What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Center Commissioning Superintendent (MEP) position at NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company?
MUST HAVE
- 2 years of data center experience and 5 field Construction experience.
- A field-based leader with strong communication skills and a deep understanding of means and methods.
- Must understand all commissioning levels (L1 site arrival, L2 set-in-place, L3 pre-energization)
- Ideally done the testing themselves, hands-on, coordinating with different parties, strong on reporting, communication (L1-site arrival, 2nd set and places, anchoring conduits, 3 and 4 and what the room looks, safety) must have hands on experience with testing and commissioning
Required Qualification
- sHigh school diploma or equivalent required; degree in a technical or construction field, or completion of a recognized electrical/mechanical trade apprenticeship, is a plus
- .Minimum of 8 years of experience in commissioning, startup, or MEP field supervision, with at least 3 years leading field operations as a superintendent, lead technician, or foreman
- .Demonstrated field experience on data centers or comparable mission-critical environments (e.g., hospitals, semiconductor, pharmaceutical facilities)
- .Hands-on working knowledge of the Levels 1–5 commissioning process and integrated systems testing (IST) execution in the field
- .Practical understanding of both electrical and mechanical systems—switchgear, generators, UPS, ATS, PDUs, chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, pumps, and cooling distribution
- .Strong jobsite safety leadership, including lockout/tagout, NFPA 70E awareness, and OSHA 30 certification (or ability to obtain)
- .Proficiency with commissioning and construction management software, particularly Procore, and comfort using tablets and digital checklists in the field
- .Excellent coordination and communication skills, with the ability to direct crews, resolve field conflicts, and report clearly to project leadership
- .Ability to work on-site full-time at active construction environments, including extended hours, nights, and weekends to support critical testing milestones