Fire Life Safety Commissioning Lead

ABOUT FLUIDSTACK

We exist to make humanity more free. For most of human history, you farmed or you starved. Technology gave people more time for the things they wanted to do, instead of things they had to do. Powerful AI will be the biggest lever for human choice we've ever built - but only if models are aligned with what humanity actually wants. There are groups building AI who don't share these goals. Whoever deploys frontier compute infrastructure fastest will decide whether AI expands human freedom or shrinks it.

We're singularly focused on delivering 10 to 100s of GWs of compute faster than anyone else, rethinking every layer of the stack. We acquire power, design and build data centers, and operate them - with teams spanning hardware and software. Speed and scale are our key differentiators. Come be a part of building civilization-scale infrastructure for AI.

We hire people who care deeply about this problem space. If that is you, please apply!

HOW WE OPERATE

- Extreme ownership. Full autonomy. Own things end to end often taking on scope outside your core role without being asked to get things done.

- Velocity. We drive everything forward as fast as possible.

- First principles. Challenge every assumption. Zero analogy thinking, no egos, the best idea wins.

- Love of the game. The frontier of AI is the most interesting problem of our time. We put in long hours at high intensity to push the frontier forward.

THE COMMISSIONING TEAM

Examples of key problems the team is working on

- Help stand up a Cx program for 50GW+ of DCs this decade.

- Develop plans for Cx and QA/QC for first-of-a-kind modular data center designs.

- Drive development and implementation of automated L4/L5 commissioning.

ROLE SCOPE

- Take technical ownership of fire life safety commissioning across mission-critical data center facilities, from test planning through occupancy.

- Run and document functional performance testing for fire alarm, smoke control, emergency power interface, and suppression systems, plus pre-functional inspections and integrated systems testing.

- Lead AHJ inspections and interface directly with code officials, directing subcontractors and vendors through the testing sequences.

- Develop and maintain FLS commissioning scripts, plans, and pre-functional checklists, and review contractor submittals and integrated-testing matrices for conformance with NFPA codes.

- Review drawings, specifications, and sequences of operation during commissioning-focused design reviews, and own interdisciplinary coordination of FLS scope.

- Compile commissioning documentation and final reports, track punch items to resolution, and present status in commissioning meetings and client updates.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

The below is a starting point. We always make space for exceptional people, so if you don't fit this role exactly, tell us where you would. https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/fluidstack/05c2e69c-42f9-4fcb-9cf0-a467aaf98f1c

- You've owned fire life safety commissioning on data centers, commercial buildings, or high-performance facilities, including the documentation that closes projects.

- You run integrated testing across fire alarm, suppression, smoke control, and emergency communication systems.

- You know NFPA, IBC, and applicable codes deeply enough to be the on-site authority with AHJ officials.

- You direct subcontractors and vendors through testing sequences and communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders.

- Bonus: Commissioning certifications (CxP, BCxP, CxA, CCP, QCxP). Fire protection or mechanical/electrical engineering background.

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 $220,000 - $300,000 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.

You will receive a confirmation email once your application has successfully been accepted. If there is an error with your submission and you did not receive a confirmation email, please email careers@fluidstack.io with your resume/CV, the role you've applied for, and the date you submitted your application-- someone from our recruiting team will be in touch.