Kent

Designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets

Lead Mechanical Commissioning Technician

HVAC & Building SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeUnited StatesNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A Mechanical Engineer degree or similar is required.
Experience with industrial mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, functional testing, and handover is directly relevant.
Experience with pumps, valves, piping, heat exchangers, and utility systems is valued; specialist cooling equipment training will be provided as required.
Knowledge of commissioning processes for chillers, CRACs, CRAHs, and fan wall units is required.
Understand and demonstrate knowledge of testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB).
Be competent in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
Communicate effectively in writing, by telephone, and face-to-face with customers.
Work proactively, both independently and as part of a team, and use initiative.
Have good numeracy skills and prioritize tasks and manage time to meet tight project deadlines.
Have good technical and proposals/submittals management skills and technical review ability.
Carry out site surveys and understand detailed schematic designs.
Working knowledge of Uptime Tiers and TIA 942-B is beneficial; ATD is not essential.
Prior data centre experience is beneficial but not essential.
Be willing to travel in the region.
Experienced oil and gas, LNG, petrochemical, and power generation commissioning professionals are encouraged to apply; previous data centre experience is not mandatory.

Responsibilities

Review incoming contract documentation and produce or develop a planned methodology and clear strategy, including the programme and commissioning plan, to commission and test awarded projects.
Conduct commissionability reviews of installed systems and advise the Specialist Services Manager, Design Managers, and Project Managers of foreseeable scope or design-strategy issues for incorporation into the final design.
Carry out mechanical commissioning at levels 1–5.
Create IRL lists and accurately identify punch-list items at levels P1–P3.
Attend and witness Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) on behalf of the company, ensure tests comply with the ERs and site requirements, record findings, and escalate acceptance decisions to the designated approval authority alongside the Design Manager.
Organize commissioning and testing to suit the project programme.
Manage on-site commissioning and its day-to-day organization, liaising with the supply and subcontract chains.
Review, develop, create, and conduct commissioning documentation, including Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and Integrated System Testing (IST) scripts, to meet project requirements and deliver an integrated, operational project to the end user.
Execute field tests, close out punch lists, capture evidence, and hand over safe systems.
Review and approve, and where necessary create, method statements and risk assessments to suit project needs and commission and test the installation fully.
Apply relevant project procedures and safety standards; develop familiarity with data centre standards such as BSRIA, ASHRAE, CIBSE, and Uptime Institute concepts through role-specific training.
Present and explain methodology and strategy to senior management, directors, clients, and subcontractors.
Assist with or lead lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement of the database.
Liaise with Project Managers, Technical Account Managers, and Technical Designers to deliver projects in line with client requirements.
Carry out all responsibilities in accordance with business procedures and company standards for commissioning practices and procedures.
Represent the company in meetings as required and attend internal project meetings.
Prepare reports directly for customers and maintain regular contact with customers.
Follow up with site contractors for required information.
Study MEP documents and understand client requirements to deliver and manage projects.
Evaluate client enquiries, specifications, and drawings.
Formulate technical responses with assistance and guidance from other departments as required.
Prepare, participate in reviewing, and submit technical responses to company standards and client requirements, meeting accuracy, presentation, and punctuality standards.
Prepare, participate in reviewing, and submit technical clarifications and revised shop drawings as required through the project.
Maintain a full and accurate record during the project.
Attend client, supplier, and third-party meetings on and off site as necessary.
Understand mechanical equipment and technical risk.
Report and communicate activities effectively and appropriately.
Conduct site surveys and prepare reports.
Liaise with subcontractors and ensure drawings are issued with all required information.
Check and approve material submittals with respect to Technical Design.
Follow on-site project management and testing, prepare reports, present findings, and provide a roadmap for change.
Work closely with other business areas and key staff to overcome complex client requirements.

Desired Qualifications

Working knowledge of Uptime Tiers and TIA 942-B is beneficial; ATD is not essential.
Prior data centre experience is beneficial but not essential.
Experience with pumps, valves, piping, heat exchangers, and utility systems is valued.

About the job:

Kent Data Centres is built on more than a century of engineering expertise within Kent, a global leader in integrated energy services. We operate exclusively in data centre and critical environments, acting as lead consultants, technical advisors, and commissioning partners while supporting clients from feasibility through design, delivery, and operational handover.

We're looking for Lead Mechanical Commissioning Technicians to support our project in Florida and Ohio.

Working with the site commissioning lead, this role ensures successful delivery of Kent Data Centres critical facilities professional services around project management, site QA and testing and commissioning.

SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Review incoming contract documentation and the production/development of a planned methodology and a clear strategy (programme/commissioning plan) to commission and test the awarded project.
Conduct “commission-ability reviews” of the systems being installed and to advise the Specialist Services Manager, Design Manager(s) and Project Manager(s) on any foreseeable issues with scope and design strategy allowing incorporation to the final design.
Carry out Mechanical commissioning at levels 1-5.
Create IRL lists and give accurate level of Punch list items P1-P3.
Attendance and witnessing on behalf of the company at Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), ensuring FAT tests are conducted and validated in compliance with the ERs and the requirements of the site and recording findings and escalating acceptance decisions to the designated approval authority of such testing alongside the Design Manager.
Organisation of the commissioning and testing to suit the project program.
Management of the commissioning being undertaken upon the site, and day to day organisation, liaison with the respective supply and sub-contract chain.
Review, develop, create and conduct the necessary commissioning documentation, including Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and Integrated System Testing (IST) scripts in line with the requirements of the project to deliver a fully integrated and operational project to the end-user. Field responsibilities include test execution, punch-list closeout, evidence capture and safe systems handover. Field responsibilities include test execution, punch-list closeout, evidence capture and safe systems handover. Field responsibilities include test execution, punch-list closeout, evidence capture and safe systems handover.
Review & approve and where necessary create method statements and risk assessments in conjunction with the project’s varying needs and requirements to fully commission and test the installation.
Apply relevant project procedures and safety standards; familiarity with data centre standards (BSRIA, ASHRAE, CIBSE and Uptime Institute concepts) can be developed through role-specific training.
Present and explain methodology and strategy to Senior Management and Directors, including clients and sub-contractors.
Assist with or lead Lessons Learnt and provide continuous improvement to the database.
Liaise with Project Managers, Technical Account Managers and Technical Designers to ensure project delivery in line with client requirements.
Ensure all roles and responsibilities are carried out in accordance with business procedures.
Follow all company standards with regards to commissioning practices & procedures etc.
Represent the Company in meetings as required.
Attend internal project meetings.
Prepare reports for customers directly.
Keep regular contact with customers.
Follow up with the information required from site contractors.
Study MEP documents and understand client requirements to be able to deliver and manage the project.
Evaluate client enquiries, specifications and drawings.
Formulate technical response with assistance and guidance from other departments as required.
Prepare and participate in the review of and submit technical responses to the highest standards of accuracy, presentation, and punctuality in accordance with company standards and client requirements.
Prepare and participate in the review of and in the submission of technical clarifications and revised shop drawings as required through the project.
Maintain a full and accurate record during the project.
Attend client, supplier and third-party meetings on and offsite as necessary.
Understanding/knowledge of mechanical equipment and technical risk.
Report and communicate activities effectively and appropriately.
Conduct site surveys to put together the reports.
Liaise with all sub-contractors and ensure that all drawings are issued with all required information.
Check and approve material submittals with respect to Technical Design.
Follow on-site project management/testing, prepare reports, present findings and provide a road map for change.
Work closely with other areas of the business and key staff to overcome complex client requirements.

YOUR EXPERIENCE:

Mechanical Engineer degree or similar
Experience with industrial mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, functional testing and
handover is directly relevant.
Experience with pumps, valves, piping, heat exchangers and utility systems is valued; specialist cooling equipment training will be provided as required.
Knowledge of Commissioning processes for Chillers, CRACs / CRAHs / Fan Wall Units.
Understand and show knowledge of TAB.
Competent in MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel

Communication:

Good communicator, both in writing, on the telephone and face-to-face with customers

Behaviour/ Core Competencies:

Excellent work ethic and proactive individual
Capable of working under own initiative and as part of a team
Good numeracy skills
Able to prioritize tasks and manage time, to meet tight project deadlines
Good technical and proposals and submittals management
Good technical review ability
Ensure smooth management of the projects and commissioning
Ability to carry out site surveys and understand detailed schematic designs
Working knowledge of Uptime Tiers & TIA 942-B – ATD not essential
Prior data centre experience is beneficial, not essential.
Willingness to travel in the region

DETAILS ABOUT THE ROLE:

Experienced Oil & Gas, LNG, petrochemical and power generation commissioning professionals are

encouraged to apply; previous data centre experience is not mandatory.

Location: USA

About the Company

Kent

Designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets

Kent PLC is a global engineering firm that designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets for the oil, gas, and renewable-energy sectors. Its offerings cover the full project lifecycle—from initial engineering and construction through ongoing maintenance—delivered via a mix of project-based contracts and long-term service agreements. The company differentiates itself through a strong emphasis on safety and sustainability, supported by a track record that includes industry awards such as the Gold award at the ExxonMobil Safety Excellence Awards, and a large, skilled workforce of about 13,000 people capable of delivering complex projects worldwide. Kent’s goal is to meet today’s energy needs while preparing for the future by applying advanced technologies and best practices to deliver reliable, safe, and efficient energy assets.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 1919

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