NetSuite · 20 hours ago
Principal Data Center Commissioning Facilities Development Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $252K/yr
6+ years expOracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is seeking a Data Center Commissioning (Cx) Manager to lead the commissioning strategy and execution for OCI data center capacity. The role involves partnering with various teams to ensure systems are safe, compliant, and ready for production at scale, while managing commissioning milestones and driving a culture of safety and compliance.
Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSaaSElectronicsSoftwareAppsComputerCRMiOS
No H1B
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end commissioning strategy and execution across one or more data center projects, ensuring consistent, repeatable outcomes
Lead development and governance of key Cx deliverables: Cx plans, test scripts/procedures, checklists, IST plans, MOPs/SOPs, and turnover packages
Coordinate and drive Integrated Systems Testing (IST), including planning, prerequisites, execution oversight, defect tracking, and retest closure
Ensure system readiness across major infrastructure domains: MEP, EPMS, BMS/controls, generators, UPS, switchgear, chillers/cooling plants, containment, and associated alarms/monitoring
Manage and communicate commissioning milestones, constraints, risks, and blockers to leadership and cross-functional teams
Oversee commissioning vendors/agents and contractors; validate quality of testing, documentation, and closeout
Drive a strong safety and compliance culture during test execution and energization activities
Partner with Design/Engineering to ensure commissionability is built in early (sequences of operation, points lists, alarms, trending)
Establish commissioning requirements for: Factory witness testing (FWT) and FAT/SAT where applicable, Level 1–5 (or equivalent) commissioning stages, Equipment start-up and functional performance testing (FPT), IST and operational scenarios (failure modes, redundancy, maintenance bypass)
Coordinate with Construction and Trades to enforce prerequisite discipline before testing (install complete, pre-functional checks, TAB complete where relevant, documentation in place)
Lead issue management: log defects, assign owners, prioritize by risk/criticality, track to closure, and validate retests
Produce clear status reporting: milestone tracking, readiness dashboards, risk registers, and turnover readiness
Drive handover to Operations: training, spares, O&M manuals, as-builts, sequences, and acceptance criteria
Ensure commissioning outcomes align with owner design intent, reliability targets, and operational runbooks
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
Significant experience commissioning mission-critical facilities (data centers strongly preferred), including electrical and mechanical systems
Demonstrated ability to lead commissioning through: Functional testing, IST planning/execution, Energization and start-up coordination, Turnover and operational acceptance
Strong understanding of: Critical electrical systems (UPS, generators, switchgear, ATS/STS, grounding), Cooling systems (chillers/CDUs, CRAH/CRAC, pumps, heat rejection), Controls/monitoring (BMS, EPMS, alarms, trending)
Experience working with contractors, commissioning agents, and vendors; ability to drive outcomes through influence
Strong documentation and communication skills; comfort presenting to executive and technical audiences
Working knowledge of applicable codes/standards and commissioning best practices (e.g., ASHRAE guidance, local AHJ requirements)
Preferred
Direct commissioning experience supporting GPU/high-density or liquid-cooled data halls (CDUs, leak detection, controls integration)
Experience commissioning hyperscale or multi-site programs with standardized Cx playbooks and repeatable processes
Professional certifications: CxA/CCP (commissioning), PMP, PE, LEED (as applicable)
Experience with digital commissioning tools and platforms (e.g., field QA/QC and punch management systems)
Strong background in operational readiness, including runbooks, MOP/SOP development, and operator training
Familiarity with reliability validation practices and redundancy testing (N, N+1, 2N) and maintenance bypass scenarios
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
Short term disability and long term disability
Life insurance and AD&D
Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
11 paid holidays
Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Financial planning and group legal
Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance
Company
NetSuite
NetSuite is cloud computing company dedicated to delivering business applications over the internet.
Founded in 1998Redwood Shores, California, USA
10001+ employees
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$157.79MKey Investors
Meritech Capital PartnersTako VenturesStarVest Partners
2016-07-28Acquired
2007-12-20IPO
2007-02-05Secondary Market· $17.87M
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SVP Technology and AI
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