Data Center Cooling Systems Commissioning Technician

Xai; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceXAI seeks a highly skilled Mechanical Commissioning Technician to support the buildout and startup of its high-performance data centers. This role involves commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of cooling, air handling, and fluid distribution systems for AI infrastructure.

You will work with construction, engineering, and operations teams to ensure safe, reliable, and high-quality mechanical systems from installation to turnover.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on mechanical commissioning or field technician experience in data centers, power plants, or large industrial facilities.
• Experience with data center cooling systems including chillers, cooling towers, pumps, CRAC/CRAH units, and precision air handling.
• Experience with commissioning test equipment (manometers, anemometers, flow meters, temperature/pressure calibrators, etc.).
• Familiarity with relevant codes and standards (ASHRAE, SMACNA, NFPA, ASME, IMC).
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and control schematics.
• Strong safety mindset with current OSHA 10/30 or equivalent training.
• Willingness to work extended hours, nights, and weekends during critical commissioning windows.

Responsibilities

• Execute mechanical commissioning activities for HVAC systems, chillers, cooling towers, CRAC/CRAH units, pumps, heat exchangers, piping systems, and associated controls in data center environments.
• Perform functional testing, airflow and water flow verification, system balancing, and integrated system performance validation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, controls, and hydronic issues during pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup phases.
• Develop and execute detailed commissioning test procedures, checklists, and documentation in accordance with project specifications and industry standards.
• Collaborate with EPC contractors, OEM vendors, and SpaceXAI engineers to coordinate system energization, startup sequences, and integrated system testing.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols, LOTO procedures, and quality standards during all commissioning activities.
• Maintain accurate as-built documentation, test records, and commissioning reports.
• Support training of operations and maintenance teams on commissioned mechanical systems.
• Participate in constructability reviews and provide field feedback to improve design and installation quality.

Skills

Data center cooling systems

Commissioning test equipment

Reading mechanical drawings & P&IDs

Safety mindset

Willingness to travel

Education

Technical degree or trade school in Mechanical Engineering Technology / HVAC

Tools

CxPro

Procore

Job description

SpaceXAI seeks a highly skilled Mechanical Commissioning Technician to support the buildout and startup of its high-performance data centers. This role involves commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of cooling, air handling, and fluid distribution systems for AI infrastructure.

You will work with construction, engineering, and operations teams to ensure safe, reliable, and high-quality mechanical systems from installation to turnover.