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Data Center Senior Commissioning Technicians and Commissioning Leads (Electrical, I&C, Mechanical, HVAC)

versysgroup · Houston, TX, United States

IT - Network / Systems / DB AdminSenior LevelQuick applyfull-time25 days ago

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
  1. 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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