Commissioning Manager

ZealoTech People; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ZealoTech People seeks a seasoned Commissioning Engineer to lead commissioning, pre-commissioning, startup and functional testing for mission-critical facilities in Phoenix, AZ. You will supervise on-site teams and coordinate with project managers, electrical and mechanical contractors, vendors, and facility operators.

You will develop and execute commissioning plans, test procedures, checklists, and schedules; review drawings and specs; troubleshoot issues; ensure safety and quality; and

Qualifications

• Experience in commissioning, electrical or mechanical systems, equipment startup, field engineering, or technical operations.
• Experience in data centers, hyperscale facilities, mission-critical infrastructure, or relevant military technical operations.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power systems, mechanical equipment, generators, HVAC, controls, or related critical infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with troubleshooting, equipment testing, inspections, and technical documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, equipment manuals, specifications, and test procedures.
• Experience coordinating technicians, contractors, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of workplace safety procedures and technical quality requirements.
• Willingness to work onsite and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate commissioning, pre-commissioning, startup, and functional testing activities for mission-critical facilities.
• Oversee testing and verification of electrical and mechanical systems including generators, UPS, switchgear, transformers, HVAC, and cooling systems.
• Develop and execute commissioning plans, test procedures, checklists, and schedules.
• Coordinate with project managers, commissioning engineers, contractors, vendors, and facility operations teams.
• Review construction drawings, equipment submittals, specifications, and commissioning documentation.

Skills

Commissioning

Data centers

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Testing

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Safety procedures

On-site travel

Job description

• Lead and coordinate commissioning, pre-commissioning, startup, and functional testing activities for mission-critical facilities.
• Oversee the testing and verification of critical electrical and mechanical systems, including generators, UPS systems, switchgear, transformers, power distribution, HVAC, chillers, pumps, and cooling systems.
• Develop and execute commissioning plans, test procedures, checklists, and schedules.
• Coordinate with project managers, commissioning engineers, electrical and mechanical contractors, equipment vendors, and facility operations teams.
• Review construction drawings, equipment submittals, technical specifications, and commissioning documentation.
• Troubleshoot equipment and system issues, identify deficiencies, and coordinate corrective actions.
• Verify that systems operate according to design requirements, project specifications, and applicable safety standards.
• Track commissioning progress, testing results, outstanding issues, and project milestones.
• Maintain accurate commissioning records, test reports, deficiency logs, and turnover documentation.
• Support integrated systems testing (IST), where applicable, to verify that interconnected systems operate together as intended.
• Enforce safety procedures and ensure compliance with site requirements during testing and startup activities.
• Lead commissioning teams, provide technical guidance, and ensure work is completed efficiently and to the required quality standards.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in commissioning, electrical or mechanical systems, equipment startup, field engineering, or technical operations.
• Experience in data centers, hyperscale facilities, mission-critical infrastructure, or relevant military technical operations.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power systems, mechanical equipment, generators, HVAC, controls, or related critical infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with troubleshooting, equipment testing, inspections, and technical documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, equipment manuals, specifications, and test procedures.
• Experience coordinating technicians, contractors, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of workplace safety procedures and technical quality requirements.
• Willingness to work onsite and travel as required.