Data Center Mechanical Commissioning Provider

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary:

The Data Center Mechanical Commissioning Provider will work internally with our Impact Cx Team and externally with other Project Team Members to successfully deliver a fully commissioned building to our clients. This opportunity is a 100% remote position and will require approximately 50-70% travel, locally and nationally, to commissioning sites.

This is a full-time, salaried position that reports to the Mission Critical Cx Operations Manager. The role is eligible for our industry-leading benefits package including 401(k) with employer match, health, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents, employer-paid life and AD&D insurance, flexible spending accounts, Salas O’Brien Academy for internal training and Profession education and licensing insurance and much more.

General Duties:

• Coordinate with general contractors, sub-contractors, vendors, and the owner verbally and in writing
• Perform Cx Design reviews including OPR, BOD, Plans and Specifications
• Review submittals and shop drawings
• Perform periodic Site Observation Visits during construction and preparing Site Observation Reports
• Develop project specific test scripts including Level 2 Installation Verification Checklists, Level 4
• Perform Functional Performance Tests (FPT), and Level 5 Integrated Systems Tests (IST).
• Responsible for onsite execution and witnessing of tests
• Manage the resolution of Commissioning Issues
• Work around live components, three phase AC Power Systems, Direct Current (DC) power systems, and fire alarm systems.

Skills:

• A high-level understating of engineering knowledge, specifically in the built environment.
• You will be comfortable working around Mechanical HVAC equipment and systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to respond thoughtfully and effectively to sensitive situations.
• Strong analytical skills to be able to analyze relevant information and provide thoughtful solutions.
• You have experience and detailed knowledge of both air and water-cooled chillers, chill water systems, air handling systems and Building Automation Systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of equipment and Mechanical systems Sequences of Operations, development and documentation for functional test scripts.
• Equipment startup and commissioning experience; witnessing contractor activation and functional testing of equipment and systems using functional test scripts
• Ability to read construction drawings

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or 5+ years of equivalent MEP construction, commissioning…