Commissioning Manager, Mechanical

Fluidstack

$120K — $150K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in commissioning for mechanical systems in data centers.
  • Strong understanding of ASHRAE or BCxA commissioning guidelines.
  • Experience with mechanical systems including chillers, cooling towers, and HVAC controls.
  • Proficiency in testing, troubleshooting, and operation of both mechanical and electrical systems.
  • BSc/MSc in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience with mission-critical projects.

Responsibilities

  • Lead chilled water and HVAC commissioning efforts for data centers.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders, including general contractors and vendors.
  • Conduct pre-commissioning and commissioning activities across all phases for mechanical systems.
  • Perform mechanical testing, balancing, and startup procedures for infrastructure.
  • Diagnose and resolve startup issues while providing ongoing system support.

Benefits

  • Competitive total compensation package including salary and equity.
  • Retirement or pension plan according to local norms.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • Generous paid time off policy aligned with local standards.
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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