Data Center Mechanical Commissioning Tech | 50-75% Travel

Decima International; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Decima International seeks a Mechanical Commissioning Technician to support independent, third‑party commissioning of mechanical systems on data center projects. Working under the direction of a Commissioning Engineer, you will perform, witness, and document field inspections and tests to verify that equipment is installed correctly and operates as designed.

The ideal candidate will bring hands‑on commissioning experience, strong documentation skills, and the ability to work safely with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commissioning experience on mechanical systems.
• 2-3 years of data center project experience.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and P&IDs.
• Experience using test instruments such as flow meters, pressure gauges, thermal imagers, and data loggers.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and accurate field documentation.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 training or ability to obtain it.
• Valid driver's license and US work authorization; able to travel 50–75%.

Responsibilities

• Inspect delivered and installed mechanical equipment against drawings and submittals.
• Perform and witness pre-functional and static checks, including alignment and sensor verification.
• Support equipment start-up and Level 4 functional testing with recorded readings.
• Support Integrated Systems Testing, including load testing and failure scenarios.
• Document deficiencies with photographs and clear descriptions; track corrective actions.
• Complete checklists, test scripts, and daily reports in the commissioning platform.
• Follow site safety procedures, lockout/tagout, and permit requirements.
• Maintain independent reporting per policy, without vendor influence.

Skills

Commissioning experience

Data center project experience

Read drawings & P&IDs

Documentation skills

Safety awareness

Travel readiness

Tools

Flow meters

Pressure gauges

Thermal imagers

Data loggers

Job description

Decima International seeks a Mechanical Commissioning Technician to support independent, third‑party commissioning of mechanical systems on data center projects. Working under the direction of a Commissioning Engineer, you will perform, witness, and document field inspections and tests to verify that equipment is installed correctly and operates as designed.

The ideal candidate will bring hands‑on commissioning experience, strong documentation skills, and the ability to work safely with