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# Lead Chiller Technician at XNRGY Climate Systems

- **Company:** XNRGY Climate Systems
- **Location:** Amarillo, TX
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-11-06
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-10
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/xnrgy-climate-systems/c357501a-6842-40f7-a6bd-c88fce326cc5

## Job description

Work on Next-Gen AI Data Center Cooling Systems XNRGY Climate Systems designs and manufactures advanced cooling systems for data centers and other mission-critical environments. Our Field Operations team commissions oil-free centrifugal chillers, computer room air handlers (CRAHs), and fan arrays at customer sites across North America.

## About the Role

Lead field commissioning and service work for XNRGY’s advanced cooling systems. You’ll represent XNRGY at customer sites, lead assigned crews, and take responsibility for safe, high-quality startup, testing, troubleshooting, and technical documentation. This is a travel-intensive role working at active construction sites and live data centers. Assignments may involve nights, weekends, shutdowns, and extended periods on site. Travel & Location

- Regional role with assignments across North America
- Travel rotations follow either two weeks in the field / one week home or three weeks in the field / one week home
- Flights are used instead of long drives, and private accommodations are provided
- The work schedule is published in advance
- Field assignments may include active construction sites and live data centers

## Why Join

- Work hands-on with oil-free centrifugal chillers, variable frequency drives, two-tier controls, CRAHs, and fan arrays
- Help establish commissioning procedures, field standards, and XNRGY’s technician certification program
- Receive company-funded role-related trade, commissioning, controls, product, and safety training
- Use company-provided tools, calibrated instruments, personal protective equipment, laptop, mobile device, and vehicle
- Build toward field subject matter expert, Advanced Trainer, Commissioning Engineer, or Manager of Field Operations roles
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and retirement provisions

## What You’ll Do

- Lead Commissioning: Lead delivery and site acceptance, pre-functional verification, startup, and performance testing for chillers, CRAH units, and fan arrays
- Coordinate Site Work: Follow commissioning plans and coordinate with third-party commissioning authorities and other site teams
- Verify Readiness and Safety: Confirm installation, site conditions, and required services before energizing equipment; stop and escalate unsafe or unready conditions
- Troubleshoot Equipment: Diagnose faults using alarms, trends, and systematic troubleshooting; safely isolate, recover, shut down, and restart equipment
- Service Chillers: Perform refrigerant-side work, including evacuation, charging, leak detection, and recovery, in accordance with local requirements
- Diagnose Controls and Drives: Work across chiller PLCs and compressor controllers; verify released software and firmware; configure network settings; and troubleshoot BAS integration over BACnet, Modbus, and EtherNet/IP
- Interpret System Behavior: Review sequences of operation, diagnose variable frequency drive faults, and assess compressor behavior, including surge and capacity limits
- Document Work: Complete commissioning records and field reports with readings, photographs, signatures, unit and activity details, deficiencies, and issue tracking
- Lead and Mentor: Assign crew work, maintain quality standards, supervise service partners, and mentor technicians
- Manage Scope: Identify work outside the sold scope before performing it and report it for pricing
- Represent XNRGY: Communicate professionally with customers, general contractors, commissioning authorities, and other trades

## What You Bring

- At least 10 years of commercial or industrial chiller experience, including at least five years working directly with centrifugal machines
- A master refrigeration mechanic qualification and a recognized trade qualification, such as NITC STAR HVACR Mastery, 313A, a provincial equivalent, Red Seal endorsement, or demonstrably equivalent training
- Direct experience performing chiller startups and commissioning, with the ability to explain equipment commissioned, faults encountered, and troubleshooting decisions
- Controls, automation, and networking experience sufficient to commission and troubleshoot chiller systems and BAS integration without an on-site controls specialist
- Experience working under a third-party commissioning authority on mission-critical or comparable projects, alongside general contractors and other trades
- EPA Section 608 Universal certification in the United States, or the equivalent required in the jurisdiction of work
- Current NFPA 70E or CSA Z462 qualification; OSHA 10- or 30-hour Construction training or Canadian equivalent; and a valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record
- Experience producing complete, technically defensible field documentation and mentoring or developing junior technicians
- Ability to work independently, meet construction schedules, stay composed under pressure, and escalate unfamiliar issues early
- Commissioning credentials, RSES refrigeration certifications, manufacturer controls or networking certifications, or a second electrical trade qualification are an asset Comp & Perks
- Travel pay from home airport to hotel and back, car rental, housing, per diem food allowance. Keep your travel points
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, 2 weeks vacation, 1 week sick time, 10+ paid holidays.
- Company-funded role-related training and certification; training time is paid and training periods count toward the rotation
- Company-provided tools, calibrated instruments, personal protective equipment, laptop, mobile device, and vehicle
- Private accommodations during travel assignments
- Published travel rotations of two weeks on / one week off or three weeks on / one week off

Company Description XNRGY Climate Systems is a North American provider of sustainable design and advanced manufacturing of custom air treatment and liquid cooling systems. Our equipment supports data centers, healthcare, pharmaceutical and semiconductor facilities, electric vehicle battery manufacturing, and life sciences. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and provide reasonable accommodation upon request throughout the selection process. Are you ready to join our team? Help commission the cooling systems that support the next generation of data centers. Apply today.

## About XNRGY Climate Systems

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: XNRGY Climate Systems designs and manufactures high-performance, sustainable thermal management and liquid cooling systems for mission-critical environments like data centers and clean rooms.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Growth/Expansion Stage)
- **Headquarters**: Mesa, Arizona, USA (with manufacturing in Montreal, Canada and operations in Mexico)
- **Founded**: 2019
- **Founders**: Wais Jalali (Founder & CEO) and Sham Ahmed (President Emeritus and Co-Founder)

## Core Business
- **Industries**: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Data Center Infrastructure, HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning), Clean Technology
- **Target Customers**: Hyperscale data centers, healthcare facilities, battery plants, pharmaceutical clean rooms, and life sciences operations (primarily B2B/Enterprise)
- **Mission/Purpose**: To redefine performance cooling by building the world’s most advanced and eco-friendly thermal management systems, focusing on energy efficiency, water conservation, and reducing carbon footprints for critical infrastructure.

## Products & Services
XNRGY offers a range of advanced hardware systems for precise climate control:
- **XNChiller**: Chillers utilizing oil-free, frictionless compressors with Aero-Lift™ bearing technology for high efficiency and reliability.
- **CRAH/CRAC Units**: Computer Room Air Handler/Conditioner units for modular capacity and redundancy.
- **XNFan**: High-efficiency fan arrays designed for N-1 redundancy with low noise and vibration.
- **AHU’s**: Custom Air Handling Units with intelligent control systems for reduced operating costs.
- **DAHU**: Ultra-precise dehumidification systems with leakage rates of less than 1%.
- **XNFilter**: Scalable air purification solutions featuring proprietary DFS (Disinfecting Filtration System) technology.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Total Funding (3 prior rounds, details undisclosed) / Headcount of 247 employees (+94.8% YoY) [linkedin.com]
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Clients include Apple, Microsoft, Motorola, and Equinix. Certified by AMCA and AHRI for performance.
- **Growth Signals**: Explosive growth trajectory: 247 employees (+94.8% YoY) [linkedin.com]. Delivering 1.4 GW of thermal resilience to the Texas AI Corridor. Awarded a multi-year allocation (2026-2031) by a hyperscaler. Opened a 275k sqft "Mesa 1" facility in Arizona and began production on a second 330k sqft "Mesa 2" chiller plant.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Specialized Moat**: End-to-end focus on *waterless* and ultra-efficient cooling for high-density AI and hyperscale data centers in water-scarce regions (like the US Southwest). Addresses a critical bottleneck for AI infrastructure.
- **Proprietary Technology**: Patented Aero-Lift™ bearing technology and DFS filtration systems.
- **Speed & Scale**: Claims "fastest delivery in the industry" for modular CRAH units, combined with massive US manufacturing capacity scaling up to over 600k sqft.
- **Veteran Leadership**: Led by a team with over 40+ years of combined industry experience and certifications from ASHRAE and AMCA.

## Strategic Focus
- **Current Priorities**: Aggressive scaling of US manufacturing capacity (Mesa, AZ) to meet hyperscaler demand. Focus on liquid cooling and next-generation chiller technology for AI workloads.
- **Direction for Growth**: Deepening partnerships with hyperscale cloud providers and expanding physical footprint to serve the "AI Corridor" in Texas and the broader US market.

## Why Work Here
- **Impact**: The opportunity to work on critical infrastructure that powers AI and the internet, with a direct focus on sustainability and energy efficiency.
- **Growth Trajectory**: The company is experiencing hypergrowth (nearly doubling headcount YoY) with 54 active job postings, offering significant career advancement potential for early employees.
- **Culture**: Described as a team of problem-solvers driven by sustainability and innovation. Values include commitment to building a sustainable future.
- **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Primarily **in-office** (Mesa, AZ and Montreal, Canada), typical for manufacturing and hardware engineering roles.
- **Engineering Culture**: Heavy emphasis on R&D, thermodynamics, and mechanical/electrical engineering. Roles available across Thermodynamics, Electrical Engineering, and Application Engineering.

## Sources
1. [xnrgy.com](https://xnrgy.com/) - Company Homepage
2. [xnrgy.com/our-story](https://xnrgy.com/our-story/) - Company History & Timeline
3. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/xnrgy-climate-systems) - Employee Data & Growth Metrics
4. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/xnrgy-climate-systems) - Company Profile & Job Listings

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