Senior Data Center Commissioning Engineer I

at Oracle in Boise, Idaho, United States

Job Description

The 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 is an individual contributor role with no direct reports. ****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 Youll 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