Backed by Greylock, Insight and Khosla.
About the role
As a Mechanical Lead, you will lead mechanical field delivery for data center construction, including cooling infrastructure, mechanical yards, piping and data hall fit-out. You will oversee general contractors, specialist installers and service providers, combining practical mechanical expertise with hands-on field leadership. Your focus will be safe installation, contractor performance, coordinated interfaces and complete evidence for commissioning and operational handover. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- 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
More about this role
OpenAI's data center construction teams work with engineering, supply chain, safety, quality, commissioning and operations partners to deliver the infrastructure that supports our computing needs. Mechanical delivery brings together cooling equipment, plant, piping and controls interfaces so that systems are installed, tested and ready for commissioning.
As a Mechanical Lead, you will lead mechanical field delivery for data center construction, including cooling infrastructure, mechanical yards, piping and data hall fit-out. You will oversee general contractors, specialist installers and service providers, combining practical mechanical expertise with hands-on field leadership. Your focus will be safe installation, contractor performance, coordinated interfaces and complete evidence for commissioning and operational handover.
Manage mechanical contractors, equipment and piping installers, and general-contractor interfaces against approved scope, schedule and quality requirements.
Oversee installation readiness and delivery of cooling plant, pumps, heat rejection equipment, air handling, piping and applicable liquid-cooling infrastructure.
Coordinate equipment placement, pipe...
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