork
- Ability to work in mission-critical environments
Work Environment
Mission-critical facility environment. May require shift work, on-call support, and hands-on work with mechanical systems.
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Associates at ESFM are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirem
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