Data Center Commissioning Technician

Akkodis; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Data Center Commissioning Technician to support data center operations through hands-on testing, monitoring, and troubleshooting of automated cooling and waterflow systems in Cedar Rapids, IA. This highly technical role requires experience with analog valves, PSI testing, TSI equipment, and water-based cooling infrastructure used in modern data centers.

The candidate should have strong mechanical aptitude, familiarity with industrial waterflow systems, and the ability to run

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with waterflow systems, analog valves, and PSI/pressure testing in an industrial or data center setting.
• Familiarity with TSI instrumentation or similar testing tools.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, cooling processes, or building automation systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot, identify root causes, and resolve mechanical and system issues.
• Comfortable working onsite in a high-availability data center environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform IO testing across critical systems within the data center environment.
• Inspect, test, and verify the operation of analog valves, including opening/closing performance and responsiveness.
• Work with water-based cooling systems, ensuring proper waterflow, pressure levels, and system integrity.
• Conduct PSI testing and monitor pressure behavior across pipeline and equipment connections.
• Utilize TSI meters/sensors and related instrumentation to validate system performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve service errors along all operational points in the system.
• Document test results, errors, and maintenance activities with high attention to detail.
• Collaborate with specialized running crews to support system commissioning or recalibration efforts.
• Ensure compliance with all site safety procedures and operational standards.
• PLC Troubleshooting

Skills

waterflow systems

analog valves

PSI testing

IO testing

TSI instrumentation

mechanical aptitude

team collaboration

onsite work

Tools

TSI meters/sensors

PSI testing equipment

industrial instrumentation

Job description

Data Center Commissioning Technician

We are seeking a Data Center Commissioning Technician to support data center operations through hands-on testing, monitoring, and troubleshooting of automated cooling and waterflow systems.

Location:

Onsite - Cedar Rapids, IA area

Compensation:

$35-$45/hr -The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Hours:

40 hours/week

Position Overview

We are seeking a Data Center Commissioning Technician to support data center operations through hands-on testing, monitoring, and troubleshooting of automated cooling and waterflow systems. This role is highly technical and requires strong experience working with analog valves, PSI testing, TSI equipment, and water-based cooling infrastructure commonly used in modern data centers.

The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude, familiarity with industrial waterflow systems, and the ability to run IO tests and assess service errors across all system points. This position also involves coordinating with specialized running crews to ensure accurate testing and system performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform IO (Input/Output) testing across critical systems within the data center environment.
• Inspect, test, and verify the operation of analog valves, including opening/closing performance and responsiveness.
• Work with water-based cooling systems, ensuring proper waterflow, pressure levels, and system integrity.
• Conduct PSI testing and monitor pressure behavior across pipeline and equipment connections.
• Utilize TSI meters/sensors and related instrumentation to validate system performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve service errors along all operational points in the system.
• Document test results, errors, and maintenance activities with high attention to detail.
• Collaborate with specialized running crews to support system commissioning or recalibration efforts.
• Ensure compliance with all site safety procedures and operational standards.
• PLC Troubleshooting

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with waterflow systems, analog valves, and PSI/pressure testing in an industrial or data center setting.
• Familiarity with TSI instrumentation or similar testing tools.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, cooling processes, or building automation systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot, identify root causes, and resolve mechanical and system issues.
• Comfortable working onsite in a high-availability data center environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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