Data Center Mechanical QA/QC Lead

Socket.dev; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life, Short-Term, Long-Term Disability

Training and Education Assistance

401k Retirement Plan

Extra Annual Leave with Years of Serv

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Recognition Rewards

Job summary

LotusWorks is seeking a Mechanical QA/QC Lead to join our client site in the Data center sector just outside Hickory, North Carolina. You will coordinate, compile, and review quality and commissioning records for installed mechanical equipment and systems.

This role involves L2 inspections, supporting startup activities with vendors and teams, reviewing drawings and submittals, and ensuring readiness for startup while following safety requirements and project standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical trade qualification.
• Experience performing L2 QA/QC inspections in data center or mission-critical environments.
• Proven ability to write weekly reports and drive data-driven decisions.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and project specifications.
• Proficient with Office 365 products.
• Excellent collaboration with vendors, contractors, and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform L2 installation verification and QA/QC inspections of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Support L3 startup and initial equipment commissioning activities alongside vendors, contractors, and commissioning teams.
• Inspect mechanical systems and equipment, including chillers, cooling towers, pumps, AHUs, CRAH/CRAC units, heat exchangers, piping systems, valves, and controls.
• Verify equipment installations against drawings, specs, submittals, and project standards.
• Complete commissioning and QA/QC checklists, inspection reports, punch lists, and equipment readiness docs.
• Identify installation deficiencies and track resolution with contractors and project teams.
• Verify pre-startup and startup documentation is complete.
• Assist with mechanical testing such as pressure tests, flushing, leak tests, and rotation checks.

Skills

QA/QC inspections

Mechanical systems knowledge

Data center environment experience

Interpreting drawings & P&IDs

Office 365 proficiency

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical trade qualification

Tools

MS Office (Office 365)

MS Excel

Inspection tracking software

Job description

LotusWorks is seeking a Mechanical QA/QC Lead to join our client site in the Data center sector just outside Hickory, North Carolina. You will coordinate, compile, and review quality and commissioning records for installed mechanical equipment and systems.

This role involves L2 inspections, supporting startup activities with vendors and teams, reviewing drawings and submittals, and ensuring readiness for startup while following safety requirements and project standards.