Mechanical Start-Up/Commissioning Specialist (Data Centers)

Jacobs; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in United States is seeking a Mechanical Start-Up and Commissioning Specialist to join our team serving data center clients. You will develop and execute start-up plans for mechanical and utility systems and perform energization and commissioning activities.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years’ Start-Up experience, with travel to client sites. You will coordinate with OEM technicians and construction teams, leveraging HVAC, chilled water, CRAC/CRAH and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years Start-Up and Commissioning in data center or mission-critical facilities.
• Understanding of data center mechanical systems and cooling requirements.
• Willingness to travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop Start-Up and Commissioning Plans and execution strategies.
• Lead energization, commissioning, and visual inspection of HVAC and cooling systems.
• Coordinate with OEM technicians and construction management as needed.
• Maintain action item lists and change-control logs.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to support clients.

Skills

Start-Up & Commissioning

HVAC Systems

Data Center Knowledge

Project Coordination

Effective Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Here at Jacobs, we apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We don't settle until we give our best and know that we're making a difference.

As a Mechanical Start-Up and Commissioning Specialist, you'll join our collaborative team providing Commissioning and Start-Up services to clients in the Data Center Industry. The position provides an excellent opportunity to work for a Global Engineering Firm and support clients that operate mission-critical infrastructure. This position shall be responsible for the development of start-up and commissioning plans, commissioning documentation, and execution of these documents for mechanical systems, utility systems, and equipment. This role serves a diverse client base of hyperscale data centers, colocation facilities, and enterprise data center operators.

We are looking for a passionate Mechanical Start-Up and Commissioning Specialist who is driven by collaboration, exceeding expectations, and challenging the status quo.

You'll be accountable for providing mechanical start-up services including energization, commissioning, and visual inspection of HVAC systems, cooling infrastructure, chilled water systems, air handling units, and associated mechanical utilities to our clients.

You will also be responsible for the following duties:

Assist with project Start-Up and Commissioning Plan and execution strategies. Assist with system Start-Up and Commissioning Plans for all mechanical systems. Assist with generating and executing Start-Up and Commissioning documents according to industry best practices. Assist with startup of mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner. Facilitate meetings for the start-up Team. Maintain action item lists. Maintain engineering change control logs. Provide technical assistance and input. Coordination of OEM Service technicians as needed. Coordination with construction management firm as needed. Apply engineering knowledge of, and experience with, HVAC, chilled water systems, cooling towers, pumps, air handling units, CRAC/CRAH units, instrumentation, controls, and building automation systems to support clients.

Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking and collaboration, and extreme organizational skills and we'll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what drives you - so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years of Start-Up and Commissioning experience in the data center industry or mission-critical facilities.
• Understanding of data center mechanical systems and cooling requirements. Understanding of industry standards and best practices for mechanical commissioning.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel and work at various clients' locations.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office - Word, Excel.
• Ability to work well with diverse, multi-disciplined groups. Ability to effectively communicate with management and fellow project team members.
• Ability to negotiate and compromise with other project team members to achieve project goals.
• Ability to listen and respect fellow project team member's ideas and opinions and work through conflicts or disagreements.

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