Critical Mechanical Systems Specialist

CyrusOne•Midland, MI

About The Position

Lead mechanical systems readiness for new capacity and ongoing reliability. Provide commissioning oversight, drive new site onboarding and transition, and execute site inspections/audits to uncover performance, efficiency, and reliability risks across chilled-water plants, CRAH/CRAC, cooling towers, heat-rejection systems, and controls/BMS. Ensure mechanical designs meet operational standards and that documentation and training are complete for Day 1 operations. Responsibilities Commissioning oversight: Validate mechanical system performance and control sequences; track and close defects/punch-list items discovered pre-commissioning and during commissioning. Develop and conduct commissioning for infrastructure projects that are executed at operational datacenters. Conduct operational procedure validation during post turnover pre customer load deployment phase. Support the development of a robust process to standardize mechanical turnover documentation, ensure storage in the designated repository, and verify operator training and readiness. Site inspections / audits: Conduct site physicals and infrastructure assessments focused on mechanical reliability, efficiency, and risk; maintain and drive closure of mitigation plans. Design-to-operations bridge: Document field changes, communicate operational impacts to the gaining team, and ensure readiness gaps are closed prior to hand-off. Cross-functional coordination: Work with Design & Construction, Commissioning, Site Operations, and Reliability Engineering to align standards and continuously improve readiness playbooks. Provides continual evaluation of processes and procedures, responsible for suggesting methods to improve operation and efficiency of DC design and equipment. Qualifications 7+ years in mission-critical facilities, with depth in chilled-water plants, CRAH/CRAC, heat rejection, and control systems/BMS. Working fluency with ASHRAE TC9.9 guidance, codes/standards for hydronics and ventilation, and commissioning methodologies. Hands-on experience with submittal reviews, sequence of operations, functional performance testing, and punch-list closeout. Strong documentation discipline and stakeholder communication; proven ability to drive multi-site mechanical programs. Strong analytical skills Experience and knowledge of testing and commissioning methodologies Experience with CMMS, DCIM/BMS integrations, and incident/RCA processes. Education/Certifications Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent practical experience). Preferred PMP, AHRAE certifications, or PE. Work Conditions Supports 24×7 operations; occasional oncall rotation and night/weekend work. 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Requirements

7+ years in mission-critical facilities, with depth in chilled-water plants, CRAH/CRAC, heat rejection, and control systems/BMS
Working fluency with ASHRAE TC9.9 guidance, codes/standards for hydronics and ventilation, and commissioning methodologies
Hands-on experience with submittal reviews, sequence of operations, functional performance testing, and punch-list closeout
Strong documentation discipline and stakeholder communication; proven ability to drive multi-site mechanical programs
Strong analytical skills
Experience and knowledge of testing and commissioning methodologies
Experience with CMMS, DCIM/BMS integrations, and incident/RCA processes
Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent practical experience)

Nice To Haves

PMP, AHRAE certifications, or PE

Responsibilities

Validate mechanical system performance and control sequences
Track and close defects/punch-list items discovered pre-commissioning and during commissioning
Develop and conduct commissioning for infrastructure projects that are executed at operational datacenters
Conduct operational procedure validation during post turnover pre customer load deployment phase
Support the development of a robust process to standardize mechanical turnover documentation, ensure storage in the designated repository, and verify operator training and readiness
Conduct site physicals and infrastructure assessments focused on mechanical reliability, efficiency, and risk
Maintain and drive closure of mitigation plans
Document field changes, communicate operational impacts to the gaining team, and ensure readiness gaps are closed prior to hand-off
Work with Design & Construction, Commissioning, Site Operations, and Reliability Engineering to align standards and continuously improve readiness playbooks
Provides continual evaluation of processes and procedures, responsible for suggesting methods to improve operation and efficiency of DC design and equipment