Commissioning Senior Manager

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Job Summary

Responsible for the planning and coordinating of the commissioning for large-scale greenfield data centers and retrofit live data centers. 

Why this job:

• Critical Role in Infrastructure Reliability: As a commissioning manager, you would play a vital role in ensuring that Equinix's data centers operate at peak efficiency and reliability. Your expertise in overseeing the commissioning process directly impacts the performance and uptime of critical infrastructure, which is essential for maintaining customer trust and satisfaction.

• Contribution to Sustainability Initiatives: Equinix is committed to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint. In this role, you would have the opportunity to implement energy-efficient systems and practices during the commissioning phase, aligning with the company’s mission to create a more sustainable digital world and helping to meet ambitious environmental goals.

• Collaboration with Innovative Technologies: Working at Equinix means being at the forefront of technological advancements in the data center industry. As a commissioning manager, you would collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate cutting-edge technologies, enhancing operational capabilities and driving innovation that supports Equinix’s mission to connect businesses and empower digital transformation.

• Impact on Global Connectivity: Your work would directly contribute to Equinix’s mission of enabling global interconnection. By ensuring that new facilities are commissioned effectively and efficiently, you help expand Equinix’s network of data centers, facilitating seamless connectivity for customers worldwide and supporting the growth of the digital economy.

Responsibilities

Project Management

• Creates and implements multi-facility, standards-based commissioning plans and schedules

• Provides input and suggestions on new and existing Critical Environment Programs

• Communicates effectively with both business operations and construction managers

• Responsible for regional, short- to medium-term pipeline management to inform resource planning

• Liaises with internal construction managers and external general contractors on the planning and execution of all commissioning activities

• Maintains commissioning logs, equipment checklist, and other tools to track commissioning projects

• Responsible to the construction project manager for input into the project budget for all commissioning activities

• Develops electrical and mechanical Functional Performance Test procedures and Factory Acceptance Test Procedures

Customer Interface

• Issues customer-facing reports

• Interacts with and presents to key customers on progress against commissioning plans and achievement of Ready for Sales (RFS) dates

• Acts as point of contact for customer escalations throughout the commissioning process

Process Management

• Follows all commissioning processes and escalates any potential improvements to senior management

• Develops standardized schedules and commissioning scopes based on specific customer contract requirements

Reporting

• Responsible for all internal and external progress reporting for all projects during the commissioning phase, in coordination with construction project manager

• Prepares commissioning test procedures and reports

• Writes comprehensive reports that include recommendations for optimizing building operations, functional checklists, list of deficiencies, equipment operation and maintenance manuals

• Responsible for collating historical data regarding specific equipment startup and testing challenges and reporting back to all Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) equipment vendors

• Provides input into data analytics/metrics reporting

Vendor Management

• Undertakes quarterly business reviews with vendors to review performance and ways to improve interaction

• Responsible for production of project-specific commissioning RFPs and responding to bid clarifications

• Responsible for leveling and recommending commissioning consultant award

• Leads and manages external resources

• Schedules and directs periodic commissioning meetings

• Determines vendor KPIs and conducts lessons learned reviews

Qualifications

• 7+ years of data center commissioning experience preferred

• 3+ years leadership experience in a mission-critical environment preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering preferred

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

United States - Ashburn Office AEO : 150,000 - 224,000 USD / Annual

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location.The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.

Equinix Benefits

As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we’re providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.

Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.

US Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future. - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.

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