Commissioning Senior Manager

Who are we?Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.  A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.Joining our operations team means being at the center of everything – maintaining and evolving critical infrastructure that powers the digital world and delivers real impact for our customers, communities and society. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.Job SummaryResponsible for the planning and coordinating of the commissioning for large-scale greenfield data centers and retrofit live data centers. ResponsibilitiesProject ManagementCreates and implements multi-facility, standards-based commissioning plans and schedulesProvides input and suggestions on new and existing Critical Environment ProgramsCommunicates effectively with both business operations and construction managersResponsible for regional, short- to medium-term pipeline management to inform resource planningLiaises with internal construction managers and external general contractors on the planning and execution of all commissioning activitiesMaintains commissioning logs, equipment checklist, and other tools to track commissioning projectsResponsible to the construction project manager for input into the project budget for all commissioning activitiesDevelops electrical and mechanical Functional Performance Test procedures and Factory Acceptance Test ProceduresCustomer InterfaceIssues customer-facing reportsInteracts with and presents to key customers on progress against commissioning plans and achievement of Ready for Sales (RFS) datesActs as point of contact for customer escalations throughout the commissioning processProcess ManagementFollows all commissioning processes and escalates any potential improvements to senior managementDevelops standardized schedules and commissioning scopes based on specific customer contract requirementsReportingResponsible for all internal and external progress reporting for all projects during the commissioning phase, in coordination with construction project managerPrepares commissioning test procedures and reportsWrites comprehensive reports that include recommendations for optimizing building operations, functional checklists, list of deficiencies, equipment operation and maintenance manualsResponsible for collating historical data regarding specific equipment startup and testing challenges and reporting back to all Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) equipment vendorsProvides input into data analytics/metrics reportingVendor ManagementUndertakes quarterly business reviews with vendors to review performance and ways to improve interactionResponsible for production of project-specific commissioning RFPs and responding to bid clarificationsResponsible for leveling and recommending commissioning consultant awardLeads and manages external resourcesSchedules and directs periodic commissioning meetingsDetermines vendor KPIs and conducts lessons learned reviewsQualificationsProven years of data center commissioning experience preferredProven years leadership experience in a mission-critical environment preferredBachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering preferredEquinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability.  If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form. Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.