Data Center Commissioning Lead

Remote, USAFull-TimeLead
Salary220000 - 260000 USD per year
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Job Details

Experience
10–15+ years

Requirements

  • 10–15+ years of experience in commissioning of mission-critical facilities.
  • Deep expertise in data center electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Experience leading Level 1–5 commissioning for large-scale projects.
  • Strong understanding of high-density compute environments.
  • Experience working in colo environments and coordinating landlord/tenant interfaces.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple sites and fast-track deployments.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead commissioning strategy and execution across all colo data center deployments.
  • Own full lifecycle commissioning from Level 1–5 testing through integrated systems testing (IST).
  • Develop and enforce commissioning plans, scripts, and procedures.
  • Coordinate with construction, engineering, vendors, and colo providers to ensure readiness.
  • Oversee testing of electrical systems (switchgear, UPS, generators), mechanical systems (cooling), and IT infrastructure.
  • Ensure all systems meet design intent, performance requirements, and reliability standards.
  • Drive issue identification, resolution, and closure prior to handover.
  • Manage commissioning agents, vendors, and third-party testing teams.
  • Establish standardized commissioning processes for repeatable deployments.
  • Track and report commissioning progress, risks, and readiness to executive leadership.
  • Ensure all documentation, test results, and turnover packages are complete and accurate.
  • Validate base building readiness from colo providers prior to fit-out energization.
  • Coordinate integration between landlord systems and tenant infrastructure.
  • Ensure alignment on power availability, redundancy, and cooling capacity.
  • Resolve interface issues between colo infrastructure and Cerebras systems.
  • Hold providers accountable for performance during testing and energization.
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