Mechanical Commissioning Technician
xAI· Data Center
Hybrid (Southaven, MS / Memphis, TN)full-timePosted 2mo ago
About the role
Mechanical commissioning technician role for SpaceXAI data centers, focusing on commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting mechanical systems for high-performance AI supercomputing infrastructure. Onsite with significant travel to data center sites.
Responsibilities
- Execute mechanical commissioning activities for chilled water, condenser water, cooling towers, pumps, heat exchangers, air handlers, computer-room cooling, liquid-cooling equipment, and associated controls in data center environments.
- Perform flush, fill, leak, and pressure tests; verify valve lineup, flow, temperature, and pressure against design and sequence of operations.
- Complete point-to-point checks with controls technicians and confirm sensors, actuators, interlocks, and alarms respond correctly.
- Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues during pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup phases.
- Develop and execute detailed commissioning test procedures, scripts, and documentation in accordance with project specifications and industry standards.
- Collaborate with EPC contractors, OEM vendors, and SpaceXAI engineers to coordinate startup sequences and integrated system testing.
- Walk systems against drawings, mark redlines, write punch-list items, and drive closeout until deficiencies are cleared.
- Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols, LOTO procedures, and quality standards during all commissioning activities.
- Maintain accurate as-built documentation, test records, and commissioning reports.
- Support training of operations and maintenance teams on commissioned mechanical systems.
- Participate in constructability reviews and provide field feedback to improve design and installation quality.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of hands-on mechanical, HVAC, pipefitting, or commissioning experience in data centers, power plants, or large industrial facilities.
- Strong working knowledge of chilled-water plants, pumping systems, heat transfer equipment, and related mechanical distribution.
- Experience with commissioning and field test equipment (pressure gauges, flow meters, temperature instruments, leak-detection tools, etc.).
- Ability to read and interpret piping and instrumentation diagrams, mechanical drawings, and equipment submittals.
- Strong safety mindset with current OSHA 10/30 or equivalent training.
- Willingness to work extended hours, nights, and weekends during critical commissioning windows.
Skills
Required:Mechanical commissioning and testingPiping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID) interpretationSafety and OSHA trainingField test equipment
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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