Principal Data Center Commissioning Facilities Development Manager

** Job Description*
* ** Join Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) as a Data Center Commissioning (Cx) Manager*
* The Data Center Infrastructure team at OCI delivers state-of-the-art Giga Scale data centers at an unprecedented pace. Made up of seasoned project and program managers, we partner across internal teams and external providers to execute complex builds-powering OCI's capacity growth and long-term success.

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* About the Role:

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* 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*
* ** Overview*
* The  
** Data Center Commissioning Manager
** is responsible for planning, leading, and governing the  
** commissioning (Cx) lifecycle
** for OCI data center projects; from design intent through integrated systems testing, turnover, and operational acceptance. This role ensures that critical infrastructure systems (electrical, mechanical, controls/BMS, life safety, and supporting low-voltage interfaces) are  
** safe, reliable, testable, and ready for production** , meeting OCI standards, local codes, and manufacturer requirements.

** Key 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, switch gear, 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.

** Core Responsibilities (What You'll Do Day-to-Day)*
* + Partner with Design/Engineering to ensure  
** commissionability
* * is built in early (sequences of operation, points lists, alarms, trending).

+ Establish commissioning requirements for:

+  
** Factory witness testing (FWT)
** and FAT/SAT where applicable

+  
** Level 1-5**  (or equivalent) commissioning stages

+  
** Equipment start-up
** and functional performance testing (FPT)

+  
** IST
* * and operational scenarios (failure modes, redundancy, maintenance bypass)

+ Coordinate with Construction and Trades to enforce  
** prerequisite discipline
** before testing (install complete, pre-functional checks, TAB complete where relevant, documentation in place).

+ Lead issue management: log defects, assign owners, prioritize by risk/criticality, track to closure, and validate retests.

+ Produce clear status reporting: milestone tracking, readiness dashboards, risk registers, and turnover readiness.

+ Drive  
** handover to Operations** : training, spares, O&M manuals, as-builts, sequences, and acceptance criteria.

+ Ensure commissioning outcomes align with  
** owner design intent** , reliability targets, and operational runbooks.

** Required Qualifications*
* + Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).

+ Significant experience commissioning  
** mission-critical facilities**  (data centers strongly preferred), including electrical and mechanical systems.

+ 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, switch gear, ATS/STS, grounding)

+ Cooling systems (chillers/CDUs, CRAH/CRAC, pumps, heat rejection)

+ Controls/monitoring (BMS, EPMS, alarms, trending)

+ Experience working with contractors, commissioning agents, and vendors; ability to drive outcomes through influence.

+ Strong documentation and communication skills; comfort presenting to executive and technical audiences.

+ Working knowledge of applicable codes/standards and commissioning best practices (e.g., ASHRAE guidance, local AHJ requirements).

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Direct commissioning experience supporting  
** GPU/high-density or liquid-cooled
** data halls (CDUs, leak detection, controls…