As a Data Center Commissioning (Cx) Manager, you will own the end-to-end commissioning strategy and execution for OCI data center capacity, from early design intent through Integrated Systems Testing (IST) and operational handover (including GPU/rack readiness milestones). Operating in a matrixed organization, you'll drive predictable, repeatable commissioning outcomes by aligning Engineering, Construction, Telecom/Low Voltage, Controls (BMS/EPMS), Security, and Operations, ensuring systems are safe, compliant, fully tested, and ready for production at scale.
Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end commissioning strategy and execution across one or more data center projects, ensuring consistent, repeatable outcomes.
- Lead development and governance of key Cx deliverables: Cx plans, test scripts/procedures, checklists, IST plans, MOPs/SOPs, and turnover packages.
- Coordinate and drive Integrated Systems Testing (IST), including planning, prerequisites, execution oversight, defect tracking, and retest closure.
- Ensure system readiness across major infrastructure domains: MEP, EPMS, BMS/controls, generators, UPS, switchgear, chillers/cooling plants, containment, and associated alarms/monitoring.
- Manage and communicate commissioning milestones, constraints, risks, and blockers to leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Oversee commissioning vendors/agents and contractors; validate quality of testing, documentation, and closeout.
- Drive a strong safety and compliance culture during test execution and energization activities.
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- Significant experience commissioning mission-critical facilities (data centers strongly preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to lead commissioning through: Functional testing IST planning/execution Energization and start-up coordination Turnover and operational acceptance
- Strong understanding of: Critical electrical systems (UPS generators switchgear ATS STS grounding) Cooling systems (chillers CDUs CRAH CRAC pumps heat rejection) Controls monitoring (BMS EPMS alarms trending)
- Experience working with contractors commissioning agents vendors; ability to drive outcomes through influence.
- Strong documentation communication skills; comfort presenting to executive technical audiences.
- Working knowledge of applicable codes standards commissioning best practices e.g. ASHRAE guidance local AHJ requirements
Experience
- 6 to 10+ years of experience.
- Significant experience commissioning mission-critical facilities (data centers strongly preferred)
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
Benefits
- Medical dental vision insurance including expert medical opinion
- Short term disability long term disability
- Life insurance AD D
- Supplemental life insurance Employee Spouse Child