Critical Mechanical System Specialist, Operations Engineering

CyrusOne

Critical Mechanical Systems Specialist supporting readiness and reliability of mechanical infrastructure at CyrusOne data centers. Focusing on commissioning, inspections, and operational checks to ensure IT load readiness.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support and oversee commissioning activities for critical mechanical systems, including chiller plants, cooling towers, CRAH/CRAC units, heat‑rejection systems, and controls/BMS
Validate mechanical system performance, sequences of operation, and operational readiness prior to customer load deployment
Conduct site inspections, audits, and operational health checks focused on mechanical reliability, efficiency, and risk
Apply industry standards (including ASHRAE TC 9.9) as a practical reference when evaluating cooling performance, environmental conditions, and system readiness
Identify operational gaps or risks, document findings, and support mitigation and close‑out activities
Act as a bridge between design/construction teams and site operations to ensure documentation, procedures, and training are complete for turnover
Provide feedback and lessons learned to improve standards, processes, and future data center builds

Requirements

What you’ll need

Required Experience supporting mechanical systems in mission‑critical or industrial environments (data centers, oil & gas, healthcare, manufacturing, military, etc.)
Exposure to commissioning activities from an operations, validation, or oversight perspective (ownership not required)
Working knowledge of mechanical cooling systems such as chillers, cooling towers, CRAH/CRAC units, and heat‑rejection systems
Ability to work independently in a remote, highly autonomous environment
Must be able to travel up to 50%, including week‑long site visits

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
Life and disability insurance
Access to mental health resources and employee assistance program
Competitive pay
Performance bonus
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Generous paid time off and holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical systemscommissioning activitieschiller plantscooling towersCRAH unitsCRAC unitsheat-rejection systemsoperational readinesssite inspectionsASHRAE TC 9.9

Soft Skills

independent workcommunicationproblem-solvingattention to detailcollaboration