Commissioning Program Developer, Global

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Position Overview

Commissioning of new data centers is one of the most crucial aspects in determining the success of the overall project. Ensuring industry leading best practices are executed successfully on all our technical infrastructure brings confidence to not only the Operations department, but to the entire business and our customers.

Vantage is looking for a driven expert to ensure that current best practices are executed successfully and continually improved upon, with the objective to deliver the design intent with zero potential concerns in a safe, effective and efficient manner.

Coordination and translation of requirements from Vantage’s internal subject matter experts ensures long term operational sustainability is preserved while driving towards optimized construction delivery.

Duties

• Develop standard requirements, guidelines and kit of parts to support commissioning of new and existing infrastructure across the Vantage portfolio

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of the commissioning execution

• Drive initiatives to create schedule and cost efficiency while enhancing operational excellence within the commissioning discipline

• Develop project delivery standardized KPIs to ensure timeliness and accuracy of project status reporting in the commissioning phases

• Manage 3rd party resources to develop requirements, guidelines, templates and kit of parts material to support Vantage’s global commissioning needs.

• Partner with regional execution resources to ensure standards are well understood by both internal and external parties.

• Collaborate with VDC Construction/Commissioning teams to ensure proper execution of the Commissioning Program.

• Facilitate the feedback cycle, incorporating of updates and lessons learned to ensure program efficacy.

• Define and develop key business engagement process that enables the leadership team to make quicker decisions and drives decision making, where feasible, to be made at a project level.

• Partner with Design and Automation Innovation colleagues to ensure parts and systems approach is reflected in commissioning productization, creating a comprehensive and aligned suite of product offerings.

• Conduct research and development to drive greater schedule and cost efficiency across the commissioning lifecycle, including but not limited to the utilization of automated tools and artificial intelligence.

• Provide review of project performance to ensure understanding of commissioning product needs.

• Develop reporting frameworks and dashboards for relevant KPI’s that highlight performance and quality of projects and commissioning agents.

• Additional duties as assigned by Management

Job requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in electrical, mechanical or controls required, electrical preferred.

• >5 years of experience in Data Center commissioning required.

• Experience with live operations within a data center

• Experience with MEP design of hyperscale and colocation data centers.

• Experience with on-line commissioning tool CxAlloy preferred.

• Experience with AI/high-density white space preferred, but not required.

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Additional Details

• Salary Range: $150-160K Base + Bonus (this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations)

• This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

• Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.

We’ll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon—we’re excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!