Mechanical Commissioning Lead

Technical Source is seeking an experienced Mechanical Commissioning Manager, in Western, NC, to lead the commissioning of all mechanical systems in a new, state-of-the-art data center. This role ensures that all cooling and environmental systems — from chillers and pumps to CRAH / CRAC units — are installed, tested, and proven reliable to maintain optimal data center conditions.

The ideal candidate has deep technical expertise, hands-on commissioning experience, and strong coordination skills across electrical, mechanical, and construction teams.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and execute the Mechanical Commissioning Plan (MCP), including pre-functional checks, functional performance testing, and integrated systems testing (IST).
• Commission critical mechanical systems, including :
• Chillers, cooling towers, and pumps (chilled water and condenser water systems)
• CRAH / CRAC units, in-row coolers, and air handling units
• Ductwork, airflow management, and temperature / humidity control systems
• Heat exchangers, economizers / free cooling systems
• BMS / DDC controls, sensors, and alarms
• Fuel and water systems associated with mechanical operation
• Perform load testing, sequencing, and redundancy verification (N+1, 2N).
• Coordinate commissioning with electrical teams, vendors, contractors, and the owner’s operations staff.
• Document all commissioning activities : punch lists, pre-functional and functional test results, as-built drawings, and manuals.
• Provide training and handover to operations staff upon completion.

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