Mechanical Commissioning Lead - Memphis
SpaceXAI · Southaven, MS; Memphis, TN
Posted about 3 months ago
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- This role has been open
- 87 days SpaceXAI's roles stay open a median of 87 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 32% of SpaceXAI's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at SpaceXAI
- high 258 stale, 5 reposted of 258 open
- Hiring momentum
- 339 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-29
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About this role
The Mechanical Commissioning Lead will oversee the commissioning, testing, and handover of mechanical systems in SpaceXSI's high-performance data centers. This role involves leading a team of technicians, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of critical cooling and fluid distribution systems. The position requires extensive travel to construction sites and a hands-on approach to manage complex mechanical issues and maintain safety protocols.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- 7+ years of progressive hands-on mechanical commissioning experience in data centers, power plants, semiconductor facilities, or other mission-critical industrial environments, with at least 3 years in a lead or supervisory capacity
- Deep expertise in data center cooling systems including large-scale chillers, cooling towers, CRAC/CRAH units, precision air handling, chilled water plants, and high-density liquid cooling technologies
- Strong working knowledge of commissioning test equipment (manometers, anemometers, ultrasonic flow meters, pressure/temperature calibrators, power analyzers, etc.)
- Thorough familiarity with relevant codes and standards (ASHRAE, SMACNA, NFPA, ASME, IMC, LEED, Uptime Institute)
- Proven ability to read, interpret, and redline mechanical drawings, P&IDs, control schematics, and sequence of operations
- Demonstrated leadership experience coordinating multi-discipline teams and managing contractors/vendors in fast-paced construction environments
Nice to have
- Prior leadership on multiple hyperscale data center or mission-critical commissioning projects (100+ MW scale preferred)
- NEBB, AABC, or equivalent Certification in Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB)
- Hands-on experience with BMS/BAS controls troubleshooting and integration (BACnet, Modbus, LON, etc.)
- Knowledge of refrigerant systems, direct liquid cooling, and advanced heat rejection technologies
- Proficiency with commissioning management platforms (CxPro, Procore, PlanGrid, or similar)
Worth weighing
- Extensive travel required to construction sites
- Role involves working in industrial environments and physical demands such as climbing ladders and lifting moderate loads
- No specific salary or benefits mentioned in the posting
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Listed by SpaceXAI on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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