Commissioning Start Up Technician - Amarillo, TX

Location: Amarillo, TX

Department: Overwatch Mission Critical

Location Type: IN_OFFICE

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

• Conduct inspections of data center construction projects, ensuring compliance with blueprints, specifications, and industry standards.
• Perform quality control testing on data center equipment and infrastructure, including power, cooling, and fire suppression systems.
• Identify and document non-conformance, and collaborate with the construction team to implement corrective actions.
• Participate in pre-commissioning and commissioning activities to ensure all systems function properly.
• Execute testing and commissioning activities in accordance with the designated site specifications. Contribute to or oversee the creation of comprehensive testing and commissioning documentation
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of inspections, tests, and findings.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and stakeholders for quality assurance throughout the data center lifecycle.
• Facilitate the transition of each system from construction, implement LOTO protocols and furnish additional expertise and technical support to enhance the commissioning process
• Stay updated on industry best practices and quality standards for data center construction and operations.
• May contribute to the development and implementation of data center quality control programs.

Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in mission-critical or industrial-related construction or operations, with a focus on commissioning and start-up of new equipment (data center experience preferred).
• Strong understanding of Single-Line Drawings and Blueprints.
• Load Banking knowledge is a must.
• Required NFPA 70E certification.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficient in using tablet devices (e.g., iPad) for daily work tasks, including email, document creation/editing, and use of industry-specific software programs.
• Valid driver’s license may be required.
• Comfortable walking and managing activity in large construction environments for extended periods.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven understanding of data center design principles, construction methods, and industry standards (e.g., Uptime Institute Tier Standards, BICSI).
• Experience with data center inspection procedures and quality control testing methods.
• Prior experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).
• Certifications in the electrical space or data center design/operations (e.g., CDCP, OSHA 10/30) are a plus.

Additional Skills

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work with various stakeholders.

• Must be able to walk, stand, stoop, twist, bend, and climb stairs or ladders for extended periods while navigating uneven, unpaved, or obstructed terrain.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Must be able to drive between job sites and access all areas of an active construction zone, including raised platforms, scaffolding, and confined spaces.
• Must be able to tolerate exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dust, and construction-related noise, vibrations, and odors.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with contractors, engineers, and site personnel, and maintain situational awareness in high-activity environments.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety vests, hearing protection, and steel-toe boots, is required.
• Must have sufficient visual acuity to read drawings, specifications, and safety signage, and to observe site activity.