Hyperscale Data Center Commissioning Technician

Pantera Capital; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceXAI is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Commissioning Technician to support the buildout and startup of its high-performance data centers. You will perform commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of HVAC and cooling systems, ensuring safe, reliable operation from installation through turnover.

You will collaborate with construction, engineering, and operations teams, travel to site locations, and maintain thorough test records and documentation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in mechanical commissioning or field technician work in data centers or large facilities.
• Strong knowledge of data center cooling systems (chillers, cooling towers, pumps, CRAC/CRAH, precision air handling).
• Experience with commissioning test equipment (manometers, anemometers, flow meters, temp/pressure calibrators).
• Familiarity with ASHRAE, SMACNA, NFPA, ASME, IMC codes & standards.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and control schematics.

Responsibilities

• Execute mechanical commissioning activities for HVAC systems, chillers, cooling towers, CRAC/CRAH units, pumps, heat exchangers, piping, and controls.
• Perform functional testing, airflow and water flow verification, system balancing, and performance validation.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, controls, and hydronic issues during pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup.
• Develop and execute commissioning test procedures, checklists, and documentation per specs and standards.
• Coordinate energization, startup sequences, and integrated testing with EPCs, vendors, and SpaceXAI engineers.
• Adhere to safety protocols, LOTO, and quality standards during commissioning.
• Maintain accurate as-built documentation, test records, and commissioning reports.
• Assist in training operations/maintenance on commissioned systems.
• Provide field feedback during constructability reviews to improve design/installation.

Skills

Mechanical commissioning

Data center cooling systems

Reading drawings & P&IDs

Safety mindset (OSHA)

Troubleshooting & testing

Education

Technical degree or trade cert in HVAC/Mech Tech

Tools

Manometers

Anemometers

Flow meters

Temp/pressure calibrators

CxPro/Procore

Job description

SpaceXAI is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Commissioning Technician to support the buildout and startup of its high-performance data centers. You will perform commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of HVAC and cooling systems, ensuring safe, reliable operation from installation through turnover.

You will collaborate with construction, engineering, and operations teams, travel to site locations, and maintain thorough test records and documentation.