About Fluidstack

At Fluidstack we build the compute data centers and power that will fuel artificial superintelligence. We supply GWs of compute capabilities to the worlds biggest AI Labs at industry-defining speeds.

Our team is small fast and obsessed with quality. We own outcomes end-to-end challenge assumptions and treat our customers problems as our own. No task is beneath anyone here.

There are a few thousand people who will shape the trajectory of superintelligence. Come and be one of them.

About the Role

The Senior Commissioning Superintendent is a senior field leader responsible for driving the full-lifecycle commissioning execution of mechanical electrical and controls systems on hyperscale data center projects (100MW). With deep expertise in mission-critical mechanical infrastructure - including chillers dry coolers fan coil units pumps and HVAC systems - this role owns the field commissioning program from pre-functional testing through Integrated Systems Testing (IST) and owner acceptance. Operating with the authority and credibility of an experienced owners-side professional the Sr. Superintendent serves as the on-site commissioning leader aligning trade contractors commissioning agents engineers and client representatives around a single accountable execution plan. This role is critical to delivering fully operational high-availability facilities on schedule and to the highest quality standard.

Responsibilities

• Own the field commissioning program across all MEP systems serving as the primary on-site authority for mechanical electrical and controls integration on hyperscale data center projects

• Lead and coordinate all commissioning phases including pre-functional testing functional performance testing and Integrated Systems Testing (IST) ensuring alignment with owner requirements and project milestones

• Serve as the senior point of accountability for startup and energization sequencing of complex mechanical systems including chillers dry coolers FCUs pumps and HVAC as well as electrical systems including switchgear UPS generators and BMS/EPMS

• Collaborate directly with Commissioning Authorities (CxA) trade contractors design engineers and owner representatives leveraging prior owners-side experience to anticipate client expectations and proactively resolve gaps before they become schedule impacts

• Conduct rigorous field walks installation reviews and quality inspections to verify compliance with drawings specifications and commissioning protocols

• Drive the development and ownership of the six-week look-ahead and constraint log through collaborative planning with trade partners ensuring upstream constraints are surfaced and resolved early

• Track MEP and commissioning progress deficiencies and corrective actions in real time maintaining full transparency with QA/QC teams and project leadership

• Lead effective site meetings with clients consultants trades and internal teams presenting commissioning status risk and recovery plans with clarity and confidence

• Champion visual management and lean planning practices (takt boards zone maps pull planning) to maintain team alignment and schedule integrity across complex multi-system commissioning sequences

• Proactively manage work interferences schedule conflicts and cross-trade coordination risks in collaboration with the Commissioning Site Manager

• Ensure all field activities consistently meet performance productivity quality and safety requirements maintaining a zero-incident site culture

• Must be open to a minimum of 50% travel

Basic Requirements

• 710 years of progressive field commissioning and supervision experience with a demonstrated focus on hyperscale mission-critical data center infrastructure (100MW)

• Current or recent Superintendent title with proven ownership of large-scale commissioning programs from mobilization through owner acceptance

• Deep mechanical expertise in the commissioning of chillers dry coolers fan coil units pumps cooling towers and HVAC systems in redundant live-environment data center facilities

• Hands-on working knowledge of electrical and controls systems including switchgear UPS generators BMS and EPMS sufficient to lead integrated MEP commissioning activities and cross-discipline coordination

• Prior experience on the owners rep or client side providing a distinct ability to anticipate owner expectations interpret acceptance criteria and align field execution with client priorities

• Proven track record leading pre-functional testing functional performance testing and Integrated Systems Testing (IST) on complex high-availability facilities

• Demonstrated ability to lead high-stakes client and stakeholder meetings present commissioning status and risk with confidence and drive accountability across all project participants

• Expert command of six-week look-ahead scheduling constraint management and visual planning tools including takt boards and zone maps

• In-depth knowledge of MEP construction methods commissioning specifications and data center delivery standards applied to large-scale live-environment projects

• Strong proficiency in scheduling software and the ability to apply logic-driven planning to complex multi-discipline commissioning sequences

• Thorough understanding of electrical safety OSHA regulations and energized work procedures in mission-critical environments

• Proven conflict-resolution problem-solving and professional judgment skills in fast-paced high-consequence project environments

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project management/operational platforms

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package (cash equity).

• Retirement or pension plan in line with local norms.

• Health dental and vision insurance.

• Generous PTO policy in line with local norms.

The base salary range for this position is $150000 - $250000 per year depending on experience skills qualifications and location. This range represents our good faith estimate of the compensation for this role at the time of posting. Total compensation may also include equity in the form of stock options.

We are committed to pay equity and transparency.

Fluidstack is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability and protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law. Fluidstack will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC