Onsite Data Center Mechanical Commissioning Lead

Facade Today; Sweetwater (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

IREN in Sweetwater, Texas is seeking a Commissioning Supervisor - Mechanical to lead installation, testing, and startup of mechanical systems in high-performance data centers. This hands-on role covers HVAC, chilled water, and liquid cooling, with emphasis on safety, quality, and performance.

You will interpret P&IDs and drawings, coordinate with subcontractors, develop LOTO procedures, and ensure compliance with codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, construction management, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical commissioning or construction management, with at least 2 years in data center or mission-critical environments.
• OSHA-30 certification (or must be obtained within six months of hire).
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical systems including high-efficiency HVAC, chilled water, precision cooling, and liquid cooling technologies (e.g., CDU, immersion cooling, direct-to-chip).
• Proficient in interpreting P&IDs, mechanical drawings, commissioning scripts, and Change Management plans.
• Familiarity with commissioning software, Building Management Systems (BMS), and project management tools such as Procore, Primavera, MS Project, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commissioning of mechanical systems including HVAC, chilled water, and liquid cooling infrastructure.
• Verify installations against design specifications, performance benchmarks, and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to ensure accurate installation, testing, and documentation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues during startup, testing, and commissioning.
• Develop and implement Lockout/Tagout procedures for safe energization.
• Conduct inspections to confirm compliance with project specs, safety protocols, and regulations.
• Document inspection results and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide QA/QC feedback and support risk mitigation.
• Train and oversee subcontractor teams to ensure policy compliance.
• Collaborate with field teams, design engineers, and clients on integrated approaches.
• Support energy efficiency strategy development for mechanical systems.

Skills

Leadership & communication

Problem-solving

Regulatory knowledge

Field supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, construction management, or related field

Tools

Procore

Primavera

MS Project

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

IREN in Sweetwater, Texas is seeking a Commissioning Supervisor - Mechanical to lead installation, testing, and startup of mechanical systems in high-performance data centers. This hands-on role covers HVAC, chilled water, and liquid cooling, with emphasis on safety, quality, and performance.

You will interpret P&IDs and drawings, coordinate with subcontractors, develop LOTO procedures, and ensure compliance with codes.