Lead Mech/Elec Field Technician (HE)
HANLEY ENERGY GROUP · hanleyenergy.com
AshburnLead / Manager3–5 yrs
The job in short
Mechanical and electrical field technician.
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Details
- Found
- 21 d ago · posted 2026-08-20
- Location as listed
- Ashburn, VA, USA
- Role
- Maintenance Technician
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Job Details: Job Location: IAD - Ashburn, VA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $43.27 - $48.08Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Professional Services, Lead Field Technician
The Lead Field Technician will be the head of a critical team ensuring that key mechanical equipment is operating correctly in a hyperscale data center environment. This team will install, design and test critical cooling equipment. They will direct and support their team to ensure that high company standards are upheld, and work is completed safely and efficiently. They will be the key on-site representative of the company and will work with outside stakeholders to ensure project success. The best fit for this role will be an individual who is highly motivated and technically strong. They must excel at communication and be a strong leader.
Field Technician Roles and Responsibilities
Lead Technical Team of 4-5 People
Attend Customer Meetings as Primary Company Representative
Allocate Team Resources to Ensure Project Success
Assist with Hiring and Development for This and Similar Teams
Be the Subject Matter Expert on the Product
Qualifications: Desired qualifications include:
3-5 years of industry experience with mechanical systems including heat exchangers, air handlers, pumps, fans, valves and controls instrumentation.
1-2 years of experience as a team lead with the ability to manage, support and educate small teams of 4-5 people
Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
Strong documentation and reporting skills
Technical degrees/certifications in relevant fields (STEM, MEP, SCADA)
Experience commissioning HVAC, cooling, or critical infrastructure systems
Experience with chilled water, condenser water, and refrigerant-based cooling systems
Experience with PLCs, controls, and automation systems
Experience performing functional testing, start-up, and commissioning activities
Willingness to travel is required (No more than 25%)
Understanding of data center cooling infrastructure (preferred)
Ideal Backgrounds
Candidates with experience in:
Data center commissioning
Data center installation
Mission critical facilities
HVAC commissioning
HVAC Installation
Controls and automation
Industrial refrigeration
Power generation or utility systems
Mechanical/electrical field service engineering
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