Commissioning Manager, Mechanical

Fluidstack

$100K — $130K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in commissioning for mechanical and electrical systems in mission-critical environments.
  • Experience with ASHRAE or BCxA commissioning guidelines is preferred.
  • Knowledge of mechanical systems including chillers, cooling towers, and HVAC controls.
  • Experience with electrical testing per NETA specifications is a plus.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead chilled water and HVAC commissioning efforts for data centers.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders including contractors and vendors during multiple projects.
  • Conduct pre-site and on-site testing including mechanical and electrical checks.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve startup issues for mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Validate sequences of operation for commissioning across all phases.

Benefits

  • Competitive total compensation package including equity.
  • Retirement or pension plan aligned with local standards.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • Generous paid time off policy in line with local practices.
Full Job Description
About the Role

We are seeking a Commissioning Manager, Mechanical Data Centers with experience leading chilled water, HVAC, and overall mechanical commissioning efforts for our high-performance Data Centers. This role requires a deep understanding of pre-commissioning and commissioning across all commissioning phases (Level 1-5) for mechanical systems. The role will require stakeholder coordination while acting as the Owner's Commissioning Mechanical lead for general contractors, designers, and vendors across multiple projects/sites.

Key responsibilities:.
  • Knowledge & experience with ASHRAE or BCxA commissioning guidelines preferred.
  • Knowledge & experience with applicable mechanical testing, balancing, flushing, pressure testing, and startup procedures for mission critical infrastructure.
  • Be knowledgeable with commissioning of equipment listed below and not limited to:
    Chillers, Cooling Towers, Dry Coolers, Pumps, CRAH Units, CRAC Units, Air Handling Units (AHU), Make-Up Air Units (MAU), Computer Room Ventilation Systems, Heat Exchangers, Expansion Tanks, Pressurization Units, Water Treatment Systems, Piping Distribution Systems, Control Valves, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Building Management System (BMS), HVAC Control Systems, Leak Detection Systems, Fuel Oil Transfer Systems related to mechanical plant operation, and associated mechanical control sequences.
  • The ideal candidate shall possess theoretical and practical knowledge in the commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and operation of mechanical systems and related controls.
  • Testing & Validation: Conducting pre-site testing and on-site functional testing, flushing and pressure testing verification, sequence of operations validation, and mechanical performance checks.
  • Troubleshooting: Diagnosing and resolving issues during startup and providing ongoing system support.
Basic Qualifications:
  • Knowledge & experience with ASHRAE or BCxA commissioning guidelines preferred.
  • Knowledge & experience with InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA) test specifications
  • Be knowledgeable with Commissioning of equipment listed below and not limited to:
    • Generator, Generator Paralleling Switchgear, High / Medium / Low Voltage Transformer (XFMR), Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS Systems), Battery Systems, High / Medium / Low Voltage Switchgear (SWGR), Low Voltage Main Switchboards (MSB), PLC Control, Automatic and Semi-Automatic Switching Controls, Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS), Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS), Static Transfer Switch (STS), Power Distribution Unit (PDU), Busways, Remote Power Panel (RPP),Grounding Systems, Lighting Control Systems
  • The ideal candidate shall possess theoretical and practical knowledge in the commissioning, testing and troubleshooting of electrical systems and related controls.
  • Will be expected to assess and test at a high technical level. This role requires the candidate to have technical competency, organizational skills, good communication skills.
  • Testing & Validation: Conducting pre-site testing and on-site functional testing, electrical checks, and mechanical adjustments.
  • Troubleshooting: Diagnosing and resolving issues during startup and providing ongoing system support.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of control systems and electrical systems experience is a plus.
  • BSc/MSc in Mechanical Engineering with 5 or more years of mission-critical project experience, or relevant and applicable industry experience.
  • Minimum of 5 or more years of experience in Hyperscale Data Center commissioning with mission-critical project experience, or relevant and applicable industry experience.


Salary & Benefits
  • Competitive total compensation package (salary + equity).
  • Retirement or pension plan, in line with local norms.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Generous PTO policy, in line with local norms.


We are committed to pay equity and transparency.

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