Commissioning Specialist I

IPS-Integrated Project Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Springtide Project Services, a division of IPS-Integrated Project Services, seeks a Commissioning Specialist I to join our MCHT Team. You will execute test procedures, document results, and learn mission-critical systems while contributing to safe, reliable, and on-schedule delivery.

Responsibilities span testing, verification, documentation, safety compliance, and collaboration with engineers, vendors, and contractors.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in Data Operations, System Support, or Commissioning Activities.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data validation techniques.
• Excellent organizational, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with ASHRAE, NFPA, and local building codes.
• Able to read and interpret construction drawings and one-line drawings.
• OSHA 10 and First Aid/CPR certification must be maintained during employment.

Responsibilities

• Support the commissioning team in executing test procedures, recording data, and resolving basic defects under close supervision.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute commissioning activities for mechanical, electrical, and associated systems.
• Develop and execute commissioning plans, conduct performance tests, verify control systems, and ensure systems meet specs.
• Identify and report deviations from standards or project specifications; maintain quality.
• Maintain records of commissioning activities, test results, and discrepancies; prepare reports for management.
• Ensure adherence to ASHRAE, NFPA, and local building codes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and contractors to coordinate commissioning.
• Investigate and diagnose mechanical system issues; implement solutions to optimize performance.
• Provide guidance and training to data center staff on proper use and maintenance of systems.
• Assist in preventive maintenance planning to minimize downtime and enhance reliability.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Data validation

Organizational skills

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer systems, engineering, or related field

Job description

Job Description

At Springtide, a division of IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, we listen, understand, and lean into complex challenges to unlock new solutions and realize opportunities with our partners. Distinguished by our agility, creativity, expertise, and owner’s perspective, we deliver faster time-to-market and longer-lasting value, enabling you to do more. We are looking for a talented Commissioning Specialist I to join our dedicated MCHT Team.

In this role, you'll execute test procedures, capture results, and learn mission-critical systems while helping deliver reliable capacity safely and on schedule.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support the commissioning team in executing test procedures, recording data, and resolving basic defects under close supervision. Learns site safety, systems, and commissioning methods.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute commissioning activities for mechanical, electrical, and associated systems.
• Testing and Verification: Develop and execute commissioning plans, conduct performance tests, verify control systems, and ensure that mechanical systems meet design specifications and operational requirements.
• Quality Control: Identify and report deviations from standards or project specifications, working to ensure that mechanical systems are built and maintained to the highest quality standards.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive records of commissioning activities, test results, and discrepancies. Prepare detailed reports for management and regulatory compliance.
• Safety and Compliance: Ensure that mechanical systems adhere to relevant industry regulations, standards, and safety guidelines, such as ASHRAE, NFPA, and local building codes.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional project teams, engineering teams, vendors, and contractors to coordinate commissioning activities, resolve issues, and ensure successful project delivery.
• Problem Resolution: Investigate and diagnose mechanical system issues, working with relevant teams to implement effective solutions, troubleshoot problems, and optimize system performance.
• Training and Support: Provide guidance and training to data center staff and operators on the proper use and maintenance of mechanical systems.
• Preventive Maintenance: Assist in planning and implementing preventive maintenance programs for mechanical systems to minimize downtime and maximize reliability.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 0-2 years of experience in Data Operations, System Support, or Commissioning Activities.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data validation techniques.
• Excellent organizational, troubleshooting, and communication skills
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations, such as ASHRAE, NFPA, and local building codes.
• Able to read and interpret construction drawings and one-line drawings.
• OSHA 10 and First Aid/CPR certification (IPS will provide tools) must be maintained during employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer systems, engineering, or related field.
• Commissioning and System startup experience.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods.
• Must possess the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required.
• Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to climb ladders as necessary.

Work Environment

• Must be able to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, which may include exposure to varying working conditions.
• Must be able to adhere to strict cleanroom gowning protocols

Travel

• Travel based on the project location.
• Must be willing to travel up to 75% of the time.
• Travel will be per the IPS Travel Policy, client-specific travel policy, or project-specific travel plan.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.

Safety

• This position is a safety-sensitive position.
• The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research or other "non-administrative" areas.

About Us

Springtide Project Services is a full-service technical consultancy providing Architectural, Engineering, Construction, Project and Program Management, and Commissioning services to advanced technology industries, including the semiconductor, mission-critical data center, renewable energy, electric vehicle, and display sectors. We bring deep subject matter expertise as well as proven, reliable execution experience to bear on complex projects. The name Springtide represents our culture and values as an agile organization providing fresh, dynamic, and innovative solutions to help our clients optimize their project outcomes. We are energetic, driven, and curious, and take a sophisticated approach to every client project, enabling a critical scope to be executed; we walk in our clients’ shoes, we listen, we are curious, and we excel in a thriving collaborative culture, proactively leaning into challenges with a solutions mindset. We focus on collaborative engagement, alignment, and optimized execution, enabling our clients to do more and to achieve their business success. Springtide is a division of IPS-Integrated Project Services, LLC.

Specialties

Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Program Management, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCM, and augmented resourcing services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Springtide without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran, marital, or citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. Springtide is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.