Commissioning Senior Manager - Mechanical
Core
Lead end-to-end commissioning lifecycle for mechanical systems in mega-scale data center campuses, ensuring facilities meet performance, reliability, and safety requirements before handover to operations.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical commissioning manager
Builds
Mission-critical data center campuses (500MW+)
Domain
Data center infrastructure / Mechanical engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
HVAC systems, chilled water plants, industrial water systems, adiabatic cooling, CRAC/CRAH units, hydronic distribution, fuel oil systems, building management systems (BMS), fire protection systems, water treatment plants, mechanical commissioning expertise, multi-disciplinary team leadership, risk management, schedule adherence tracking, issue closure management, system performance metrics validation, lockout/tagout (LOTO) enforcement, confined space safety, working at heights protocols, chemical handling protocols, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), ASHRAE guidelines, NFPA standards, local/state mechanical codes
Preferred skills
electrical systems knowledge, plumbing systems knowledge, controls systems knowledge, fire alarm systems knowledge, security systems knowledge, SCADA/EPMS validation, load bank testing, thermal validation protocols, performance testing, Integrated Systems Testing (IST) coordination, operator training facilitation, turnover package assembly
Technologies
BMS, SCADA, EPMS, NETA, TAB (Testing, Adjusting, Balancing)
Responsibilities
Review Basis of Design (BoD), drawings, specifications, and submittals for commissioning requirements; develop and maintain Commissioning Plans, checklists, and test scripts; oversee Site Acceptance, Installation, Pre-energization inspections, first time energization, pre-functional checklists, start-up acceptance testing, and functional test scripts; validate BMS and SCADA/EPMS point-to-point, alarm priorities, trending, and graphics; oversee load bank testing, thermal validation, and performance testing; drive Integrated Systems Testing (IST) readiness and execution; maintain controlled repository for commissioning artifacts and produce consolidated Commissioning Reports; assemble Turnover Packages including as-builts, O&M manuals, and training materials; lead multi-disciplinary teams and communicate progress to stakeholders; enforce safety protocols and conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs)
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC