Commissioning Director

Responsibilities

• Creates and implements multi-facility, standards-based commissioning plans and schedules
• Affirms, recommends, and implements industry best practices into new and existing Critical Environment Programs
• Communicates effectively with both business operations and construction managers on a monthly basis
• Executes commissioning through a structured, stage-gated delivery model, using defined commissioning levels and objective readiness criteria to inform decisions and progression
• Liaises with internal construction managers and external general contractors on the planning and execution of all commissioning activities
• Develops and maintains commissioning logs, equipment checklist, and other tools to track commissioning projects
• Reviews electrical and mechanical Functional Performance Test procedures and Factory Witness Test procedures

Customer Interface

• Develops and issues customer-facing reports
• Interacts with and presents to key customers on progress against commissioning plans and achievement of Ready for Sales (RFS) dates
• Acts as point of contact for customer escalations throughout the commissioning process

Process Management

• Analyzes processes, develop process documentation, and develops commissioning programs and procedures that are globally applicable
• Provides feedback to senior management for the continuous improvement of the global commissioning process
• Develops standardized schedules and commissioning scopes based on industry best practices and specific customer contract requirements

Reporting

• Responsible for all internal and external progress reporting for all projects during the commissioning phase, in coordination with construction director
• Prepares commissioning test procedures and reports
• Writes comprehensive reports that include recommendations for optimizing building operations, functional checklists, list of deficiencies, equipment operation and maintenance manuals
• Manages internal tools and data analytics/metrics reporting

Vendor Management

• Defines the appropriate feedback methodology to implement in order to provide vendors with feedback and opportunities for improvement
• Produces project-specific commissioning RFPs and responds to bid clarifications
• Levells and recommends commissioning consultant award
• Leads and manages external resources
• Schedules and directs periodic commissioning meetings
• Determines vendor KPIs and conducts lessons learned reviews

Qualifications

• 10+ years of data center commissioning experience preferred
• 5+ years leadership experience in a mission-critical environment preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering preferred

Pay Range

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is:

• United States - Atlanta: $177,000 - $265,000 USD / Annual
• United States - Chicago: $195,000 - $293,000 USD / Annual

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to support your overall well-being and enhance your experience at Equinix. They include:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Insurance: Health, life, disability, and voluntary plans
• Retirement: Retirement plan contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. We also strive to maintain a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment. We are 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.