Data Center Mechanical Systems Expert and Commissioning Lead

Hut 8 Corp.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hut 8 Corp. is seeking a Mechanical Systems Expert for Managed Services to support design review, commissioning, and turnover readiness in a data center build. You will verify operability of cooling systems, witness Level 3–5 tests, and ensure operators are prepared for turnover and early operations stabilization.

Responsibilities include design reviews for maintainability, on-site construction verification, and documenting lessons to inform future Hut 8 projects and standards.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in critical facilities mechanical operations, commissioning, or chief-engineer-track roles.
• Deep hands-on knowledge of chilled water plants, hydronic systems, and data center cooling topologies.
• Level 1-5 commissioning fluency from witness/operations perspective, including integrated systems testing.
• Turnover documentation rigor: read the O&M before signing for it.

Responsibilities

• Review operability aspects of mechanical and cooling designs, focusing on maintenance access and redundancy.
• Walk installations during construction milestones to catch operability issues before turnover.
• Witness Level 3–5 commissioning tests and establish clear acceptance criteria.
• Verify turnover packages: O&Ms, as-builts, labels, and training materials for operators.
• Support early operations stabilization post-turnover with alarm tuning and setpoint refinement.
• Provide feedback to Hut 8 design standards for future projects.

Skills

Critical facilities operations

Commissioning

Chief engineer-track

Education

Engineering degree

CFC/EPA certifications

Job description

Hut 8 Corp. is seeking a Mechanical Systems Expert for Managed Services to support design review, commissioning, and turnover readiness in a data center build. You will verify operability of cooling systems, witness Level 3–5 tests, and ensure operators are prepared for turnover and early operations stabilization.

Responsibilities include design reviews for maintainability, on-site construction verification, and documenting lessons to inform future Hut 8 projects and standards.