NorthMark Compute & Cloud · 1 week ago
Liquid Cooling - Mechanical Operations Manager - HPCC
Spartanburg County, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expNorthMark Compute & Cloud (NMC²) is at the forefront of technology, focusing on scaling high-performance computing and cloud infrastructure. They are seeking a Mission-Critical (Liquid Cooling) Mechanical Operations Manager to lead operations and maintenance of cooling systems that support high-density compute environments.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Lead, manage, and develop a team of SMEs and third-party service provider operators responsible for the operation and maintenance of Hybrid Space cooling systems
Refine and maintain operational standards, shift coverage models, and escalation protocols in collaboration with other departments to ensure consistency, clarity, and continuous availability of cooling systems
Oversee system monitoring, alarm response, and fault isolation procedures for CDUs, RDHXs, and rack-level cooling systems
Drive continuous improvement of liquid cooling system performance, energy efficiency, and reliability
Coordinate with Controls & Integration teams to maintain stable system logic, setpoints, and interlocks within CDUs and rack cooling loops
Oversee trending, data collection, and performance analysis to identify opportunities for Collaborate closely with the Mechanical, Electrical, and Controls departments to ensure proper hydraulic balance, thermal management, and redundancy across interconnected systems
Participate in change management reviews for work that impacts or originates within the compute cooling environment
Ensure precise communication and coordination during planned maintenance and incident response to minimize compute downtime
Continuously enhance and uphold preventive maintenance schedules, task documentation, and vendor coordination for CDUs, RDHXs, and loop isolation valves, ensuring long-term reliability and alignment with evolving operational standards
Lead root cause investigations for compute cooling-related incidents
Maintain up to date as-built documentation, maintenance records, and equipment specifications
Oversee chemical and mechanical treatment of the technical water systems that support liquid cooling
Ensure consistent monitoring and testing of system chemistry, including corrosion inhibitors, pH levels, conductivity, and biological activity
Coordinate sampling, filtration, and chemical dosing programs to maintain fluid integrity within manufacturer and system design specifications
Manage relationships with water treatment vendors and ensure compliance with environmental and operational standards
Ensure all compute cooling operations comply with EHS, Lockout/Tagout, and confined-space policies, as well as liquid cooling and chemical handling standards
Enforce PPE and training requirements for all operators and contractors handling liquid cooling systems and associated components
Report regularly to senior leadership on system performance, operator efficiency, and reliability KPIs
Track and report metrics such as loop temperatures, delta-T performance, CDU utilization, and system availability
Provide chemistry performance reports, including trends, deviations, and corrective actions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Facilities Engineering, or related technical discipline; or equivalent experience
8+ years of experience in mission-critical environments (data centers, HPC facilities, or industrial cooling systems)
Direct experience with liquid cooling systems, CDUs, RDHXs, or other high-density compute thermal management technologies
Proven success managing operational teams or contracted workforce in 24/7 environments
Experience with water chemistry management, corrosion control, and industrial cooling fluid systems
Strong understanding of integrated mechanical/electrical/control systems supporting high-performance compute
Familiarity with NFPA, ASHRAE, and OSHA standards applicable to mission-critical cooling systems
Company
NorthMark Compute & Cloud
Pushing the boundaries of high performance compute and cloud.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase