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Job#: 3034816
Job Description:
Data Center Technical Operations Engineer - Data Center Technical Operations En
Location: Chicago, Illinois (Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract
Role Overview
This contract position supports a commissioning team. The primary responsibility of this role is to instruct and certify commissioning vendors to successfully commission mechanical data center systems through the execution of functional testing scripts. The secondary responsibility is to assist the Learning and Development Program Manager with the maintenance, growth, and delivery of the accelerated vendor training program.
Key Responsibilities

• Instruct commissioning vendors on the proper execution of functional testing scripts for mechanical data center systems, including CRAC/CRAH units, chillers, cooling towers, pumping systems, and associated infrastructure.
• Instruct and evaluate vendors on Building Management System (BMS) operation, programming, and commissioning, including point-to-point verification and sequence of operations validation.
• Evaluate vendor technicians against defined competency standards and issue certifications upon successful demonstration of required skills.
• Conduct hands-on field training sessions and evaluations to ensure vendors can safely and accurately perform testing.
• Identify gaps in vendor knowledge or performance and implement corrective action plans.
• Maintain accurate records of vendor certifications, training completions, and evaluation outcomes.
• Audit vendor commissioning activities onsite to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental requirements.
• Assist the Learning and Development Program Manager with ongoing maintenance and growth of the vendor training program.
• Support the development and delivery of commissioning training products, including instructional materials and assessments.

Required Qualifications
Experience: 5+ years of experience commissioning mechanical systems in data center or mission-critical facility environments. This includes demonstrated experience executing functional testing scripts for mechanical data center equipment and hands-on experience with Building Management Systems (BMS).
Technical Skills: A strong working knowledge of data center cooling infrastructure and mechanical systems design is required. Candidates must have the ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, sequences of operations, and specifications. Strong communication skills are necessary to convey technical concepts.
Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a formal instruction, training, or mentorship role.
• Experience with BMS platforms such as Siemens Desigo, Johnson Controls Metasys, or Schneider EcoStruxure.
• Familiarity with commissioning documentation like test plans, scripts, and completion reports.
• OSHA 30 certification or equivalent.
• Experience supporting large-scale commissioning programs with multiple concurrent vendors.
• Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP) or Certified Energy Manager (CEM) credential.

Compensation & Benefits
The pay range for this position is $44.00/hour to $54.00/hour. A comprehensive benefits package is available for eligible employees.
EEO Employer
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