Data Center Commissioning Technician: IO & Waterflow Expert

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

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