Data Center Cooling Systems Specialist at Salute in Austin, TX

Job description

Salute is a leading provider of cutting-edge Data Center Infrastructure Services, dedicated to serving data center clients worldwide. We pride ourselves on delivering sustainable solutions, unparalleled reliability, and outstanding customer service. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Data Center Cooling Systems Specialist to join our team and drive our relationships with hyperscale clients to new heights. Salute Benefits That Put You First We know life doesn’t stop when work begins, that’s why we offer perks designed to support your well-being, your family, and your future: Time to Recharge: Enjoy 8 company-paid holidays , 2 floating holidays , and PTO so you can rest, celebrate, and take care of what matters most. Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including Medical, Dental, and Vision that you can enroll in starting on Day 1. Coverage begins the first of the month following 30-days of employment. Peace of Mind: The Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees, even if you do not participate in the benefits package. Your financial future matters: Enjoy our employer-supported 401(K) with immediate 100% vesting, plus a 3% employer match and a 50% match on the next 2%. Wellness Support: Access to HSA , mental health resources, and gym discounts —because your health matters. Extra Protection & Perks: Through discounted group programs, such as legal services , home & auto insurance , pet insurance , and ID theft protection for life’s unexpected moments. The Data Center Cooling Systems Specialist serves as the technical expert for mission-critical cooling infrastructure supporting high-density data center operations. This role is responsible for the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, optimization, and reliability of air-cooled chiller systems, coolant distribution units (CDUs), direct-to-chip liquid cooling systems, rear door heat exchangers (RDHx), and environmental control systems. The ideal candidate demonstrates advanced mechanical and controls expertise, strong troubleshooting capabilities, and the ability to lead critical incident response involving cooling infrastructure. This position plays a key role in ensuring system reliability, operational excellence, and customer uptime while supporting the growth of advanced liquid cooling technologies. Key Responsibilities - Cooling Infrastructure Operations Operate and maintain mission-critical cooling systems supporting data center environments. Serve as the site SME for: Air-cooled chillers Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs) Direct-to-Chip liquid cooling systems Rear Door Heat Exchangers (RDHx) CRAH and in-row cooling systems Pumping and distribution systems Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS) Advanced Troubleshooting Perform complex diagnostics and troubleshooting of cooling system failures and performance issues. Analyze temperature, pressure, flow, and operational trends to identify developing problems. Lead root cause investigations and corrective action development following cooling events. Support emergency response and recovery efforts during critical equipment failures. Reliability & Optimization Optimize cooling system performance, efficiency, and reliability. Develop and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs. Evaluate cooling capacity requirements for high-density AI and HPC deployments. Support commissioning and validation of new cooling infrastructure. Technical Leadership Act as a mentor and technical resource for Data Center Operators and Facilities personnel. Assist in developing operating procedures, maintenance standards, and troubleshooting guides. Support training and qualification programs related to advanced cooling technologies. Partner with engineering teams, contractors, and OEM vendors during upgrades and maintenance activities. Required Expertise - Mechanical Systems Strong working knowledge of: Air-cooled chiller operation and mainten