Onsite Data Center Mechanical Commissioning Technician

Spacex; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceXAI is seeking a Mechanical Commissioning Technician to support the buildout and startup of high-performance data centers in Memphis and surrounding sites. This hands-on role covers commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of HVAC and fluid distribution systems for AI infrastructure.

You will collaborate with construction, engineering, and operations teams to ensure safe, reliable systems from installation through turnover. On-site work with travel to data center sites is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on mechanical commissioning or field technician experience in data centers, power plants, or large industrial facilities.
• Strong working knowledge of data center cooling systems including chillers, cooling towers, pumps, CRAC/CRAH units, and precision air handling.
• Experience with commissioning test equipment (manometers, anemometers, flow meters, temperature/pressure calibrators, etc.).
• Familiarity with relevant codes and standards (ASHRAE, SMACNA, NFPA, ASME, IMC).
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and control schematics.
• Strong safety mindset with current OSHA 10/30 or equivalent training.
• Willingness to work extended hours, nights, and weekends during critical commissioning windows.

Responsibilities

• Execute mechanical commissioning activities for HVAC systems and related equipment in data center environments.
• Perform functional testing, airflow and water flow verification, system balancing, and performance validation.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, controls, and hydronic issues during pre-commissioning and startup phases.
• Develop detailed commissioning test procedures, checklists, and documentation per project standards.
• Coordinate system energization and testing with EPC contractors, OEM vendors, and engineers.
• Maintain safety protocols and quality standards during all activities.
• Maintain accurate as-built documentation, test records, and commissioning reports.

Skills

Data center HVAC

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Field technician

Troubleshooting

Education

Technical degree or trade school in Mechanical HVAC

Tools

Commissioning test equipment

BMS/BAS familiarity

Job description

SpaceXAI is seeking a Mechanical Commissioning Technician to support the buildout and startup of high-performance data centers in Memphis and surrounding sites. This hands-on role covers commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of HVAC and fluid distribution systems for AI infrastructure.

You will collaborate with construction, engineering, and operations teams to ensure safe, reliable systems from installation through turnover. On-site work with travel to data center sites is required.