Director of Commissioning Data Centers

Director of Commissioning Data Centers - El Paso, TX (Relo or Heavy Traveler)

This opportunity is working directly with a leading mission‑critical data center developer / wholesaler / colo provider. This firm provides data center solutions custom‑fit to the requirements of their client’s mission‑critical operational facilities. They provide reliability of mission‑critical facilities for many of the world’s largest organizations (Enterprise, HPC, and Hyperscale Customers). This career‑growth minded opportunity offers exciting projects with leading‑edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.

Manage and Direct the overall commissioning process in the department, follow standards set by the organization and oversight of multiple CxA projects and directing CxA Vendors for data center projects. This candidate will act as a Commissioning Subject Matter Expert (SME) to ensure that commissioning experts follow CxA standards, adhere to a thorough quality management / QC process and procedures that validate and document client’s systems.

This candidate will also manage / handle / delegate any technical commissioning issues in the CxA department.

• Direct multiple CxA Projects in the department as a Program Manager that consists of in‑house commissioning engineers, CxA project managers, QA/QC and CxA Vendors on a wide range of data center CxA projects
• Will direct staff; candidate will be managing the technical aspect of projects and act as a higher level technical resource for commissioning teams
• Ensure CxA standards are being followed for:
  Equipment pre‑start‑up and start‑up procedures;
  Development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Methods of Procedures (MOPs);
  Comprehensive Commissioning documentation
• Ensure that the overall CxA process is being followed with the highest of standards:
  • Commissioning test procedures and reports
  • Commissioning logs, equipment checklist, and other tools to track commissioning projects
  • Comprehensive reports which include:
    • Recommendations for optimizing building operations
    • Functional checklists
    • List of deficiencies
    • Equipment operation
    • Maintenance manuals
• Have the department follow CxA Standards:
  • Review design criteria, specifications, drawings, equipment submittals, and other documentation pertinent to commissioning
  • Integrated system testing;
    Load Bank Testing;
    Compilation of all testing procedure results
  • Functional tests for various building MEP systems, such as: fire alarm and control systems, HVAC, Chillers, CRAC units, normal and standby electrical distribution systems, UPS, standby generators, and emergency lighting, etc.
  • System Assembly;
  • Commission plan preparation
  • Follow company QC process and procedures
• Interface with clients, contractors, equipment vendors and owners agents as needed;
• Execute project assignments;
  Interface with project contractors, vendors, and testing technicians;
  Interact with all facets of the company: engineering, design, etc.
• Manage Processes for verification of CxA results of test reports
• Assist with field troubleshooting of commissioned equipment as needed;
• Field experience in the operation and application of Power Quality Analyzers, Power Disturbance Analyzers, Data loggers, and related system testing equipment;
  Or with Mechanical:
  Chillers, Liquid cooling, HVAC, CRAC, CRAY, Air Handlers, etc.;
  Controls: BMS, BAS, PLCs, SCADA, etc

• 10 to 15+ years experience in the Electrical / Mechanical / Controls Commissioning Field
• 5+ years in a lead capacity preferably working on commissioning Projects
• Bachelor’s / Associate’s Degree as an Electrical Engineer / Mechanical Engineer a plus
• PE a plus
• A/E or CxA experience working in complex facilities or mission critical projects
• Previous Data Center / Mission Critical experience a MUST
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (this role requires heavy amount of writing, documentation, and client interaction)
• Experience with Level 1-5 commissioning
• Experience managing / directing CxA teams and developing plans for large scale commissioning projects
• Experience with IEEE / ASHRAE procedures and protocols a plus
• Possess basic knowledge of systems design for…