Opportunity

ThermalWorks has an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about sustainability and eager to be part of an innovative company that’s on a journey to transform the world’s infrastructure.

We are seeking a Factory Test Operations Manager to oversee factory testing operations for high-capacity, mission-critical data center chillers at our Salt Lake City facility.

In this role, you will directly manage and supervise a team of Product Testing Technicians responsible for the setup, pre-commissioning, charging, troubleshooting, and full-load performance testing of data center chillers. You will oversee daily testing activities, assign work, coordinate schedules and resources, and ensure all testing is completed safely, accurately, and in accordance with established procedures and performance specifications.

You will be responsible for ensuring that every unit meets the required quality and performance standards before shipment, including overseeing Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT). You will also maintain the operational readiness of the factory test facility, including test equipment, supporting systems, and instrumentation calibration.

This position is ideal for an experienced HVAC/R professional with strong hands-on knowledge of refrigeration, hydronic systems, and electrical power, combined with the leadership skills needed to manage technicians and drive efficient, high-quality testing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Management
• Factory Testing & Performance Validation
• Facility & Equipment Readiness

Education and Experience

Required

• At least 10 years of experience in the HVAC industry.
• EPA certification or equivalent credentials required for refrigerant handling.
• Strong hands-on experience with refrigeration systems.
• Experience with hydronic systems, including pumps, valves, and glycol/water systems.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, including single- and three-phase power.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Proven troubleshooting skills across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience leading, supervising, or mentoring technicians in a technical, manufacturing, service, or testing environment.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage schedules, coordinate resources, and prioritize multiple testing activities.

Preferred

• Experience with factory testing, product performance testing, or Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
• Experience managing product testing, commissioning, service, or HVAC/R technicians.
• Familiarity with controls, sensors, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
• HVAC/R technical training or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience working with large-capacity chillers or mission-critical data center cooling systems.
• Experience developing or improving testing procedures and troubleshooting processes.

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About ThermalWorks

ThermalWorks transforms data center cooling with ultra-efficient, modular systems that support dynamic AI workloads in any climate, with zero water consumption. Its multi-function chillers unify dry, trim, and full mechanical cooling into a single adaptive platform engineered to maximize tokens per watt.

About Endeavour

Endeavour builds technology infrastructure for the benefit of all. As the AI revolution drives unprecedented demand for resources, Endeavour provides the integrated infrastructure required to support global innovation while restoring the local environments we serve.

Inspired by nature, we design infrastructure as a cohesive system where every element feeds another to create a cycle of regeneration. This vision is realized through the Endeavour Stack, a collection of next-generation technologies that solve critical challenges in data, energy, materials, and water. Together, our systems allow AI cloud providers to scale with speed and agility, bypassing the constraints of traditional infrastructure.

At Endeavour, we do things differently. As a purpose trust, we reinvest profits to solve global problems. We are a collection of changemakers driven by our connection to each other, our communities, and our planet. By bringing proven experts together to move fast and cut through complexity, we are building a new model for infrastructure that delivers lasting benefits to our customers and local communities.

Position Overview

Position: Factory Test Operations Manager

Full-Time or Part-Time: Full-Time

Reports to: Director, Research & Development

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Contact: recruiting@endeavourii.com