Mechanical Lead

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $177k - $285k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

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OpenAI

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

201 - 500 employees

Founded 2015

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

☁️ SaaS

🏢 Enterprise

Artificial Intelligence • SaaS • Enterprise

OpenAI is a leading research organization and company dedicated to creating advanced artificial intelligence technology, with a strong emphasis on safety and ethical considerations. OpenAI's mission is to ensure that artificial general intelligence (AGI) benefits all of humanity. The company develops AI products like ChatGPT, which can assist users with tasks ranging from everyday requests to complex enterprise solutions. OpenAI also provides an API platform that integrates its AI models into various applications. The company is focused on innovation in AI and improving data analysis capabilities, while emphasizing safety and ethical governance of their systems.

📋 Description

• Lead mechanical field delivery for data center construction, including cooling infrastructure, mechanical yards, piping and data hall fit-out • 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 routing, supports, access and maintainability with structural, electrical, controls and hardware teams • Review contractor work plans, constructability, submittals, RFIs and change proposals; resolve field issues with responsible engineering teams • Oversee pressure testing, flushing, cleaning and inspection records; verify completion, defect closure and commissioning readiness • Support commissioning specialists with mechanical startup and system tests, corrective work and complete as-built, operating and maintenance documentation • Set contractor priorities, review staffing and progress, identify constraints early and coordinate recovery actions with construction leadership • Maintain progress, risk and change reporting, with accountable handoffs between construction partners and OpenAI teams

🎯 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 • Owner-side or specialist-contractor experience with high-density data center cooling, liquid cooling or phased cooling-system startup • Experience with integrated systems testing, factory or site acceptance activities, and digital commissioning or field-reporting tools • Relevant mechanical trade, controls, balancing or commissioning qualifications, or professional engineering credentials

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts • Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit) • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match • Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents) • Paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks) • Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees • 13+ paid company holidays • Multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge • Paid sick or safe time • Mental health and wellness support • Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage • Annual learning and development stipend • Daily meals in offices and meal delivery credits as eligible • Relocation support for eligible employees • Charitable donation matching and wellness stipends may also be provided • Generous equity • Performance-related bonus(es) for eligible employees