Lead Mechanical Commissioning Engineer – Data Center Uptime

Upchurch; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Certification assistance

Job summary

Upchurch, a leading data-center-focused mechanical and electrical services company in the Southeast, seeks a Mechanical Commissioning Engineer/Lead Mission Critical Technician. The role oversees a team maintaining and servicing mission-critical cooling and mechanical systems to maximize uptime and reliability.

You will work in high-availability environments, executing PM, CM, and emergency responses per SLAs, while adhering to MOPs, SOPs, and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical/vocational training preferred
• People Management experience
• EPA Section 608 Certification (Universal or applicable type)
• Ability to read: P&IDs, Mechanical schedules, Electrical one-lines, Electrical panel schedules, OEM documentation, MOPs and SOPs
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work in live critical environments
• Willingness to travel to support service region

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service data center mechanical and electrical systems to support uptime
• Lead PM, CM, and emergency response activities per SLAs
• Execute work using approved MOPs, SOPs, and change-management processes
• Drive team performance and set clear project/service contract expectations
• Document readings, inspections, and system conditions accurately
• Follow safety protocols and participate in on-call rotations
• Complete training via Upchurch University DC|MC program

Skills

HVAC experience

Data center experience

People management

System ownership

Technical authority

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EPA Section 608 Certification

Tools

P&IDs

Mechanical schedules

Electrical one-lines

Electrical panel schedules

OEM documentation

MOPs and SOPs

Job description

Upchurch, a leading data-center-focused mechanical and electrical services company in the Southeast, seeks a Mechanical Commissioning Engineer/Lead Mission Critical Technician. The role oversees a team maintaining and servicing mission-critical cooling and mechanical systems to maximize uptime and reliability.

You will work in high-availability environments, executing PM, CM, and emergency responses per SLAs, while adhering to MOPs, SOPs, and safety standards.