[Hiring] Data Center Commissioner @Industrial Refrigeration Pros

Role Description

IR Pros is seeking an experienced Data Center Commissioner specializing in mechanical and cooling systems for mission-critical data center environments. This position will be responsible for commissioning critical cooling infrastructure throughout the project lifecycle, from equipment installation and startup through Functional Performance Testing (FPT), Integrated Systems Testing (IST), and final turnover.

The ideal candidate has 3–6+ years of data center commissioning experience with a strong understanding of mechanical cooling systems and their associated controls. This is a hands-on, field-focused commissioning position requiring strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with clients, contractors, engineers, controls teams, equipment manufacturers, and other commissioning professionals.

Qualifications

• 3–6+ years of data center commissioning experience
• Strong mechanical/HVAC commissioning background
• Experience commissioning mission-critical data center cooling infrastructure
• Experience with Levels 1–5 commissioning
• Strong knowledge of chilled-water and heat-rejection systems
• Experience with CRAH/CRAC systems and other data center cooling equipment
• Understanding of BMS and mechanical controls
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, control diagrams, specifications, and sequences of operation
• Experience executing Functional Performance Testing
• Experience supporting Integrated Systems Testing
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to identify deficiencies and drive issues through resolution
• Strong written documentation and reporting skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, engineers, contractors, vendors, and field personnel

Requirements

• Commission mechanical and cooling systems supporting mission-critical data center operations
• Perform commissioning activities across Levels 1–5
• Review mechanical drawings, P&IDs, equipment submittals, specifications, and sequences of operation
• Perform installation verification and pre-functional inspections
• Coordinate equipment startup with contractors and manufacturers
• Verify proper operation of sensors, valves, actuators, pumps, VFDs, alarms, safeties, and controls
• Execute Functional Performance Testing of cooling systems
• Participate in and support Integrated Systems Testing
• Test redundancy, failure, recovery, and emergency operating sequences
• Verify BMS operation and mechanical system controls
• Identify, document, track, and help resolve commissioning deficiencies
• Maintain accurate commissioning documentation, test records, and issue logs
• Coordinate commissioning activities with project schedules and construction milestones
• Work directly with clients, contractors, engineering teams, controls providers, equipment manufacturers, and other project stakeholders
• Support final system acceptance, documentation, and turnover

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on complex, high-performance cooling infrastructure
• Support for some of today's most demanding mission-critical environments