MEP Equipment Quality Inspector

CEIS is seeking experienced MEP Equipment Quality Inspectors to support a large-scale, mission-critical data center construction program in Amarillo, Texas. These positions will focus on Level 1 (L1) and Level 2 (L2) quality inspections of critical mechanical and electrical equipment supporting data center operations, with a strong emphasis on factory quality surveillance, equipment acceptance, commissioning readiness, and turnover verification.

The ideal candidate is a subject matter expert in mission-critical equipment inspection with experience supporting manufacturing quality, factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, and operational readiness of large mechanical and cooling systems. Candidates should possess strong technical knowledge of chillers, fan wall units, cooling infrastructure, and associated MEP equipment while serving as an independent quality representative responsible for ensuring equipment meets project specifications, quality standards, and commissioning requirements.

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Responsibilities

L1 Quality Inspections (Factory & Manufacturing Quality Oversight)

• Perform factory acceptance inspections and manufacturing surveillance activities for critical mission-critical equipment prior to shipment
• Verify equipment fabrication, assembly, welding, coatings, materials, dimensional tolerances, and workmanship comply with project specifications and manufacturer quality requirements
• Witness and document factory testing activities, quality hold points, and inspection milestones
• Review manufacturing records, quality documentation, material certifications, weld documentation, and inspection reports
• Identify non-conformances and quality concerns during manufacturing and coordinate corrective actions with vendors and suppliers
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) activities for chillers, fan wall units, cooling systems, and other critical MEP equipment
  
  

L2 Quality Inspections (Equipment Readiness & Site Acceptance)

• Perform advanced equipment inspections upon delivery and installation to verify equipment integrity, completeness, and readiness for startup and commissioning
• Validate critical equipment against approved submittals, manufacturer requirements, testing documentation, and project acceptance criteria
• Support Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning readiness reviews, and turnover inspections
• Verify completion of punch list items, corrective actions, and non-conformance resolutions prior to commissioning
• Review turnover packages, factory testing records, startup documentation, and quality verification reports
• Coordinate with commissioning teams, equipment manufacturers, contractors, and project stakeholders to ensure successful first-pass startup and operational readiness
  
  

Equipment Quality & Technical Oversight

• Inspect and evaluate large-capacity chillers (300- and 500-ton systems)
• Inspect fan wall units and associated cooling infrastructure
• Review mechanical system assemblies, piping systems, pumps, heat exchangers, and supporting equipment
• Verify equipment installation, alignment, labeling, testing, and operational readiness
• Validate compliance with project specifications, approved submittals, manufacturer requirements, and quality standards
• Support deficiency tracking, punch list management, and non-conformance resolution activities
• Maintain detailed inspection reports and quality documentation
• Assist in identifying recurring quality concerns and opportunities for continuous improvement
  
  

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Requirements

• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification required
• Minimum 5 years of quality inspection experience supporting industrial, mission-critical, manufacturing, energy, semiconductor, data center, or large-scale infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated experience performing factory inspections, equipment acceptance inspections, or quality surveillance activities
• Strong experience inspecting large mechanical systems, cooling infrastructure, and mission-critical equipment
• Experience supporting Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, and turnover activities
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, fabrication packages, submittals, and technical documentation
• Strong understanding of quality management processes, non-conformance reporting, and corrective action programs
• Excellent written communication and inspection reporting skills
• Ability to work independently and serve as a subject matter expert in the field
• Willingness to travel as required to support manufacturing inspections and project needs
• Ability to work onsite in Amarillo, Texas
  
  

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Preferred Qualifications

• Data center or hyperscale infrastructure experience
• Experience supporting AWS, Microsoft, Google, Meta, Oracle, or similar mission-critical facilities
• Mechanical commissioning or startup experience
• Experience inspecting HVAC, chilled water, cooling, or industrial mechanical systems
• Experience working directly with OEM manufacturers and fabrication facilities
• Familiarity with Procore, BIM360, or similar quality management platforms
• Additional quality certifications such as CQM, CQI, ASQ, or related credentials
• Experience supporting large-scale manufacturing quality programs, industrial fabrication, or mission-critical equipment production
  
  

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What Success Looks Like

• Successful completion of factory acceptance inspections with minimal equipment deficiencies
• High-quality equipment arriving onsite ready for installation and commissioning
• Reduced rework through early detection of manufacturing and quality issues
• Strong alignment between manufacturing quality, installation quality, and commissioning outcomes
• Successful first-pass commissioning and startup performance
• Complete, accurate, and audit-ready quality documentation packages
• Effective collaboration between manufacturers, contractors, commissioning teams, and project stakeholders to deliver mission-critical infrastructure on schedule and to specification
  
  

CEIS | Power is a small business headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with key offices in San Francisco, CA and Pittsburgh, PA, and we are growing. You can be a key part of our team and help us continue to build our capabilities long-term. Our government clients include Department of Energy facilities like Sandia National Laboratories, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and Los Alamos National Laboratory, while our commercial clients have included globally recognized firms. We specialize in Industrial Hygiene, Safety, Construction Management, and Project Management. We have open, transparent communication without layers of bureaucracy, while also having a strong team to provide backup. We offer health, dental, vacation/sick, and a 401k with a generous match.

Learn more about us at https://www.ceis.com

CEIS | Power is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or protected Veteran status. Because eligibility for DOE clearance is required for this position, we ask the question about citizenship.