Commissioning Specialist II

At Springtide, a division of IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, we listen, understand, and lean into complex challenges to unlock new solutions and realize opportunities with our partners. Distinguished by our agility, creativity, expertise, and owner's perspective, we deliver faster time-to-market and longer-lasting value, enabling you to do more. We are looking for a talented Commissioning Specialist II to join our dedicated team based out of our office in Houston, Texas.

In this role, you'll independently execute tests for electrical, mechanical, or controls systems. You'll troubleshoot defects, coordinate with vendors, and ensure documentation is complete and accurate.

Additional Responsibilities

• Execute commissioning scope independently for a discipline (mechanical, electrical, or controls).
• Troubleshoot defects and coordinate with vendors to resolve issues.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute commissioning activities for mechanical, electrical, and associated systems.
• Testing and Verification: Develop and execute commissioning plans, conduct performance tests, verify control systems, and ensure that mechanical systems meet design specifications and operational requirements.
• Quality Control: Identify and report deviations from standards or project specifications, working to ensure that mechanical systems are built and maintained to the highest quality standards.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive records of commissioning activities, test results, and discrepancies. Prepare detailed reports for management and regulatory compliance.
• Safety and Compliance: Ensure that mechanical systems adhere to relevant industry regulations, standards, and safety guidelines, such as ASHRAE, NFPA, and local building codes.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional project teams, engineering teams, vendors, and contractors to coordinate commissioning activities, resolve issues, and ensure successful project delivery.
• Problem Resolution: Investigate and diagnose mechanical system issues, working with relevant teams to implement effective solutions, troubleshoot problems, and optimize system performance.
• Training and Support: Provide guidance and training to data center staff and operators on the proper use and maintenance of mechanical systems.
• Preventive Maintenance: Assist in planning and implementing preventive maintenance programs for mechanical systems to minimize downtime and maximize reliability.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction, information technology, or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 or more years of experience in data center commissioning, critical facilities operations, or MEP systems testing required.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations, such as ASHRAE, NFPA, and local building codes.
• Able to read and interpret construction drawings and one-line drawings.
• OSHA 10 and First Aid/CPR certification (we will provide tools) must be maintained during employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Commissioning and System startup experience.
• Experience with UPS, HVAC, generators, BMS/EPMS, and electrical distribution systems.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods.
• Must possess the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required.
• Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to climb ladders as necessary.

Work Environment

• Must be able to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, which may include exposure to varying working conditions.
• Must be able to adhere to strict cleanroom gowning protocols

Travel

• Travel based on the project location.
• Must be willing to travel up to 75% of the time.
• Travel will be per the Travel Policy, client-specific travel policy, or project-specific travel plan.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.

Safety

• This position is a safety-sensitive position.
• The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other "non-administrative" areas.

Mission

• Ensure data centers are commissioned safely, systematically, and to design intent. Deliver reliable capacity, verified performance, and complete turnover documentation ready for operations.

Springtide Project Services is a full-service technical consultancy providing Architectural, Engineering, Construction, Project and Program Management, and Commissioning services to advanced technology industries, including the semiconductor, mission-critical data center, renewable energy, electric vehicle, and display sectors. We bring deep subject matter expertise as well as proven, reliable execution experience to bear on complex projects. The name Springtide represents our culture and values as an agile organization providing fresh, dynamic, and innovative solutions to help our clients optimize their project outcomes. We are energetic, driven, and curious, and take a sophisticated approach to every client project, enabling a critical scope to be executed; we walk in our clients' shoes, we listen, we are curious, and we excel in a thriving collaborative culture, proactively leaning into challenges with a solutions mindset. We focus on collaborative engagement, alignment, and optimized execution, enabling our clients to do more and to achieve their business success. Springtide is a division of IPS-Integrated Project Services, LLC.

Specialties

Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Program Management, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCM, and augmented resourcing services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Springtide without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran, marital, or citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. Springtide is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran, marital, or citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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