Industry Technical Consultant (HVAC / Refrigeration data centers experience)

Stone Mountain, GA or Richardson, TX

Contract role

We are seeking a seasoned Industry Technical Consultant to guide a new entrant into the co-location data center cooling market. This role requires an in-depth understanding of hyperscale and co-location data center operations, cutting-edge cooling technologies, and infrastructure reliability strategies. The consultant will provide technical expertise, strategic guidance, and actionable recommendations to enable the company to establish a competitive foothold in the data center cooling sector.

The position can be based out of Stone Mountain, GA or Richardson, TX. Candidates in Richardson, TX must be open to occasional travel.

Contract Duration: 6-12 months

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of experience delivering data center infrastructure solutions, with a strong emphasis on cooling systems.
• Proven ability to evaluate and integrate advanced cooling technologies into data center designs.
• Expertise in the end-to-end lifecycle of product development for cooling solutions, including mechanical, electrical, and structural components.
• Experience balancing cost, quality, and reliability in product and system designs.
• In-depth knowledge of engineering and construction-related drawings and global building codes.

Desired Skills & Experience

• 15+ years of engineering experience, with specific focus on data center design or construction.
• Hands-on experience in hyperscale and co-location data center operations.
• Knowledge of sustainable and energy-efficient cooling technologies, including emerging solutions for hyperscale computing.
• Certifications such as ASHRAE, CDCDP (Certified Data Center Design Professional), or equivalent.

What You Will Be Doing

Daily Responsibilities

Strategic Market Entry Guidance:

• Conduct comprehensive market research to identify opportunities and challenges in the co-location data center cooling industry.
• Develop a strategic roadmap for market entry, focusing on cost, scalability, and energy efficiency.
• Provide insights into the competitive landscape, customer requirements, and emerging trends in hyperscale and co-location data centers.

Cooling Technology Expertise:

• Advise on the design, development, and integration of advanced cooling solutions, such as direct-to-chip liquid cooling, immersion cooling, and modular cooling systems.
• Ensure solutions align with industry standards for reliability, sustainability, and energy efficiency.
• Identify and recommend innovative technologies to optimize performance, minimize costs, and meet evolving regulatory requirements.

Infrastructure Design and Evaluation:

• Collaborate with engineering teams to evaluate data center designs, including mechanical, electrical, and structural components.
• Assess trade-offs between innovation, cost, and customer trust when integrating cooling solutions into facility offerings.
• Provide recommendations on retrofitting existing systems to improve reliability and efficiency.

Operational Availability and Reliability:

• Guide the establishment of performance standards for cooling equipment, ensuring alignment with global operational requirements.
• Develop strategies to enhance equipment reliability, including proactive maintenance and failure root cause analysis.
• Advise on best practices for managing planned and unplanned maintenance activities in co-location data centers.

Regulatory Compliance and Standards:

• Ensure adherence to all relevant building codes, safety regulations, and industry standards, including BOCA, NFPA, NEC, OSHA, and ASHRAE guidelines.
• Provide expertise in sustainability and environmental impact considerations, such as refrigerant management and energy usage optimization.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with capacity planning, business development, and service teams to align cooling solutions with customer requirements.
• Foster partnerships with equipment manufacturers and suppliers to drive product performance and reliability improvements.
• Support internal teams in developing technical competencies and operational excellence.

Thanks,

Nandit