Data Center Commissioning Specialist – Mechanical

Location: Northern VA Metro

Pay Rate: $70 to $90/HR

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We challenge what is currently accepted so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you’re interested in a long and rewarding career working with the industry’s best and most innovative solution leaders, then this is where you belong.

As a commissioning specialist on our team, you will participate in on-site activities to support data center commissioning projects. You will have the opportunity to lead and perform all mechanical commissioning-related activities, to include testing (QA/QC, functional performance) and equipment and systems start-up, resulting in a safe and functional environment that meets established design requirements and stakeholder expectations. The candidate will engage in the owner's L4-L5 data center commissioning while overseeing and supporting the L0-L3 commissioning activities. You will have the responsibility of working directly with our clients, project stakeholders, and contractors to achieve the best possible outcome for the owner/client with a focus on operational performance and efficiency.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent years of experience

• 10+ years of progressive experience as a mechanical commissioning specialist in activities such as utility infrastructure, life safety, mechanical systems, plumbing systems, building/facility systems/components, building automation systems/controls, and facility O&M

• 2-3 years of focused experience as a mechanical commissioning specialist on documenting L2/L3 activities and leading L4/L5 testing for data center commissioning

• Working knowledge of ASHRAE, NFPA, and TAB mechanical testing and code requirements

• Understanding of the construction process

• US Citizenship

• Must be able to clear a background check

Responsibilities:

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Ideally the candidate will reside in the Washington DC or Northern VA Metro area—expenses will be considered for the right candidate.

• Industry-recognized commissioning certification

• IR thermography Level 1 or Level 2 certification

• AWS or similar L4 lead certification

• NFPA 70E certification

• OSHA 10 (minimum), OSHA 30 (preferred)

• Experience with IR thermography