Mechanical Commissioning Lead - Memphis

The role

Lead the buildout, startup and handover of mechanical systems for SpaceXSI's high-performance data centers. Direct commissioning, testing, troubleshooting and turnover of cooling, air handling and fluid distribution systems, and lead a team of commissioning technicians.

What you will do

• Lead all mechanical commissioning activities for HVAC, chillers, cooling towers, CRAC/CRAH units, pumps, heat exchangers, piping and controls in hyperscale data centers
• Direct functional performance testing, airflow and water flow verification, system balancing and turnover to operations
• Oversee troubleshooting of complex mechanical, controls and process issues during commissioning and startup
• Develop and approve commissioning test procedures, checklists and documentation
• Coordinate with EPC contractors, OEM vendors, design engineers and SpaceXSI stakeholders for energization and integrated validation
• Mentor and supervise Mechanical Commissioning Technicians and field personnel
• Enforce LOTO, NFPA, OSHA and SpaceXSI safety protocols and lead daily safety briefings
• Maintain as-built documentation, test records and final commissioning reports; present readiness reports to senior leadership
• Deliver training to operations and maintenance teams on commissioned systems
• Manage commissioning schedules, resources and punch-list resolution

Required qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive hands-on mechanical commissioning experience in data centers, power plants, semiconductor facilities or other industrial environments
• 3+ years in a lead or supervisory capacity
• Current OSHA 30 certification or equivalent
• Willingness to work extended hours, nights and weekends
• Ability to travel extensively and remain onsite for extended periods
• Able to work in industrial environments, climb ladders and stairs, lift up to 50 lbs and wear full PPE for long durations
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet SpaceXSI driver eligibility requirements

Nice to have

• Deep expertise in data center cooling systems, including large-scale chillers, cooling towers, CRAC/CRAH units and high-density liquid cooling
• Working knowledge of commissioning test equipment such as manometers, anemometers, ultrasonic flow meters and power analyzers
• Familiarity with codes and standards: ASHRAE, SMACNA, NFPA, ASME, IMC, LEED, Uptime Institute
• Ability to read and redline mechanical drawings, P&IDs, control schematics and sequences of operation
• Leadership coordinating multi-discipline teams and managing contractors and vendors
• Prior leadership on hyperscale or mission-critical commissioning projects (100+ MW preferred)
• NEBB, AABC or equivalent Testing, Adjusting and Balancing certification
• Hands-on BMS/BAS controls troubleshooting and integration (BACnet, Modbus, LON)
• Knowledge of refrigerant systems, direct liquid cooling and advanced heat rejection
• Proficiency with commissioning platforms such as CxPro, Procore or PlanGrid

Before you apply

• Valid driver's license and ability to meet SpaceXSI driver eligibility requirements
• Extensive travel to construction sites across the United States

About the company

SpaceX was founded to make life multiplanetary. SpaceXSI builds Super Intelligence, including Colossus supercomputers and Grok models and applications.