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Energy Plant Ops/Maint Tech-2

Energy, IL

$21.75 - $29.25/hr

Under direct supervision, monitors and operates district-cooling centrifugal chillers and associated support/distribution systems, district-heating steam boilers and associated support/distribution ...

Chiller Technician I

Columbia, MO ยท On-site

$23 - $27/hr

In addition to the CCHP Plant, we operate two chilled water district cooling loops with over 30 chillers and a total capacity of more than 34,000 tons. Our mission is to deliver cost-effective ...

Utility Locator

Mesa, AZ ยท On-site

$50K - $80K/yr

... water/district cooling system, storm water collection system, streetlights, and traffic signals (including fiber optic, telephone, and loop components). This class also performs "checks and wraps ...

District Manager - Water

New Britain, CT ยท On-site

$142.10 - $213.20/hr

Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, is seeking a District Sales Manager to join our industry leading ... Extensive knowledge of boilers, cooling towers, and wastewater treatment systems highly preferred ...

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How much do district cooling jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for district cooling in the United States is $64,227.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $78,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between District Cooling vs HVAC Technician?

AspectDistrict CoolingHVAC Technician
CredentialsEngineering degree or technical certificationHVAC certification or technical diploma
Work EnvironmentCentralized cooling plants, large-scale infrastructureBuilding sites, maintenance facilities, residential/commercial buildings
Industry UsageUtility companies, district energy providersHVAC service companies, construction firms
Job FocusDesign, operation, and maintenance of district cooling systemsInstallation, repair, and maintenance of HVAC systems

While both roles involve cooling systems, District Cooling professionals focus on large-scale centralized cooling infrastructure, whereas HVAC Technicians work on individual building systems. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus within the cooling industry.

What are the most common challenges faced by professionals working in district cooling operations?

Professionals in district cooling often encounter challenges related to system efficiency, maintenance scheduling, and ensuring uninterrupted service during peak demand periods. Managing the integration of new technologies, such as advanced monitoring systems or energy-efficient equipment, also requires constant learning and adaptability. Collaboration with engineers, facility managers, and utility providers is crucial to address these challenges effectively and maintain high customer satisfaction. Being proactive in preventive maintenance and staying updated with industry standards helps mitigate operational issues and supports career development.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a district cooling engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a District Cooling Engineer, you need a solid background in mechanical or electrical engineering, knowledge of thermodynamics, and a relevant degree or certification in HVAC systems. Familiarity with design software such as AutoCAD, SCADA systems, and energy management tools is typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and effective communication are valuable soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure efficient operation, maintenance, and optimization of district cooling systems, supporting energy efficiency and reliable service delivery.

What is district cooling?

District cooling is a centralized system that distributes chilled water from a central plant to multiple buildings for air conditioning purposes. Instead of each building having its own cooling system, district cooling uses insulated pipes to provide efficient and reliable cooling on a large scale. This approach reduces energy consumption, lowers operational costs, and minimizes environmental impact compared to traditional cooling methods. District cooling is commonly used in urban developments, business districts, and large residential areas.
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Infographic showing various District Cooling job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,227 per year, or $30.9 per hour.

Central Utility Plant (CUP) Field Service Manager

Comfortsystemsusa

Houston, TX โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago


Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Central Utility Plant (CUP) Field Service Manager is responsible for leading all field activities associated with large-scale modular utility plant projects supporting hyperscale data center campuses. This role provides technical leadership, project oversight, resource planning, quality assurance, customer coordination, and operational support from factory acceptance through site startup, integrated systems testing, and final customer acceptance. The CUP Field Service Manager serves as the primary authority for commissioning execution and coordinates field resources, subcontractors, and technical specialists to ensure safe, efficient, and successful project delivery.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop and execute commissioning strategies for multiple concurrent CUP projects.
  • Establish commissioning schedules, staffing plans, testing sequences, and project execution plans.
  • Lead commissioning activities from factory turnover through customer acceptance.
  • Coordinate pre-functional, functional, and integrated systems testing activities.
  • Manage startup and commissioning of chilled water systems, cooling towers, pumps, heat exchangers, electrical distribution systems, VFDs, PLCs, and BMS controls.
  • Support Service Project Managers during site mobilization, installation completion, and pre-commissioning activities.
  • Manage commissioning labor budgets and forecast resource requirements.
  • Coordinate startup vendors, subcontractors, and OEM representatives.
  • Provide technical guidance to Field Supervisors, Field Engineers, and Service Technicians.
  • Lead troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, controls, and integrated system issues.
  • Serve as the primary commissioning interface with customer commissioning teams.
  • Ensure compliance with company standards, customer requirements, and applicable codes and standards.
  • Promote safe execution of all commissioning activities.
  • Capture lessons learned and support continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned by Management.

JOB SKILLS:

  • Strong leadership and technical mentoring skills.
  • Advanced knowledge of central utility plant systems.
  • Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis capabilities.
  • Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
  • Ability to read engineering drawings, P&IDs, control sequences, and electrical schematics.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline.
  • Equivalent combination of military, trade, commissioning, or field leadership experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • 10+ years of experience in commissioning, startup, operations, service, or construction of industrial HVAC, district cooling, utility plants, power generation, or data center infrastructure.
  • Minimum 5 years leading commissioning teams on complex industrial or mission-critical projects.
  • Experience with chilled water plants, cooling towers, pumps, VFDs, PLCs, and building automation systems.
  • Ability to travel extensively to project sites.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

  • Data center commissioning experience.
  • Hyperscale or mission-critical facility experience.
  • Experience with modular construction and factory-built utility plant systems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Combination of office, manufacturing, and active construction site environments.
  • Travel requirement of approximately 40%-60%.
  • Ability to walk active construction sites for extended periods.
  • Ability to climb ladders and access equipment platforms.
  • Required use of PPE and compliance with site safety requirements.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Join a team driven to excel in all that we do! When you joinTAS, you join aHouston-headquartered company that is part of a large Houston-headquartered publicly traded company, Comfort Systems USA, with a solid reputation built on outstanding value, integrity, and customer focus.We offer our customers and employees the best of both worlds: a small company feel with the resources, talent, process, and international reach of a large company.

TAS delivers innovative packaged modular systems that are engineered and manufactured in one of our Houston, TX facilities and utilized in data centers, power, and commercial/industrial utility system applications. TAS has successfully delivered and commissioned over 520 packages to over 33 countries. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX and has five ISO 9001 certified manufacturing facilities in Houston, encompassing 1.2m sq. feet with proximity to major shipping ports and interstate highways. TAS manages all logistics and transportation facilitating accelerated construction at customer's facilities.

TAS' fastest growing business is the data center market. By applying deep expertise in cooling, thermodynamics, and power, TAS has developed an entire product line that revolutionizes data center delivery.

With our tremendous market potential, advanced technological systems, entrepreneurial culture as well as a talented and productive workforce, we continue to set and exceed aggressive market penetration and financial goals. More information is available on the company website at: www.tas.com.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: TAS has a tobacco-free workplace policy, under which individuals are not allowed to smoke or use tobacco or nicotine products on the TAS premises, while conducting TAS business off premises or take "smoking" breaks during working hours. "smoking" and "tobacco or nicotine products" includes, but is not limited to, product such as cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, pipes, vaping, all forms of smokeless tobacco (chewing tobacco, snuff, dip) and clove cigarettes

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

Applications and resumes will be kept on file for a limited time and the Company is under no duty or obligation to contact applicants if they are not selected for the job applied for or if other jobs become available in the future. Applicants that desire to apply for a job that becomes available at the Company in the future, should submit a new employment application or resume.

TAS Energy Inc. guarantees equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin