The Mission: Flawless Energization & Critical Power Integrity
On behalf of our client, an established leader with over four decades of excellence in telecommunications, network deployment, and mission-critical data center construction, we are seeking an experienced QA/QC & Commissioning Manager.
In high-density data centers, clean power, unyielding quality assurance, and zero-defect energization are absolute mandates. This leadership role is directly responsible for designing, enforcing, and overseeing all quality assurance (QA), quality control (QC), and multi-stage electrical commissioning operations across large-scale data center buildouts, retrofits, and modernizations.
You will own the electrical distribution envelope—with specific oversight over Power Distribution Cabinets (PDCs), low/medium-voltage gear, and emergency backup infrastructure—ensuring that every assembly meets engineering blueprints, factory tolerances, and client operational readiness standards. If you are a rigorous electrical commissioning leader who commands job-site safety, lockout/tagout (LOTO) protocols, and structured turnover documentation, this role is your next step.
Key Areas of Ownership
- Quality Assurance & Inspection Governance:
- Author, establish, and enforce comprehensive site-wide QA/QC programs covering all electrical equipment delivery, installation, and final integration.
- Oversee rigorous receiving inspections, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), end-of-line verification, and structural mounting audits.
- Audit electrical conduit runs, busways, panel terminations, and grounding grids against approved engineering submittals and electrical code standards.
- Track and resolve non-conformance reports (NCRs), manage deficiency punch lists, and drive corrective action plans to certified closure.
- Commissioning Program Execution (L2 / L3 Phases):
- Direct and coordinate multi-phase commissioning activities, focusing on Level 2 (Pre-Functional / Component Verification) and Level 3 (System Start-Up / Energization) for Power Distribution Cabinets (PDCs) and related electrical infrastructure.
- Verify field readiness prerequisites: cable terminations, torque marking, wire labeling, phase rotation, and thorough Foreign Object Debris (FOD) remediation.
- Lead and witness active functional testing, breaker trip testing, whip verification, load bank performance testing, and step-by-step energization sequences.
- Deliver complete, audit-ready commissioning turnover packages to facilitate formal client handover.
- Safety, Compliance & Energization Protocols:
- Enforce zero-compromise adherence to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), arc flash boundaries, and live-power safety policies during all energization phases.
- Direct and sign off on multi-party walk-throughs with general contractors, safety managers, and equipment manufacturer representatives prior to initial power-up.
- Stakeholder Integration & Vendor Leadership:
- Serve as the central technical authority coordinating general contractors, electrical trade subcontractors, OEM equipment vendors, and third-party Commissioning Agents (CxA).
- Manage field engineering schedules and specialized testing resources, including coordination of off-hours or weekend maintenance windows when required.
- Resolve real-time field constructability conflicts and electrical discrepancies to preserve critical-path schedule milestones.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Direct Project Background: 5+ years of dedicated QA/QC, electrical inspection, or commissioning leadership experience within hyperscale data centers, mission-critical environments, or large industrial electrical builds.
- Electrical Systems Mastery: Deep technical literacy regarding data center electrical architectures, low/medium-voltage power distribution, Power Distribution Cabinets (PDCs), transformers, static transfer switches (STS), UPS topologies, and emergency power systems.
- Testing Protocol Knowledge: Hands-on experience directing and witnessing insulation resistance (Megger), contact resistance (Ducter), ground-fault, thermal imaging, and load bank functional testing.
- Standards & Safety Acumen: Thorough working knowledge of NEC/NFPA 70, NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety in the Workplace), OSHA construction regulations, and IEEE/NETA commissioning guidelines.
- Technical Blueprint Literacy: Proven ability to read and interpret complex single-line diagrams (SLDs), schematic wiring prints, and BIM/coordination submittals.
- Documentation Systems: Demonstrated capability using modern QA/QC and construction management software (e.g., Procore, CxAlloy, BIM 360, Bluebeam) to manage test records and sign-offs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Construction Management, or equivalent electrical trade master certifications.
- Active commissioning credentials such as CxA (Certified Commissioning Authority), QCxP, or NETA Level III/IV certification.
- Direct manufacturer training or certifications on major data center switchgear and PDC platforms.
Recruiter Note:Candidates must have direct experience with mission-critical electrical commissioning (specifically Level 2 component testing through Level 3 energization). Please ensure your resume highlights your experience with Power Distribution Cabinets (PDCs), switchgear FAT/SAT verification, and commissioning documentation platforms.
WAVSYS is a national solutions company offering contract, permanent and turnkey staffing solutions by leveraging its international network of 20 offices covering USA, Canada, and the UK.