Mechanical Subject Matter Expert

Responsibilities

• Serve as the mechanical subject matter expert for quality and commissioning activities within mission-critical facilities.
• Provide technical leadership across the project lifecycle, including construction, mechanical installation, quality assurance, commissioning, startup, and handover.
• Assess mechanical systems and associated infrastructure, including chillers, cooling towers, CRAH/CRAC units, air handlers, pumps, hydronic and condenser water systems, liquid cooling and CDUs, fuel systems, plumbing, and fire protection, to quickly understand how systems operate, interact, fail, and recover.
• Apply expert knowledge of mechanical systems and associated infrastructure to support project execution, quality, commissioning, and operational readiness.
• Evaluate system operation, control philosophies, redundancy, failure modes, and sequences of operation, including BMS/BAS integration, to identify technical risks and deficiencies.
• Review and interpret P&IDs, mechanical flow diagrams, control schematics, equipment submittals, construction drawings, and technical specifications.
• Apply applicable mechanical codes, standards (including ASHRAE, IMC, NFPA, and ASME), project specifications, and industry best practices throughout construction, installation, commissioning, and turnover activities.
• Identify technical risks, deficiencies, and potential system issues and develop practical solutions to address them.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical system issues, perform root cause analysis, and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Data-mine drawings, specifications, vendor documentation, historical records, commissioning data, TAB reports, and other available information to identify and resolve technical challenges.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and lead mechanical commissioning, flushing and cleaning, pressure testing, startup, functional testing, integrated systems testing, and turnover activities.
• Provide technical direction and oversight to field teams, contractors, vendors, and other project stakeholders.
• Coordinate multiple teams throughout project execution while maintaining focus on safety, quality, schedule, and successful system delivery.
• Support the identification, tracking, resolution, and closure of technical issues and deficiencies.
• Communicate technical findings, risks, recommendations, and solutions effectively with clients, contractors, vendors, engineers, and operations teams.
• Support successful system handover by ensuring mechanical systems are properly tested, balanced, documented, and prepared for operational use.
• Demonstrate ownership of technical challenges and drive issues through to successful resolution.
• Any other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned to you in your role.

Skills Required

• Expert knowledge of mechanical systems and associated infrastructure within mission-critical facilities, including HVAC, cooling plants, hydronics, liquid cooling, and building automation.
• Strong understanding of how mechanical systems operate and interact as an integrated facility, including interfaces with electrical and controls systems.
• Deep understanding of system operation, control philosophies, redundancy, failure modes, and sequences of operation.
• Advanced ability to read and interpret P&IDs, mechanical flow diagrams, control schematics, equipment submittals, construction drawings, and technical specifications.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable mechanical codes, standards, project specifications, and industry best practices.
• Advanced troubleshooting, analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to quickly assess unfamiliar facilities, identify risks and deficiencies, and develop practical technical solutions.
• Strong ability to research and analyze drawings, specifications, vendor documentation, historical records, commissioning data, and other technical information.
• Proven ability to lead commissioning, startup, testing, and turnover activities.
• Strong field leadership and team coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients, contractors, vendors, engineers, and operations teams.
• Demonstrated leadership, ownership, accountability, and ability to drive issues to closure.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with a consistent focus on safety, quality, and schedule.

Education / Licenses / Certifications

• Journeyman or Master Pipefitter, Steamfitter, or HVAC Mechanical license preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in mission-critical facilities preferred.
• Proof of education, licenses, and certifications will be required where applicable.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life, Short-Term, Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Training and Education Assistance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Extra Annual Leave with Years of Service
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Recognition Rewards

• Project Stipend: In addition to the hourly rate, candidates will receive a $4,000 project stipend every three months, plus a $6,000 completion stipend at the end of the project.
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