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About the Role

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, dedicated to enabling innovations that enrich our work, life, and planet. This role is responsible for planning and coordinating the commissioning of large-scale greenfield data centers across multiple campuses in the Americas region, developing global best practices, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Creates and implements multi-facility, standards-based commissioning plans and schedules.
• Assesses, recommends, and implements industry best practices into new and existing Critical Environment Programs.
• Communicates effectively with business operations and construction managers monthly.
• Responsible for regional, long-term pipeline management to inform resource planning.
• Executes commissioning through a structured, stage-gated delivery model.
• Liaises with internal construction managers and external general contractors on commissioning planning and execution.
• Develops and maintains commissioning logs, equipment checklists, and tracking tools.
• Provides input into the project budget for all commissioning activities.
• Reviews electrical and mechanical Functional Performance Test procedures and Factory Witness Test procedures.
• Develops and issues customer-facing reports.
• Interacts with and presents to key customers on progress against commissioning plans and achievement of Ready for Sales (RFS) dates.
• Acts as point of contact for customer escalations throughout the commissioning process.
• Analyzes processes, develops process documentation, and creates globally applicable commissioning programs and procedures.
• Provides feedback to senior management for continuous improvement of the global commissioning process.
• Develops standardized schedules and commissioning scopes based on industry best practices and customer contract requirements.
• Responsible for all internal and external progress reporting during the commissioning phase.
• Prepares commissioning test procedures and reports.
• Writes comprehensive reports including recommendations for optimizing building operations, functional checklists, deficiencies, and O&M manuals.
• Collates historical data regarding equipment start-up and testing challenges and reports to OFCI equipment vendors.
• Manages internal tools and data analytics/metrics reporting.
• Defines appropriate feedback methodology for vendors.
• Responsible for production of project-specific commissioning RFPs and responding to bid clarifications.
• Responsible for leveling and recommending commissioning consultant award.
• Leads and manages external resources.
• Schedules and directs periodic commissioning meetings.
• Determines vendor KPIs and conducts lessons learned reviews.

Requirements

• 10+ years of data center commissioning experience preferred.
• 5+ years leadership experience in a mission-critical environment preferred.

Location

• United States - Atlanta
• United States - Chicago

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 10+ years of data center commissioning experience
• 5+ years leadership experience

Education Level

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering preferred

Salary/Compensations

• United States - Atlanta 1 Field Office : 177,000 - 265,000 USD / Annual
• United States - Chicago Office CHO : 195,000 - 293,000 USD / Annual

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Insurance: health, life, disability and voluntary plans
• Retirement plan contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

About the Company

• Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.
• A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.
• A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact.
• You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward.
• You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

Equal Opportunity

• Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability.
• 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 of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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• Please click here to see our EEO Policy Statement.
• Please click here to see our Pay Transparency Policy Statement.
• Equinix participates in E-Verify.
• Accessibility and Accommodations: Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.