Mechanical Commissioning Technician
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Memphis, TN, USA+1 moreMore locations: Southaven, MS, USA
In PersonFull-time, onsite role with significant travel to data center sites; extended onsite stays during peak commissioning phases.
Building TradesHVAC & Building Systems
About the job
Requirements
- At least 3 years of hands-on mechanical commissioning or field technician experience in data centers, power plants, or large industrial facilities.
- Strong working knowledge of data center cooling systems, including chillers, cooling towers, pumps, CRAC/CRAH units, and precision air handling.
- Experience using commissioning test equipment such as manometers, anemometers, flow meters, and temperature/pressure calibrators.
- Familiarity with applicable codes and standards, including ASHRAE, SMACNA, NFPA, ASME, and IMC.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and control schematics.
- Current OSHA 10/30 or equivalent safety training.
- Willingness to work extended hours, nights, and weekends during critical commissioning windows.
- Ability to travel extensively to construction sites and remain onsite during peak commissioning phases.
- Capability to work in industrial environments, climb ladders, lift moderate loads, and wear personal protective equipment for extended periods.
Responsibilities
- Execute mechanical commissioning activities for HVAC systems, chillers, cooling towers, CRAC/CRAH units, pumps, heat exchangers, piping systems, and associated controls in data center environments.
- Perform functional testing, airflow and water flow verification, system balancing, and integrated system performance validation.
- Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, controls, and hydronic issues during pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup phases.
- Develop and execute detailed commissioning test procedures, checklists, and documentation in accordance with project specifications and industry standards.
- Collaborate with EPC contractors, original equipment manufacturer vendors, and engineers to coordinate system energization, startup sequences, and integrated system testing.
- Follow safety protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and quality standards during 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.
Desired Qualifications
- Prior commissioning experience on hyperscale data center projects or mission-critical facilities.
- NEBB, AABC, or equivalent certification in testing, adjusting, and balancing.
- Experience troubleshooting and integrating BMS/BAS controls, including BACnet and Modbus.
- Knowledge of chilled water systems, refrigerant systems, and high-density liquid cooling technologies.
- Proficiency with commissioning management software such as CxPro, Procore, or similar.
- Technical degree or trade school certification in Mechanical Engineering Technology, HVAC, or a related field.
About the company
xAI builds Grok, a generative AI chatbot with a Hitchhiker's Guide-inspired persona that uses real-time data from X to produce current, culturally aware responses. Grok is accessible to premium subscribers on X, via a standalone website, mobile apps, and through an API for developers. The company also develops large-scale AI infrastructure, such as the Colossus supercomputer, to train and run its models. Its goal is to pursue truth-seeking AGI research and grow a capital-intensive platform that could support a major public offering in the future.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Series E
Total Funding
$42.1B
Headquarters
Palo Alto, California
Founded
2023
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What believers are saying
- On October 2, 2026, the Eighth Circuit paused Minnesota's anti-nudification law.
- Grok 4.7 reached Cursor, Grok Build, and the Grok API on September 21.
- January 2026's $20 billion round and public SpaceXAI listing funded massive expansion.
What critics are saying
- The NAACP and SELC keep suing over unpermitted Colossus turbines and toxic emissions.
- A June 2026 lawsuit alleges xAI fired engineer Devin Kim for safety complaints.
- Colossus 2 depends on giant power, networking, and chip deliveries; delays starve Grok.
What makes xAI unique
- Grok plugs into X's live feed, giving real-time social context competitors still lack.
- Musk's October 2026 Colossus 2 buildout targets 1.21 million Nvidia GPUs by year-end.
- xAI ships rapidly: Grok 4.5, 4.6, and 4.7 all landed in 2026.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Remote Work Options