Mechanical Lead

Highlights

• Lead mechanical field delivery for data center construction projects.
• Oversee cooling plant, piping and data hall fit-out to commissioning.
• Deliver infrastructure supporting OpenAI's large-scale computing needs.

What they offer

• Equity

Ideal candidate

Hands-on field leader with a background in critical-facility mechanical delivery who thrives coordinating contractors, solving field issues, and driving safe, quality installations to handover.

Requirements

• Substantial mechanical construction, installation, field engineering or startup experience in data center cooling or comparable critical facilities.
• Demonstrated leadership of mechanical contractors or crews, including coordination across organizations without relying on direct reporting authority.
• Practical knowledge of cooling, ventilation, hydronic and pumping systems, heat rejection, piping cleanliness and vendor startup requirements.
• Ability to review drawings, specifications, submittals, work methods and controls narratives for constructability and installation readiness.
• Experience coordinating inspection, pressure testing, flushing, cleaning, balancing prerequisites and controls checkout.
• Ability to interpret test results and deficiency records with commissioning specialists and coordinate corrective work, retesting and turnover evidence.
• Clear communication and sound judgment when coordinating power, controls, startup and testing dependencies or escalating safety and delivery risks.
• Relevant trade, apprenticeship, technical or degree-based preparation, or equivalent practical experience.