QTS Commissioning Team

About the role

At QTS Data Centers, we are proud to stand at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation. Our world-class data centers empower our customers' most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us as a global leader in digital infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Aid in all site construction activity and installations, coordinating with QTS Development Team, external construction resources, to ensure system design, installation, and testing adhere to operational standards.
• Develop comprehensive commissioning plans for Level 3, Level 4, and Level 5 base systems, including connectivity, network infrastructure, security, life safety, and other building subsystems and finishes.
• Conduct thorough commissioning activities, ensuring that all systems are installed, tested, and validated according to industry standards and client specifications.
• Identify, track, and resolve any issues during the commissioning process, working closely with the project team to resolve technical challenges.
• Create and/or review detailed commissioning documentation, including test procedures, reports, and as-built documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Witness testing of all equipment during commissioning and validate sequence of operations and receipt of all operational documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design engineers, project managers, contractors, commissioning agents, and facilities operations to ensure seamless integration of systems during the commissioning phase without impact to operational portions of the campus or building.
• Implement quality control measures to ensure the highest standards are met during the build and commissioning process, adhering to regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Develop and test site-specific standard operating procedures (SOP), method of procedures (MOP), and emergency response procedures (ERP) in coordination with facilities operations.
• Provide training to end-users and maintenance personnel on the operation and maintenance of commissioned systems.
• Use the Change Management Process to get approval for preventative and corrective maintenance. Commence and complete the maintenance along with the necessary documentation using the QTS process and software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Three or more years of work experience in data center engineering, commissioning, project management, or equivalent.
• Background in areas of building maintenance, CCTV and Access control systems, network, telecommunications, and/or fire detection/suppression systems.
• Ability to travel to other Data Center locations as required.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• US Citizenship is required for this position due to federal customer contracts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Firm understanding of both security and network equipment, systems and design related to data centers.
• Experience with various security hardware and systems (Access controls, REX, pushbuttons, Biometric controls, Door hardware, CCTV/IP Cameras, Gate operators, etc.).
• Experience with various Telecom/Network systems (Switches, Structured cabling (Copper/Fiber), VLAN’s, IP Telephony, etc.).
• Experience with various life safety systems (Fire Risers, VESDA, Smoke/Heat Detection, Gaseous Suppression, etc.).
• Knowledge of equipment/building operations and maintenance, including elevators, finishes, single line drawings, critical scripted work, and sequence of operations.

Total Rewards

• This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.
• The position is bonus eligible.

Pay Transparency

• We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.
• The "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here: Know Your Rights (English) Know Your Rights (Spanish).
• The Pay Transparency Policy is available here: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted QTS.