Mechanical Commissioning Lead

LotusWorks•Maiden, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

LotusWorks is an Engineering Services provider specializing in managing Commissioning, Construction Services, Calibration, Operations & Maintenance scopes of work within global manufacturing facilities. LotusWorks operates globally across EMEA and North America partnering with the world's leading manufacturers across the Semiconductor, Pharmaceutical & Biologics, Medical Device and Data Centre sectors. Our team of Engineering and Technical professionals is immersed in cutting-edge technologies and innovations. LotusWorks is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, integral to our people-first approach. LotusWorks is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Commissioning Lead to oversee commissioning activities on mission-critical and data center projects. This role is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of mechanical commissioning, ensuring all systems meet design intent, operational requirements, and client expectations.

Requirements

Minimum 3+ years of experience commissioning mechanical systems in data center or mission-critical environments
Strong knowledge of HVAC and critical cooling systems
Experience leading commissioning activities and cross-functional coordination
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
3+ years commissioning mechanical systems in data center or mission-critical environments
Strong knowledge of HVAC and cooling systems
Experience leading commissioning activities
Ability to read and interpret technical documentation
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
High school diploma or GED required.
Proof of education, licenses, and certifications will be required where applicable

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience with large-scale data center projects
Familiarity with BAS/BMS systems and integrated systems testing
Knowledge of commissioning best practices and standards

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical commissioning activities for data center and mission-critical projects
Ensure systems meet design intent, operational requirements, and client expectations
Develop commissioning plans, procedures, and test scripts
Review drawings, specifications, and sequences of operation
Identify design risks related to operation, maintenance, and reliability
Define system boundaries and turnover packages
Coordinate schedules with construction, QA/QC, TAB, controls, and client teams
Align commissioning activities with project milestones and energization plans
Perform field inspections to verify installation compliance with design documents
Identify deficiencies and track corrective actions to closure
Verify equipment startup readiness and vendor requirements
Review and validate mechanical QA/QC documentation
Support punch list development and closeout
Coordinate turnover from construction to commissioning
Lead commissioning of chilled water systems, cooling towers, AHUs, CRAH/CRAC units, chillers, pumps, heat exchangers, expansion tanks, water treatment systems, HVAC controls, BAS integration, ventilation, pressurization, and containment systems
Develop and execute pre-functional checklists (PFCs) and functional performance tests (FPTs)
Witness equipment startups and vendor testing
Verify alarms, safeties, interlocks, and control sequences
Coordinate and validate TAB results
Verify system performance under normal, maintenance, and failure conditions
Lead integrated systems testing (IST) across mechanical, electrical, and controls systems
Validate redundancy and concurrent maintainability (N+1, 2N, 2N+1)
Coordinate with BAS/BMS teams to validate sequences of operation
Verify sensor calibration and control point functionality
Review system graphics, alarms, trends, and interfaces
Validate integration with BMS/EPMS platforms
Support automated response and failover testing
Maintain commissioning logs, issue trackers, and deficiency reports
Produce daily and weekly commissioning reports
Track commissioning progress against schedule
Review startup reports, TAB reports, and vendor documentation
Compile final commissioning records and turnover packages
Support development of systems manuals and O&M documentation
Lead mechanical commissioning engineers and agents
Coordinate vendors, contractors, TAB firms, and controls teams
Facilitate commissioning meetings and testing workshops
Drive issue resolution and escalation processes
Ensure safe and efficient execution of commissioning activities
Serve as primary mechanical commissioning point of contact
Present commissioning status, risks, and recovery plans to stakeholders
Support client witness testing and acceptance activities
Coordinate operator training and turnover to facility operations teams
Ensure compliance with LOTO, safety, and energization procedures
Participate in job hazard analysis (JHA) and pre-task planning (PTP)
Promote safe work practices during testing and startup activities
Deliver commissioning plan, system turnover matrix, PFCs, FPTs, IST scripts, deficiency logs, progress reports, TAB reviews, startup verification reports, final commissioning report, systems manual, and owner turnover package
Achieve first-pass system acceptance and high deficiency closure rate
Maintain schedule adherence and successful IST execution
Ensure zero safety incidents during commissioning activities
Support successful client acceptance and turnover
Deliver reliable system performance aligned with design intent