Data Center Commissioner

INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION PROS LLC; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Project-based travel

Job summary

IR Pros is seeking an experienced Data Center Commissioner specializing in mechanical and cooling systems for mission-critical data centers. This role focuses on commissioning through the project lifecycle—from equipment installation to Functional Performance Testing (FPT) and Integrated Systems Testing (IST)—with remote, nationwide opportunities across the US.

The ideal candidate has 3–6+ years of data center commissioning experience, strong knowledge of chilled-water and CRAH/CRAC systems, and

Qualifications

• 3–6+ years of data center commissioning experience.
• Strong mechanical/HVAC commissioning background.
• Experience with Levels 1–5 commissioning.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, control diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Commission mechanical and cooling systems across Levels 1–5.
• Review mechanical drawings, P&IDs, equipment submittals, specifications, and sequences of operation.
• Coordinate equipment startup with contractors and manufacturers.
• Verify operation of sensors, valves, actuators, pumps, VFDs, alarms, safeties, and controls.
• Execute Functional Performance Testing and support Integrated Systems Testing.

Skills

Data center commissioning

HVAC commissioning

Troubleshooting

Field coordination

Technical reporting

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Excel

Job description

Data Center Commissioner – Cooling SystemsIR Pros | Fully Remote, Anywhere in the US | Data Centers / Mission CriticalFull-Time |Fully Remote |Project-Based Travel | Data Centers / Mission CriticalAbout IR ProsIR Pros provides commissioning, engineering, construction, and technical services for complex industrial and mission-critical environments. Our commissioning professionals bring extensive field experience supporting systems from initial equipment verification and installation through startup, functional performance testing, integrated systems testing, documentation, and final turnover.IR Pros follows a comprehensive Levels 1–5 commissioning process, helping ensure critical cooling systems are properly installed, started, tested, integrated, and operating according to design requirements.As IR Pros continues to expand within the data center market, we are looking for experienced commissioning professionals who understand the cooling infrastructure required to support today's high-density, mission-critical facilities.Position OverviewIR Pros is seeking an experienced Data Center Commissioner specializing in mechanical and cooling systems for mission-critical data center environments. This position will be responsible for commissioning critical cooling infrastructure throughout the project lifecycle, from equipment installation and startup through Functional Performance Testing (FPT), Integrated Systems Testing (IST), and final turnover.The ideal candidate has 3–6+ years of data center commissioning experience with a strong understanding of mechanical cooling systems and their associated controls. This is a hands-on, field-focused commissioning position requiring strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with clients, contractors, engineers, controls teams, equipment manufacturers, and other commissioning professionals.Data Center Cooling SystemsChilled-water systemsAir-cooled and water-cooled chillersCooling towers and heat-rejection systemsPrimary and secondary chilled-water pumpsCondenser-water systemsCRAH and CRAC unitsComputer-room cooling systemsIn-row cooling systemsAir-handling and ventilation systemsHeat exchangersPumps, valves, actuators, VFDs, and associated mechanical equipmentBuilding Management Systems (BMS)Mechanical controls and sequences of operationTemperature, pressure, flow, and humidity monitoringRedundant cooling systems and failure/recovery sequencesLiquid cooling and high-density data center cooling systems, where applicableLevels 1–5 CommissioningLevel 1 – Factory & Equipment Verification Review equipment submittals, specifications, sequences of operation, factory testing documentation, and commissioning requirements.Level 2 – Installation Verification Perform field inspections and pre-functional checks to verify cooling equipment, piping, controls, instrumentation, and supporting systems are properly installed and ready for startup.Level 3 – Startup & Pre-Functional Testing Coordinate equipment startup with contractors and manufacturers. Verify controls, sensors, valves, VFDs, safeties, alarms, interlocks, and system operation.Level 4 – Functional Performance Testing (FPT) Execute functional testing of cooling systems under multiple operating conditions to verify performance against design intent and sequences of operation.Level 5 – Integrated Systems Testing (IST) Support and execute integrated testing of mission-critical cooling infrastructure, including equipment failures, loss-of-power scenarios, redundancy, automatic transfer, recovery sequences, and system response under simulated data center operating conditions.Qualifications & Experience3–6+ years of data center commissioning experienceStrong mechanical/HVAC commissioning backgroundExperience commissioning mission-critical data center cooling infrastructureExperience with Levels 1–5 commissioningStrong knowledge of chilled-water and heat-rejection systemsExperience with CRAH/CRAC systems and other data center cooling equipmentUnderstanding of BMS and mechanical controlsAbility to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, control diagrams, specifications, and sequences of operationExperience executing Functional Performance TestingExperience supporting Integrated Systems TestingStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving skillsAbility to identify deficiencies and drive issues through resolutionStrong written documentation and reporting skillsAbility to communicate effectively with clients, engineers, contractors, vendors, and field personnelKey ResponsibilitiesCommission mechanical and cooling systems supporting mission-critical data center operationsPerform commissioning activities across Levels 1–5Review mechanical drawings, P&IDs, equipment submittals, specifications, and sequences of operationPerform installation verification and pre-functional inspectionsCoordinate equipment startup with contractors and manufacturersVerify proper operation of sensors, valves, actuators, pumps, VFDs, alarms, safeties, and controlsExecute Functional Performance Testing of cooling systemsParticipate in and support Integrated Systems TestingTest redundancy, failure, recovery, and emergency operating sequencesVerify BMS operation and mechanical system controlsIdentify, document, track, and help resolve commissioning deficienciesMaintain accurate commissioning documentation, test records, and issue logsCoordinate commissioning activities with project schedules and construction milestonesWork directly with clients, contractors, engineering teams, controls providers, equipment manufacturers, and other project stakeholdersSupport final system acceptance, documentation, and turnoverWhat We're Looking ForWe're looking for a commissioner who understands cooling systems — not simply someone who has worked around data centers. The right candidate understands how mission-critical cooling systems operate as an integrated system, can troubleshoot problems in the field, understands sequences of operation and controls, and can verify that equipment performs properly during normal operation as well as failure and recovery scenarios.Experience with large-scale hyperscale, colocation, cloud, or other mission-critical data center environments is highly preferred.Join IR ProsIR Pros is expanding its commissioning capabilities within the rapidly growing data center market. This position provides the opportunity to work on complex, high-performance cooling infrastructure supporting some of today's most demanding mission-critical environments.If you have strong mechanical commissioning experience and understand what it takes to keep a data center cool, reliable, and operational, we want to hear from you.