Director (f/m/d), Commissioning

Who are we? Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operatingover 250 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.A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providingan equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.Director (f/m/d), CommissioningJob SummaryResponsible for the planning and coordinating of the commissioning for large-scale greenfield data centers and retrofit live data centers. ResponsibilitiesProject ManagementCreates and implements multi-facility, standards-based commissioning plans and schedulesProvides input and suggestions on new and existing Critical Environment ProgramsCommunicates effectively with both business operations and construction managersResponsible for regional, short- to medium-term pipeline management to inform resource planningLiaises with internal construction managers and external general contractors on the planning and execution of all commissioning activitiesMaintains commissioning logs, equipment checklist, and other tools to track commissioning projectsResponsible to the construction project manager for input into the project budget for all commissioning activitiesDevelops electrical and mechanical Functional Performance Test procedures and Factory Acceptance Test ProceduresCustomer InterfaceIssues customer-facing reportsInteracts with and presents to key customers on progress against commissioning plans and achievement of Ready for Sales (RFS) datesActs as point of contact for customer escalations throughout the commissioning processProcess ManagementFollows all commissioning processes and escalates any potential improvements to senior managementDevelops standardized schedules and commissioning scopes based on specific customer contract requirementsReportingResponsible for all internal and external progress reporting for all projects during the commissioning phase, in coordination with construction project managerPrepares commissioning test procedures and reportsWrites comprehensive reports that include recommendations for optimizing building operations, functional checklists, list of deficiencies, equipment operation and maintenance manualsResponsible for collating historical data regarding specific equipment startup and testing challenges and reporting back to all Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) equipment vendorsProvides input into data analytics/metrics reportingVendor ManagementUndertakes quarterly business reviews with vendors to review performance and ways to improve interactionResponsible for production of project-specific commissioning RFPs and responding to bid clarificationsResponsible for leveling and recommending commissioning consultant awardLeads and manages external resourcesSchedules and directs periodic commissioning meetingsDetermines vendor KPIs and conducts lessons learned reviewsQualificationsProven years of data center commissioning experience preferredProven years of leadership experience in a mission-critical environment preferredBachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering preferredEquinix 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 .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.