Hybrid Senior Controls Commissioning Manager

at Equinix

• Job title: Senior Controls Commissioning Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Frankfurt, Germany

About the role

• Controls Commissioning Senior Manager leading commissioning lifecycle for global data center infrastructure projects. Overseeing integration with Data Centre Infrastructure Management and providing advanced technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full commissioning lifecycle: Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), Pre-Functional Testing (PFT), Functional Performance Testing (FPT), and Integrated System Testing (IST)
• Manage detailed commissioning plans, test scripts, and checklists for each phase; compile and present comprehensive reports at every stage
• Oversee inspection and verification of DCOS components against design specifications; validate network configurations, including IP addressing and VLAN setup
• Manage stress testing, redundancy tests, and final validation to confirm DCOS performance meets handover criteria
• Execute detailed integration plans for DCOS-to-DCIM connectivity, ensuring seamless data flow and system interoperability
• Provide advanced diagnostics and remediation across electrical, mechanical, fire protection, and HVAC systems as they relate to controls requirements
• Follow established commissioning policies and procedures rigorously, identifying opportunities to improve and refine them based on project experience and lessons learned
• Compile high-level compliance summaries and reporting for senior leadership and program governance

Requirements

• Proven experience in data center controls and automation, commissioning, or mission-critical facility management, with a strong emphasis on controls engineering
• Proven leadership experience in mission-critical environments (data centers, power generation, oil & gas, or equivalent)
• Expert knowledge of DDC systems, PLCs, DCS, and SCADA/BMS platforms - including debugging, programming, and advanced diagnostics
• Demonstrated ability to manage end-to-end commissioning phases (FAT, SAT, PFT, FPT, IST) on large-scale projects
• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, fire protection, and HVAC systems as they relate to controls requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to compose technical papers, position papers, and executive-level reports
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant technical discipline; equivalent trade certification considered

Benefits

• Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability
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• Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration