Commissioning Director

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Job Summary

Responsible for the planning and coordinating of the commissioning for xScale in large-scale greenfield data centers across multiple campuses in the Americas region. Responsible for the development and creation of best practice documentation globally and reporting. 

Responsibilities

Project Management

• Creates and implements multi-facility, standards-based commissioning plans and schedules
• Assesses, recommends and implements industry best practices into new and existing Critical Environment Programs
• Communicates effectively with both business operations and construction managers on a monthly basis
• Responsible for regional, long-term pipeline management to inform resource planning
• Executes commissioning through a structured, stage‑gated delivery model, using defined commissioning levels and objective readiness criteria to inform decisions and progression.

• Liaises with internal construction managers and external general contractors on the planning and execution of all commissioning activities
• Develops and maintains commissioning logs, equipment checklist, and other tools to track commissioning projects
• Responsible for input into the project budget for all commissioning activities
• Reviews electrical and mechanical Functional Performance Test procedures and Factory Witness Test procedures

Customer Interface

• Develops and 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

• Analyses processes, develop process documentation, and develops commissioning programs and procedures that are globally applicable
• Provides feedback to senior management for the continuous improvement of the global commissioning process
• Develops standardized schedules and commissioning scopes based on industry best practices and specific customer contract requirements

Reporting

• Responsible for all internal and external progress reporting for all projects during the commissioning phase, in coordination with construction director
• 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 start-up and testing challenges and reporting back to all Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) equipment vendors
• Manages internal tools and data analytics/metrics reporting

Vendor Management

• Defines the appropriate feedback methodology to implement in order to provide vendors with feedback and opportunities for improvement
• Responsible for production of project-specific commissioning RFPs and responding to bid clarifications
• Responsible for levelling 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

• 10+ years of data center commissioning experience preferred
• 5+ 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 - Atlanta 1 Field Office : 177,000 - 265,000 USD / Annual

United States - Chicago Office CHO : 195,000 - 293,000 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

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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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