Senior Mechanical Systems Specialist - Data Center Ops

CyrusOne; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CyrusOne seeks a Senior Commissioning Engineer to oversee and optimize commissioning of mechanical systems at data center sites. You will validate cooling equipment performance, develop robust turnover documentation, and standardize field procedures to ensure operator readiness and training across projects.

The role requires 7+ years in mission-critical facilities with hands-on testing, strong documentation, and proven ability to drive multi-site mechanical programs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in mission-critical facilities.
• Hands-on experience with submittal reviews, sequence of operations, functional performance testing, and punch-list closeout.
• Strong documentation discipline and stakeholder communication; proven ability to drive multi-site mechanical programs.
• Experience with CMMS, DCIM/BMS integrations, and incident/RCA processes.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning oversight: Validate mechanical system performance and control sequences; track and close defects/punch-list items discovered pre-commissioning and during commissioning.
• Site inspections / audits focusing on mechanical reliability, efficiency, and risk; close mitigation plans.
• Design-to-operations bridge: Document field changes and communicate operational impacts before hand-off.
• Cross-functional coordination with Design & Construction, Commissioning, Site Operations, and Reliability Engineering to align standards.
• Continual evaluation of processes to improve operation and efficiency of DC design and equipment.

Skills

Stakeholder communication

Analytical skills

Testing & commissioning methodologies

Documentation discipline

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

PMP certification

ASHE certification

PE

Tools

CMMS

DCIM/BMS integrations

Job description

CyrusOne seeks a Senior Commissioning Engineer to oversee and optimize commissioning of mechanical systems at data center sites. You will validate cooling equipment performance, develop robust turnover documentation, and standardize field procedures to ensure operator readiness and training across projects.

The role requires 7+ years in mission-critical facilities with hands-on testing, strong documentation, and proven ability to drive multi-site mechanical programs.