Senior Manager, Data Center Commissioning

Oracle

Olympia, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$120,100–$251,600 Per Year

SKILLS

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bug Tracking/Defect Management, Cloud Computing, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Embedded Systems, Establish Priorities, Financial Planning, Functional Testing, GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), Leadership, Legal, Life Safety Systems, Low Voltage (LV), Network Operations Center, Occupational Health, Oracle, Performance Testing, Problem Solving Skills, Project Design, Project Management Professional (PMP), Property Insurance, Pumps, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Reporting Dashboards, Risk, Safety Compliance, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Startup, Stock Purchase Plans, Switchgear, System Integration (SI), System Start-Up, System Test, System Validation, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Requirements, Test Scripts

LOCATION

Olympia, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

**Job Description** The **Senior** **Data Center Commissioning Manager** is responsible for planning, leading, and governing the **commissioning (Cx) lifecycle** for OCI data center projects, from design intent through integrated systems testing, turnover, and operational acceptance. This role ensures that critical infrastructure systems (electrical, mechanical, controls/BMS, life safety, and supporting low-voltage interfaces) are **safe, reliable, testable, and ready for production** , meeting OCI standards, local codes, and manufacturer requirements. This role requires close alignment with regional/site execution teams and frequent field engagement to validate system readiness, coordinate commissioning activities, support issue resolution, and respond quickly to evolving site conditions. ****This role is based in the El Paso, TX/Las Cruces, NM area and requires one to live in the area. Relocation assistance available. Only apply if you currently live in this area or are able to relocate permanently to the area. **** **Responsibilities** **Key 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. **Core Responsibilities (What You'll Do Day-to-Day)** + 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. **Required Qualifications** + 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). + ****This role is based in the El Paso, TX/Las Cruces, NM area and requires one to live in the area. Relocation assistance available. Only apply if you currently live in this area or are able to relocate permanently to the area. **** **Preferred Qualifications** + 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. ****This role is based in the El Paso, TX/Las Cruces, NM area and requires one to live in the area. Relocation assistance available. Only apply if you currently live in this area or are able to relocate permanently to the area. **** Disclaimer: **Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.** **Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only** US: Hiring Range in USD from: $120,100 to $251,600 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral. Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity. Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following: 1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion 2. Short term disability and long term disability 3. Life insurance and AD&D 4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child) 5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts 6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits 7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match 8. 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. 9. 11 paid holidays 10. 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. 11. Paid parental leave 12. Adoption assistance 13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan 14. Financial planning and group legal 15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted. Career Level - M3 **About Us** Only Oracle brings together the data, infrastructure, applications, and expertise to power everything from industry innovations to life-saving care. And with AI embedded across our products and services, we help customers turn that promise into a better future for all. Discover your potential at a company leading the way in AI and cloud solutions that impact billions of lives. True innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That's why we're committed to growing a workforce that promotes opportunities for all with competitive benefits that support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs. We're committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing accommodation-request_mb@oracle.com or by calling 1-888-404-2494 in the United States. Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.

About the Company

Oracle

For over three decades, Oracle has been the center of innovation for business software birthplace of the first commercially available relational database, the first suite of internet-based applications, and the next-generation enterprise-computing platform, Oracle Fusion. Today, Oracle provides the world's most complete, open, and integrated business software and hardware systems, with more than 370,000 customers including - 100 of the Fortune 100 - representing a variety of sizes and industries in more than 145 countries around the globe. And Oracle's 110,000 global employees - including 30,000 developers working full-time on Oracle products -are critical to that success. Oracle Supports Workforce Diversity

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Other/Not Classified

FOUNDED

1977

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