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QTS Data Centers · 7 hours ago

Manager, Facilities Operations Commissioning

Hillsboro, OR

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

QTS Data Centers is a leading provider of data center services, and they are seeking a Manager for Facilities Operations Engineering Commissioning. This role is responsible for overseeing commissioning and continuous improvement for sites, requiring project planning abilities and leadership in a technical environment.

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Responsibilities

Manage the commissioning team(s) in assigned region, develop capabilities, engage employees. Follow operating and commissioning standards required for quality, safety, and ongoing operation

Oversee travel budgets to ensure compliance with organizational expenditure requirements

Assist in site construction activity and installations as needed, in coordination with QTS project departments, external construction resources, to ensure system design, installation and testing adhere to operational standards. Direct Cx Engineers to witness testing of all equipment during commissioning in your region and validate sequence of operations and receipt of all operational documentation

Assist Director as necessary in revising comprehensive commissioning plans for Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, and Level 5 systems, including connectivity, network infrastructure, security, life safety, other building subsystems and finishes, Electrical, Mechanical, and Building Automation components

Identify, track, and resolve any issues during the commissioning process, working closely with the project team to resolve technical challenges. Utilize findings and provide feedback to program management team to drive continuous improvement

Assist and work with all QTS site teams on standard operating procedures (SOP), method of procedures (MOP), and emergency response procedures (ERP) established for critical environments, as well as the formal change management process

Develop metrics for your team to provide feedback to QTS. Lead your teams in quality improvement, standard compliance, vendor oversight, completions and turnover

Drive innovation into facilities programs/systems with an environmentally conscious attitude

Interfaces with vendors, QTS Engineering, QTS Development and peer operations organizations

Maintain positive relationships and communication with staff and executive level management

Assist site engineering/management with compliance with local health & safety (i.e. OSHA) standards and national electrical and building codes

Ensure proper training and growth of staff

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringData Center ExperienceCommissioning ManagementBuilding Automation SystemsProject ManagementLeadershipProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsTeam Management

Required

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or similar HVAC or critical power certifications OR equivalent professional experience in lieu of degree

Five or more years of direct experience with engineering related activities in a technical or critical environment (data center, nuclear/electric power, hospital, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, industrial/commercial field engineering)

Must be fluent with and possess an excellent working knowledge of Data Center critical and construction environments

Ability to develop solutions and create technical strategic and tactical plans on complex projects

Ability and willingness to think outside of the box to find creative and innovative solutions to improve quality / reliability and continuously drive down operating costs

Advanced understanding of both mechanical and electrical equipment, systems and design related to data centers. (Including but not limited to uninterruptable power sources, diesel generators, electrical switchgear, power distribution units, variable frequency drives, automatic/static transfer switches, chillers (air-cooled and water-cooled), pumps, cooling towers, heat exchangers, CRAHs, air economizers.)

Experience with emergency backup systems (generators, UPS, battery backup)

Knowledge and experience with building monitoring/controls, electricity and medium / low voltage electrical distribution systems, mechanical systems, telecommunications, access controls, CCTV, life safety systems, and/or building subsystems

Knowledge and experience with project management and commissioning management software systems

Ability to lead multiple Commissioning Teams in various stages of commissioning

Preferred

Ten or more years of direct experience with engineering related activities in a technical or critical environment (data center, nuclear/electric power, hospital, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, industrial/commercial field engineering)

Five or more years of data center engineering, commissioning, project management, or equivalent

Three or more years of management/supervisory experience overseeing engineering or critical operations managers