Mechanical Commissioning Engineer (Data Centers)

CAI Mission Critical; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days PTO

Health insurance

Education support

Long-term disability

Job summary

CAI Mission Critical is seeking a Mechanical Commissioning Engineer with at least two years of data center commissioning experience to support the mechanical aspects of commissioning projects in a mission-critical facility.

The role involves developing mechanical test procedures, reviewing submittals for design intent, and maintaining a cadence for mechanical testing and BAS/BMS integration. Frequent travel and on-site work at client facilities are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years data center commissioning experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&ID’s and specifications.
• Knowledge of BAS/BMS and related mechanical systems.
• Understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid flow.
• Knowledge of the TAB process and mechanical trend analysis.
• Proficient with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% and possess a passport.
• Ability to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Support safety for all mechanical tests.
• Contribute to commissioning and performance acceptance testing of mechanical systems.
• Develop mechanical test procedures, MOPS, SOOs and checklists.
• QA/QC of mechanical test procedures.
• Provide input to the commissioning plan.
• Develop reports for mechanical testing and daily status updates.
• Attend customer equipment Factory Witness Test.
• Coordinate and manage vendors.
• Inspect equipment to ensure adherence to submittals.
• Provide test documentation showing equipment delivered, installed and tested correctly.
• Review design specs, submittals, one-line drawings, and project schedule.
• QA/QC of mechanical installation/startup.
• Execute test scripts to verify operation per design.
• Ensure safe work practices on-site and engage with customers.

Skills

English proficiency

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Thermodynamics knowledge

TAB process

Mechanical trend analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Cai seeks Mechanical Commissioning Engineers with a minimum of two years’ experience in data center commissioning to support the development and execution of all mechanical aspects of commissioning projects.

The Mechanical Commissioning Engineer will support development of the mechanical test schedule, finalize mechanical test procedures, review project submittals for consistency with the design intent and owner’s project requirements, and maintain project cadence for mechanical systems testing and associated Building Automation Systems. The engineer will plan and execute commissioning for the mechanical infrastructure of the mission‑critical facility, coordinating contractors and vendors to complete the required mechanical systems testing.

Responsibilities

• Support and contribute to all aspects of safety for all mechanical tests.
• Support complete commissioning and performance acceptance testing of the mechanical infrastructure systems.
• Development of all mechanical test procedures, MOPS, SOO’s and checklists.
• QA/QC of all mechanical test procedures.
• Provide input and insight to the overall commissioning plan.
• Develop reports for the mechanical testing and contribute to a daily report to the Commissioning Project Manager.
• Attend and be an active participant of customer equipment Factory Witness Test.
• Assist with vendor coordination and management.
• Perform equipment inspection to ensure build adherence to vendor submittal.
• Provide test documentation that equipment is delivered, installed, and tested correctly and set to function properly for the customer.
• Support and perform design specification review, manufacturer submittals, one line drawing sets, and project schedule documentation.
• QA/QC of mechanical equipment installation / startup.
• Execute test scripts to confirm equipment and system operation to design specification.
• Ensure safe work practices are followed by the commissioning team and customer site.
• Engage with customers and vendors to ensure positive experience, goals achievement, and schedule adherence.
• Provide daily status reports for mechanical commissioning team status.
• Conduct facility walk downs, turnover, and punch list reviews.
• General understanding of LEED specifications and requirements.
• Look for new opportunities for CAI to provide service and value to customer.
• Duties may be increased as experience and skill allow.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years’ data center commissioning experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&ID’s and specifications.
• Knowledge of mission critical design concepts.
• Knowledge of various Building Automation/Monitoring Systems (BAS/BMS), Air Handlers, Humidifiers, Variable Refrigerant Flow, Computer Room Air Conditioners/Handlers (CRAC/CRAH), Evaporators, Adiabatic Coolers, Pressure/Temperature/Humidity sensors & Flowmeters.
• Knowledge of basic thermodynamics and heat transfer and fluid flow.
• Knowledge of the Test, Adjust and Balance (TAB) process.
• Knowledge of mechanical trend analysis.
• Strong experience with Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Can effectively create final products in all three programs.
• Work under construction site conditions.
• Excellent oral and written English is required.
• Extensive travel may be required (75%).
• Candidates must have a Passport or the ability to immediately get a Passport.
• Able to work in the US without sponsorship now or any time in the future.

Benefits

• 24 days PTO and 5 sick days per year.
• Health insurance at extremely low cost to employee.
• Financial support for both internal and external professional education.
• 70% long term disability paid for by the company.
• Comprehensive Health Insurance coverage.
• Company paid Life Insurance.
• Company paid Long Term Disability.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer; we are proud to employ veterans and promote a diverse culture in our workplace. Diversity is a strength for our global company. We pledge that CAI will be operated in a way that is fair and equitable to all - our employees, our customers, and the broader society.

Recruitment Technology

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