Principal Data Center Commissioning Lead - Port Washington, WI

Principal Data Center Commissioning Lead - Port Washington, WI

WI, United States

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• Job Identification 325795
• Job Category Technology Operations
• Posting Date 04/07/2026, 03:19 PM
• Job Type Regular Employee
• Does this position require a security clearance? No
• Years 6 to 10+ years
• Applicants Less than 10 applicants
• Additional Info Visa / work permit sponsorship is not available for this position
• Applicants are required to read, write, and speak the following languages English

In response to increased concurrent projects for the design and delivery of our datacenters, Oracle is recruiting a Principal Data Center Commissioning Lead. The role is a senior multi-disciplinary datacenter design lead with a focus on IST and commissioning activities, charged with the direct interface between Oracle and our datacenter partners in the completion and testing of building systems to bring a datacenter reliably to ready for service.

With extensive experience designing and delivering mission critical facilities and professional qualifications in mechanical or electrical engineering with a commissioning focus the role is responsible for setting Oracle’s stance for commissioning activities and working with our design and collocation partners to ensure successful IST and move into operation.

This is not a remote position and is located in Port Washington, WI. Relocation assistance is available.

• Orchestrates commissioning readiness and execution for assigned buildings/blocks, ensuring activities align with business objectives, Oracle standards, and industry codes.
• Supports contract and change workflows by drafting/reviewing CRs, tracking cost/schedule impacts, and coordinating with Oracle PMO/Contracts for approvals.
• Coordinates cross-functional resourcing and look-aheads; escalates gaps early to keep milestones on track.

• Builds productive relationships with Developer, GC, CxA, A/E, and vendors; communicates expectations, progress, and risks with clear, timely updates.
• Ensures status, issues, and decisions are captured in reports and decision logs; drives closure on action items.

• Develops and maintains commissioning scripts, ITPs, and checklists for assigned systems with guidance from senior/principal leads.
• Partners with GC and CxA to compile Systems Manuals and turnover documentation usable by Data Center Operations; verifies completeness and accuracy.

• Contributes to design reviews, ensuring reliability and operations needs are reflected; validates interfaces across electrical, mechanical, life safety, fire suppression, controls, and Oracle-managed low-voltage systems.
• Maintains the Interface Control Document (ICD) for assigned scope; flags exceptions and coordinates resolution.

• Monitors KPIs during testing (ITP pass rates, defect density, retest cycles); analyzes trends and recommends corrective actions.
• Supports FAT/SAT/IST planning and witness activities; ensures evidence is captured and traceable to requirements.
• Leads resolution of non-routine issues within assigned scope; proposes options with schedule/quality implications and drives to decision.
• Identifies recurring issues and contributes fixes to playbooks and standards; aligns stakeholders on best practices.

• Enforces Oracle quality standards and safety expectations in the field; confirms adherence to ITPs, labeling, and as-built requirements.
• Supports safety briefings and refreshers with GC/CxA; stays current on codes and best practices; promptly reports and helps resolve safety or security issues.

• Ensures timelines, deliverables, and dependencies for assigned commissioning scope; anticipates resource or sequence shifts and proposes recovery plans.
• Coordinates the alignment of testing and turnover milestones with the integrated master schedule; keeps artifacts audit-ready.
• Influences cross-functional peers and external partners to align on objectives and remove blockers.
• Practices transparency and inclusivity;…