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Data Center Services Mechanical Commissioning Engineer

CAI

Mechanical Commissioning Engineer

CAI seeks Mechanical Commissioning Engineers with a minimum of five to seven years' experience in Data Center Commissioning to support development and execution of all mechanical aspects of commissioning projects.

Position Description:

This position supports development and execution of all mechanical aspects of assigned commissioning projects from initial engagement, design reviews, checklists, safety support, script development, vendor coordination, testing and report development through turn over to the client. The Mechanical Commissioning Engineer will support the development of the mechanical test schedule, finalize mechanical test procedures, review project submittals for consistency with the design intent, basis of design and the owner's project requirements, and maintain project cadence for the mechanical systems testing and associated Building Automation Systems. The Mechanical Commissioning Engineer is to support the planning and execution of commissioning for the mechanical infrastructure of the mission critical facility. They will be expected to execute against the project schedule through the coordination of contractors and/or vendors to complete the desired mechanical systems testing.

Responsibilities:

  • Support and contribute to all aspects of safety for all mechanical tests.
  • Support complete commissioning and performance acceptance testing of the mechanical infrastructure systems.
  • Development of all mechanical test procedures, MOPS, SOO's and checklists.
  • QA/QC of all mechanical test procedures.
  • Provide input and insight to the overall commissioning plan.
  • Develop reports for the mechanical testing and contribute to a daily report to the Commissioning Project Manager.
  • Attend and be an active participant of customer equipment Factory Witness Test
  • Assist with vendor coordination and management.
  • Perform equipment inspection to ensure build adherence to vendor submittal.
  • Provide test documentation that equipment is delivered, installed, and tested correctly and set to function properly for the customer.
  • Support and perform design specification review, manufacturer submittals, one line drawing sets, and project schedule documentation.
  • QA/QC of mechanical equipment installation/startup
  • Execute test scripts to confirm equipment and system operation to design specification.
  • Ensure safe work practices are followed by the commissioning team and customer site.
  • Engage with customers and vendors to ensure positive experience, goals achievement, and schedule adherence.
  • Provide daily status reports for mechanical commissioning team status.
  • Conduct facility walk downs, turnover, and punch list reviews.
  • General understanding of LEED specifications and requirements.
  • Look for new opportunities for CAI to provide service and value to customer.
  • Duties may be increased as experience and skill allow.

Requirements include:

Position Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of five to seven years Data Center Commissioning experience.
  • Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&ID's and specifications.
  • Knowledge of mission critical design concepts.
  • Knowledge of various Building Automation/Monitoring Systems (BAS/BMS), Air Handlers, Humidifiers, Variable Refrigerant Flow, Computer Room Air Conditioners/Handlers (CRAC/CRAH), Evaporators, Adiabatic Coolers, Pressure/Temperature/Humidity sensors & Flowmeters.
  • Knowledge of basic thermodynamics and heat transfer and fluid flow.
  • Knowledge of the Test, Adjust and Balance (TAB) process.
  • Knowledge of mechanical trend analysis.
  • Strong experience with Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Can effectively create final products in all three programs.
  • Work under construction site conditions

Other Requirements:

  • Excellent oral and written English is required
  • Extensive travel may be required (75%)
  • Candidates must have a Passport or the ability to immediately get a Passport
  • Able to work in the US without sponsorship now or any time in the future.

About CAI

CAI is a 100% employee-owned company established in 1996, that has grown year over year to more than 800 people worldwide. We provide commissioning, qualification, validation, start-up, project management and consulting services related to operational readiness to FDA regulated and other mission critical industries.

Are You Ready?

Our approach is simple; we put the client's interests first, we do not stop until it is right, and we will do whatever it takes to get there.

As owners of CAI, we are committed to living our Foundational Principles, both professionally and personally:

  • We act with integrity
  • We serve each other
  • We serve society
  • We work for our future

With employee ownership, one person's success is everyone's success; we work diligently to accomplish team goals. We place Team Before Self, demonstrate Respect for Others, and possess a can-do attitude. That is how we have grown exponentially.

Benefits

Our full-time positions offer competitive compensation and benefits which include: up to 15% retirement contribution, 24 days PTO and 5 sick days per year, health insurance at extremely low cost to employee, financial support for both internal and external professional education as well as 70% long term disability paid for by the company.

We are an equal opportunity employer; we are proud to employ veterans and promote a diverse culture in our workplace. Diversity is a strength for our global company. We pledge that CAI will be operated in a way that is fair and equitable to all – our employees, our customers, and the broader society.

This job description is not all inclusive and you may be asked to do other duties. CAI will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the FCO.

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