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Data Center Senior Commissioning Technicians and Commissioning Leads (Electrical, I&C, Mechanical, HVAC)
versysgroup · Houston, TX, United States
About The Role
VERSYS (Verified Systems) is expanding our team of experienced commissioning professionals with data center / mission-critical expertise. If you’ve commissioned power, controls, or cooling systems in environments where uptime, documentation, and precision are non-negotiable, we want to hear from you.
We’re actively hiring for upcoming data center projects across the U.S.
Roles we’re hiring
- Senior Commissioning Technicians (by trade)
Who we’re looking for SENIOR commissioning technicians with data center experience, including
- Commissioning Electricians
- Instrument & Controls / BAS Technicians
- Mechanical Commissioning Technicians
- HVAC Technicians
What you’ll do (depending on trade) Electrical / Power Systems
- Perform commissioning and start-up: inspections, energization support, functional testing, troubleshooting
- Commission switchgear (LV/MV), ATS/STS, UPS, generators, PDUs/RPPs, breakers, transformers, and controls
- Execute testing and produce client-ready documentation
I&C / Controls / BAS
- Loop checks, point-to-point verification, calibration, and functional testing
- Validate BMS/BAS, EPMS, generator/UPS controls, and critical interlocks
- Support trending, deficiency tracking, and turnover packages
Mechanical / HVAC
- Commission chillers, CRAH/CRAC, AHUs, pumps, cooling towers, VFDs, hydronic systems
- Validate airflow, temperatures, setpoints, safeties, and sequences
- Support functional and integrated systems testing
- Commissioning Leads (Project Leads)
- Commissioning Leads serve as the primary onsite leaders for commissioning execution—driving safe progress, quality documentation, coordination, and turnover.
- What you’ll do as a Project Lead
- Lead execution, safety, and quality
- Serve as the primary onsite leader for the full commissioning project: planning, prioritizing, coordinating, and driving safe progress across all systems and teams
- Own quality of all commissioning deliverables: test documentation, deficiency tracking, redlines, turnover packages, and closeout
- Act as the key point of contact for client reps, coordinating with GCs, subcontractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to remove roadblocks and maintain schedule momentum
- Drive readiness reviews, functional testing, and integrated systems testing (IST) coordination across all disciplines (Electrical, Controls, Mechanical/HVAC, Network/Comms partners)
Mentorship & team leadership
- Coach technicians on best practices, safe execution, troubleshooting methods, and documentation standards
- Provide on-the-job training, set expectations, and support development of junior and mid-level technicians
- Maintain a high-performing culture: clear communication, accountability, and collaborative problem-solving
- Technical leadership (leveraging your core expertise)
- Project Lead – Electrical/Power Systems Focus
- Provide hands-on guidance for commissioning mission-critical power distribution equipment such as switchgear (LV/MV), ATS/STS, UPS systems, generators, PDUs/RPPs, breakers, transformers, and related monitoring/controls
- Oversee electrical testing activities and ensure accurate documentation
- Lead troubleshooting and support energization planning and execution
Project Lead – I&C / Controls / BAS Focus
- Provide hands-on guidance for loop checks, point-to-point verification, calibration/verification, and functional testing
- Oversee validation of sequences, alarms, and monitoring for BMS/BAS, EPMS, generator controls, UPS monitoring, and critical infrastructure interlocks
- Drive trending, issue resolution, and turnover readiness for controls deliverables
All roles
- Work safely and contribute to a high-standard commissioning culture
- Mentor junior techs and collaborate with leads, vendors, and clients
- Deliver accurate reporting, test results, and turnover packages
Experience that stands out
- Hands-on data center / mission-critical commissioning
- Integrated systems testing (IST) experience
- Familiarity with Hexagon Smart Completions (asset)
- Strong troubleshooting in schedule-driven environments
Skills & qualifications
- Journeyman / technology diploma / NCCER (or equivalent)
- Relevant certifications (NETA an asset for electrical)
- Ability to read drawings, one-lines, P&IDs
- Strong documentation and reporting skills
- Valid driver’s license, willingness to travel
- 8–12+ years of commissioning experience, including data centre / mission-critical environments
- Proven experience leading full commissioning projects, coordinating multi-discipline crews and activities
- Strong mentoring and field leadership track record (training, coaching, accountability)
- Deep technical expertise in either electrical/power systems or I&C/controls (as indicated in role focus)
- Ability to interpret drawings, one-lines, P&IDs, and written procedures and turn them into executable plans
- Strong written communication for client-facing reporting and documentation
- Journeyman ticket / technology diploma / NCCER (or equivalent), as applicable
- Relevant certifications (NETA is an asset for Electrical-focused leads)
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel
- Eligible to work in the U.S.
What we offer
- Competitive hourly wages + daily per diems
- Health insurance contribution
- 401(k) matching
- Strong field support, training, and growth to lead roles
- A team that values precision, safety, and your success
- Ready to power the next generation of data centers? Submit your resume today! We’re reviewing applications now for upcoming projects.
- VERSYS Verified Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer enrolled in E-Verify.
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