Lead Mechanical Commissioning Engineer

Gilder Search Group; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Job summary

A commissioning and engineering firm is seeking a Lead Mechanical Commissioning SME to oversee the commissioning process for large data center projects. This role requires 5 to 10+ years of experience in mechanical commissioning, expertise in data center environments, and excellent communication skills for client interactions. The position allows for remote work, but candidates must live near a major airport and be open to travel, ensuring compliance with the highest commissioning standards.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience in the Mechanical Commissioning Field.
• Previous experience in Data Center or Mission Critical projects.
• Experience managing commissioning teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical commissioning process for data center projects.
• Ensure adherence to commissioning standards and documentation.
• Act as a technical resource for commissioning teams.

Skills

Mechanical Commissioning Experience

Excellent Communication Skills

Team Management

Experience with HVAC Systems

Data Center Experience

Education

Bachelor's / Associates Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

Lead Mechanical Commissioning SME - Remote / Traveler

Our clientis an Engineering Design and Commissioning Company that has a national footprint and specializes in MEP critical facilities design. They provide design, commissioning, consulting and management expertise in the Critical Facilities Space. They have a mindset to provide reliability, energy efficiency, sustainable design and LEED expertise when providing these consulting services for Enterprise, Colocation and Hyperscale Companies. This career-growth minded opportunity offers exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.

Lead the overall mechanical commissioning process, follow standards set by the organization and oversight of multiple commissioning projects for large data center projects. This candidate will act as a Commissioning Subject Matter Expert (SME) to ensure that commissioning experts follow commissioning standards, adhere to a thorough quality management / QC process and procedures that validate and document client’s systems. This candidate will also handle any technical commissioning issues for their data center clients.

Position can be located out of any major data center hub or near a major airport.

Responsibilities

• Act as a SME on Mechanical Commissioning Projects on a wide range of Data Center Commissioning projects
• Will be managing the technical aspect of projects and act as a technical resource for commissioning teams
• Ensure Commissioning standards are being followed for: Equipment pre-start-up and start-up procedures; Development of standard operating procedures (SOP's) and Methods of Procedures (MOPs); Comprehensive Commissioning documentation
• Ensure that the overall Commissioning process is being followed with the highest of standards:
• Commissioning test procedures and reports
• Commissioning logs, equipment checklist, and other tools to track commissioning projects
• Comprehensive reports which include:
• recommendations for optimizing building operations
• functional checklists
• list of deficiencies
• maintenance manuals
• Ensure that the teams follow Mechanical Commissioning Standards:
• Review design criteria, specifications, drawings, equipment submittals, and other documentation pertinent to commissioning
• Integrated system testing; Load Bank Testing; Compilation of all testing procedure results
• Functional tests for various building MEP systems, such as: fire alarm and control systems, HVAC, Chillers, CRAC units, CRAH units, Air Handlers, etc.
• Follow company QC process and procedures
• Interface with clients, contractors, equipment vendors and owners agents as needed;
• Execute project assignments; Interface with project contractors, vendors, and testing technicians; Interact with all facets of the company: engineering, design, etc.
• Verification of commissioning results of test reports
• Assist with field troubleshooting of commissioned equipment as needed; Field experience in the operation and application of Power Quality Analyzers, Power Disturbance Analyzers, Data loggers, and related system testing equipment

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 + years experience in the Mechanical Commissioning Field
• Bachelor's / Associates Degree as an Electrical Engineer / Mechanical Engineer a plus
• A/E experience working in complex facilities or mission critical projects
• Previous Data Center / Mission Critical experience a must
• Experience commissioning enterprise data centers, colos, and hyperscale companies
• Mechanical Commissioning experience: mechanical cooling systems, HVAC, CRAC, CRAH, Chillers, Air Handlers, etc
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (this role requires heavy amount of writing, documentation, and client interaction)
• Experience with Level 1-5 commissioning
• Experience managing commissioning teams and developing plans for large scale commissioning projects
• Experience with ASHRAE / ASHRAE TC 9.9 procedures and protocols a plus
• Possess basic knowledge of systems design for various projects
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft Project
• Previous experience in the Military / Military veterans in all branches that have experience with Electrical / Mechanical is a huge plus (Navy Nukes- EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees, Army - Power Generation, Air Force – Power Production, Generator Techs, Maritime, Coast Guard, etc.)
• Open to 50% Travel (not long periods of travel / just many smaller ones to check on multiple projects)
• Must live 60-90 minutes from a major airport

Submittal Instructions

Please apply directly by clicking the link below, alternatively you can forward your resume directly to: [e-mail]

After applying, if you have further questions, you may call 973-895-5200 and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and take a look at other Critical Facility openings we are working on at, https://www.pkaza.com/jobs/

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Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan

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