Who are we?
Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners, and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences, and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.
Joining our operations team means that you will be at the forefront of all we do, maintaining critical facilities infrastructure as part of a close-knit team delivering best-in-class service to our data center customers. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.
Job Summary
Responsible for the planning and coordinating of the commissioning for large-scale greenfield data centers and retrofit live data centers. Responsible for the development and creation of best practice documentation globally and reporting.
ResponsibilitiesProject Management
- Creates and implements multi-facility, standards-based commissioning plans and schedules.
- Assesses, recommends and implements industry best practices into new and existing Critical Environment Programs.
- Communicates effectively with both business operations and construction managers.
- Responsible for regional, long-term pipeline management to inform resource planning.
- 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.
- Responsible to the construction project manager for input into the project budget for all commissioning activities.
- Develops electrical and mechanical Functional Performance Test procedures and Factory Acceptance 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, creates process documentation, and develops commissioning procedures that are globally applicable.
- Provides feedback to senior management for the continuous improvement of the global commissioning process.
- Develops process documentation and training materials for global counterparts.
- 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 project manager.
- 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.
- Responsible for collating historical data regarding specific equipment startup and testing challenges and reporting back to all Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) equipment vendors.
- 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.
- Responsible for production of project-specific commissioning RFPs and responding to bid clarifications.
- Responsible for leveling and recommending 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.
The targeted pay range for this position in the following locations is:
- San Francisco, CA / Bay Area: $201,000 to $341,000 per year
- California (Non-SF/Bay Area), Connecticut, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Washington state: $197,000 to $335,000 per year
- Colorado, Nevada, Rhode Island: $182,000 to $310,000 per year
Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.
This position may be offered in other locations. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.
As an employee, you become important to Equinix's success. Details about our company benefits can be found at the following link: USA Benefits eBook.
Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.
Equinix is 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.
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