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Job Summary

As the a Senior Controls Commissioning Manager for our data centre projects, you will oversee the Data Centre Operating System (DCOS) commissioning, Act as DCOS SME for our controls system integrators and DCOS stakeholders, ensuring seamless integration, testing, and operation of our DCOS. You will manage the end-to-end commissioning process, coordinate with stakeholders across various business units, and ensure that our DCOS is delivered to our global standards, including integration into our operational tools, such as our Data Center Infrastructure Monitoring (DCIM) platform. Your role is crucial in delivering a robust and efficient DCOS that meets our operational requirements and supports the overall performance of our data centres.

Responsibilities

Problem Solving

• Consistently solves highly complex, cross-functional issues requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve

• Implements and makes recommendations for unique system-level enhancements to eliminate potential problems

• Tests suitability of components for deployment across multiple sites or projects

• Can troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems not associated with controls

Technical Expertise

• Has broad expert knowledge understanding of electrical, fire protection, and HVAC systems design and operation including advanced optimisation strategies, deficiencies and the impact of system design choices on controls requirements and costs

• Has expert controls system knowledge sufficient  to rapidly comprehend new systems

• Tests suitability of components or action plans for deployments

• Is a subject matter expert to others in and outside of the group

• Extensive knowledge of multiple facets of controls engineering

• Develops and executes projects

Develop Policy/Methods

• Develops policy and procedure documents to further strengthen our DCOS delivery model.

• Develops, maintains and improves libraries of standardised programming modules, sequences of operations, graphics and reporting tools by providing feedback and consultation to our teams responsible for these libraries

Assess Adherence to Policy

• Assures adherence to developed standards and policy through review of documentation

• Develops high level reporting / summaries of policy compliance information as required

Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)

• FAT Planning: Develop and manage FAT plans, including test scripts and checklists as required

• Component Verification: Oversee the inspection and testing of DCOS components to ensure compliance with specifications

• Documentation: Compile FAT reports, including compliance certificates and test results as required

Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)

• SAT Execution: Plan and manage the execution of SAT, ensuring proper installation and basic functionality of DCOS hardware and software

• Network Setup: Verify network configurations, including IP addressing and VLAN setup

• Reporting: Document SAT results and provide preliminary integration test reports

Pre-Functional Testing (PFT)

• PFT Planning: Develop plans for calibration, subsystem testing, and preliminary integration

• Subsystem Testing: Oversee the testing of individual subsystems controlled by the DCOS

• Data Collection Verification: Ensure accurate data logging and alarm setup, providing detailed reports

Functional Performance Testing (FPT)

• FPT Coordination: Manage comprehensive testing of DCOS functionalities, including control verification and response testing

• Trend Analysis: Analyse data trends to verify DCOS response to operational changes

• Test Reporting: Compile detailed reports on end-to-end tests, control strategy validation, and alarm systems

Integrated System Testing (IST)

• IST Planning: Develop and manage plans for integrated system testing, including stress and redundancy tests

• Integrated Operation Testing: Coordinate tests to ensure seamless DCOS integration with other data centre systems

• Final Validation: Document the final validation of DCOS performance, ensuring all criteria are met for handover

DCOS Integration with DCIM

• Integration Planning: Develop and execute a detailed plan for the integration of DCOS with the Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) platform

• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with stakeholders across various business units to gather requirements and align integration activities

• Integration Testing: Manage end-to-end testing of the DCOS-DCIM integration, ensuring seamless data flow and system interoperability

• Issue Resolution: Identify and address integration challenges, providing timely solutions and updates to stakeholders

Handover and Training

• Documentation Preparation: Assist our Cx teams to prepare and deliver operational manuals, training materials, and as-built documentation to data centre staff

• Training Delivery: Drive our system integrators to conduct training sessions for data centre staff on DCOS operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance

• Handover Reporting: Compile and present a comprehensive handover report summarising the commissioning process and final configurations

Qualifications

• Proven years of data center commissioning experience preferred

• Proven years leadership experience in a mission-critical environment preferred

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

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