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Mechanical Commissioning Lead - Memphis
Southaven, MS +3 · Full-time · Posted May 5, 2026
- Location
- Southaven, MS
Memphis, TN
Memphis, TN
Southaven, MS - Experience
- 7+ years; 3+ years in a lead or supervisory capacity.
About the job
Leads hands-on commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and turnover of mechanical systems for high-performance data centers supporting AI supercomputing infrastructure.
What you'll do
- Lead commissioning and performance testing of cooling, HVAC, fluid distribution, and associated control systems; manage startup and turnover.
- Supervise commissioning technicians and coordinate with contractors, vendors, engineers, and operations teams.
- Oversee safety, documentation, schedules, troubleshooting, training, and punch-list resolution.
What they ask for
- 7+ years of progressive hands-on mechanical commissioning experience in data centers, power plants, semiconductor facilities, or other industrial environments, including 3+ years in a lead or supervisory capacity.
- Current OSHA 30 certification or equivalent certification.
- Willingness to work extended hours, nights, and weekends during critical commissioning and startup windows.
- Ability to travel extensively to U.S. construction sites, work onsite for extended periods, meet physical demands, and hold a valid driver’s license meeting stated eligibility requirements.
Nice to have
- Expertise with data center cooling systems and commissioning test equipment.
- NEBB, AABC, or equivalent TAB certification; BMS/BAS troubleshooting; or technical degree/trade school certification in a related field.
Tools
HVAC, CRAC/CRAH, BACnet, Modbus, LON, CxPro, Procore, PlanGrid
AI focus
Commissions mechanical systems supporting AI supercomputing infrastructure; no direct AI development work is stated.
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