Mechanical Commissioning Lead Data Centers

Mechanical Commissioning Lead – Data Centers – Chesterton, IN

Our client is an Engineering Design and Commissioning Company that has a national footprint and specializes in MEP critical facilities design. They provide design, commissioning, consulting and management expertise in the Critical Facilities Space, focusing on reliability, energy efficiency, sustainable design and LEED expertise for Enterprise, Colocation and Hyperscale Companies.

Lead the overall mechanical commissioning process, following standards set by the organization and overseeing multiple commissioning projects for large data center projects. Act as a Commissioning Subject Matter Expert (SME) ensuring that commissioning experts adhere to quality management and QC procedures that validate and document client systems. Handle all technical commissioning issues for data center clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple Commissioning Projects consisting of a full team of commissioning engineers and commissioning project managers on a wide range of Data Center Commissioning projects.
• Will not manage staff at the onset; candidate will manage the technical aspect of projects and act as a technical resource for commissioning teams.
• Ensure Commissioning standards are followed for equipment pre‑start‑up and start‑up procedures; development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and methods of procedures (MOPs); comprehensive commissioning documentation.
• Ensure that the overall Commissioning process is followed with the highest standards:
  • Commissioning test procedures and reports
  • Commissioning logs, equipment checklist, and other tools to track commissioning projects
  • Comprehensive reports which include:
    • Recommendations for optimizing building operations
    • Functional checklists
    • List of deficiencies
    • Equipment operation
    • Maintenance manuals
• Have the team follow Commissioning Standards:
  • Review design criteria, specifications, drawings, equipment submittals, and other documentation pertinent to commissioning
  • Integrated system testing, Load Bank Testing, compilation of all testing procedure results
  • Functional tests for various building MEP systems, such as fire alarm and control systems, HVAC, Chillers, CRAC units, normal and standby electrical distribution systems, UPS, standby generators, and emergency lighting, etc.
  • System Assembly
  • Commission plan preparation
  • Follow company QC process and procedures
• Interface with clients, contractors, equipment vendors and owners agents as needed.
• Execute project assignments; interface with project contractors, vendors, and testing technicians; interact with all facets of the company: engineering, design, etc.
• Verification of commissioning results of test reports.
• Assist with field troubleshooting of commissioned equipment as needed; field experience in the operation and application of Power Quality Analyzers, Power Disturbance Analyzers, Data loggers, and related system testing equipment.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years experience in the Electrical / Mechanical Commissioning Field
• Bachelor’s / Associates Degree as an Electrical Engineer / Mechanical Engineer a plus
• A/E experience working in complex facilities or mission critical projects
• Previous Data Center / Mission Critical experience a must
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (heavy documentation and client interaction)
• Experience with Level 1-5 commissioning
• Experience managing commissioning teams and developing plans for large scale commissioning projects
• Experience with IEEE / ASHRAE procedures and protocols a plus
• Possess basic knowledge of systems design for various projects
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft Project
• Previous experience in the Military / Military veterans in all branches, especially with Electrical / Mechanical, is a huge plus
• Open to 50 – 70% Travel (not long periods of travel, just many smaller ones to check on multiple projects); unless you are based near a major Data Center build and then your travel is closer to 10‑20%
• Must live near a major airport

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Medical insurance
• 401(k) plan

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