Data Center Commissioning Specialist – Mechanical

Seneca Resources; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Resources is seeking a seasoned commissioning specialist to join our data center team in the United States. You will lead mechanical commissioning activities, perform testing and start-up, and ensure environments meet design and stakeholder expectations.

You'll work closely with clients, project teams, and contractors, applying ASHRAE/NFPA standards and TAB practices to deliver reliable, energy-efficient facilities with a focus on operational performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent years of experience.
• 10+ years of progressive experience as a mechanical commissioning specialist in activities such as utility infrastructure, life safety, mechanical systems, plumbing systems, building/facility systems/components, building automation systems/controls, and facility O&M.
• 2-3 years of focused experience as a mechanical commissioning specialist on documenting L2/L3 activities and leading L4/L5 testing for data center commissioning.
• Working knowledge of ASHRAE, NFPA, and TAB mechanical testing and code requirements.
• Understanding of the construction process.
• Must be able to clear a background check.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform mechanical commissioning activities including testing and start-up to meet design requirements and stakeholder expectations.
• Engage with owners, clients, project stakeholders, and contractors to achieve optimal outcomes focusing on operational performance and efficiency.
• Support and oversee L0-L3 commissioning activities while guiding L4-L5 testing and documentation.

Skills

Mechanical commissioning

Data center commissioning

QA/QC testing

Start-up & commissioning

L4/L5 testing leadership

ASHRAE/NFPA knowledge

Building automation systems

Construction processes understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline or equivalent experience

Job description

We challenge what is currently accepted so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you’re interested in a long and rewarding career working with the industry’s best and most innovative solution leaders, then this is where you belong.

As a commissioning specialist on our team, you will participate in on-site activities to support data center commissioning projects. You will have the opportunity to lead and perform all mechanical commissioning-related activities, to include testing (QA/QC, functional performance) and equipment and systems start-up, resulting in a safe and functional environment that meets established design requirements and stakeholder expectations. The candidate will engage in the owner's L4-L5 data center commissioning while overseeing and supporting the L0-L3 commissioning activities. You will have the responsibility of working directly with our clients, project stakeholders, and contractors to achieve the best possible outcome for the owner/client with a focus on operational performance and efficiency.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent years of experience
• 10+ years of progressive experience as a mechanical commissioning specialist in activities such as utility infrastructure, life safety, mechanical systems, plumbing systems, building/facility systems/components, building automation systems/controls, and facility O&M
• 2-3 years of focused experience as a mechanical commissioning specialist on documenting L2/L3 activities and leading L4/L5 testing for data center commissioning
• Working knowledge of ASHRAE, NFPA, and TAB mechanical testing and code requirements
• Understanding of the construction process
• Must be able to clear a background check

Responsibilities:

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Ideally the candidate will reside in the Washington DC or Northern VA Metro area— expenses will be considered for the right candidate.
• Industry-recognized commissioning certification
• IR thermography Level 1 or Level 2 certification