Lead Mechanical Commissioning Technician

Kent•Houston, TX

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Kent Data Centres, part of Kent, provides consulting, technical advisory, and commissioning services for data centres and critical environments, supporting clients from feasibility through design, delivery, and operational handover. The Lead Mechanical Commissioning Technician will support projects in Florida and Ohio, working with the site commissioning lead to deliver project management, site quality assurance, testing, and commissioning services. The role involves planning and managing mechanical commissioning, coordinating with project teams, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors, and helping ensure projects meet client requirements and are safely handed over as fully integrated, operational facilities. The position includes commissioning mechanical systems at levels 1–5; reviewing contract, MEP, design, and technical documentation; preparing commissioning plans, strategies, scripts, reports, and technical responses; and overseeing site testing, punch-list closure, evidence capture, and handover. It also includes attending and witnessing factory acceptance tests, conducting site surveys, reviewing material submittals, managing technical clarifications and shop drawings, and communicating findings and recommendations to customers and stakeholders. The role is based in the USA and requires willingness to travel in the region. Experienced commissioning professionals from Oil & Gas, LNG, petrochemical, and power generation are encouraged to apply; previous data centre experience is not mandatory. Kent describes itself as committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and notes that it offers family-friendly and inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks. Recruitment adjustments are available for applicants with disabilities.

Requirements

A Mechanical Engineering degree or similar.
Experience with industrial mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, functional testing, and handover.
Knowledge of commissioning processes for chillers, CRACs, CRAHs, and fan wall units.
Understanding and knowledge of Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB).
Competence in MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
Good written, telephone, and face-to-face communication skills with customers.
Excellent work ethic and a proactive approach.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Good numeracy skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time to meet tight project deadlines.
Technical review ability and capability in technical proposals and submittals management.
Ability to carry out site surveys and understand detailed schematic designs.
Willingness to travel in the region.

Nice To Haves

Experience with pumps, valves, piping, heat exchangers, and utility systems; specialist cooling equipment training will be provided as required.
Working knowledge of Uptime Tiers and TIA 942-B; ATD is not essential.
Prior data centre experience is beneficial but not essential.
Experience in Oil & Gas, LNG, petrochemical, or power generation commissioning is relevant and such professionals are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Review incoming contract documentation and develop a planned methodology, commissioning strategy, programme, and commissioning plan.
Conduct commissionability reviews of systems being installed and advise relevant managers on foreseeable scope and design-strategy issues.
Carry out mechanical commissioning at levels 1–5.
Create IRL lists and accurately classify punch-list items P1–P3.
Attend and witness Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), validate testing against Employer’s Requirements and site requirements, record findings, and escalate acceptance decisions with the Design Manager to the designated approval authority.
Organise commissioning and testing to suit the project programme.
Manage site commissioning and coordinate day-to-day activities with the supply and subcontract chains.
Review, develop, create, and conduct commissioning documentation, including Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and Integrated System Testing (IST) scripts.
Execute tests, close punch-list items, capture evidence, and support safe systems handover.
Review and approve, or create as needed, method statements and risk assessments for commissioning and testing.
Apply project procedures and safety standards, and follow company commissioning standards and procedures.
Present commissioning methodology and strategy to senior management, directors, clients, and subcontractors.
Assist with or lead lessons-learned activities and contribute to continuous improvement.
Liaise with Project Managers, Technical Account Managers, Technical Designers, and other business teams to deliver projects to client requirements.
Represent the company in meetings, attend internal project meetings, and attend client, supplier, and third-party meetings on and off site as needed.
Prepare customer reports, communicate project activities and findings, maintain customer contact, and follow up with site contractors for required information.
Study MEP documents and client requirements; evaluate client enquiries, specifications, and drawings.
Formulate, review, and submit accurate technical responses, clarifications, and revised shop drawings in line with company standards and client requirements.
Maintain complete and accurate project records.
Conduct site surveys and prepare reports; follow on-site project management and testing, present findings, and provide a roadmap for change.
Liaise with subcontractors and ensure drawings include all required information.
Check and approve material submittals with respect to Technical Design.
Work closely with other business areas and key staff to address complex client requirements.