Commissioning & Reliability Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Assist in coordinating with third-party Commissioning Agents for assigned projects.

• Aid in reviewing commissioning scripts and deliverables, observing testing, and verifying results and evidence.

• Collaborate with third-party commissioning agents to create, review, and execute project-specific commissioning plans.

• Conduct spot checks of field testing and documentation.

• Ensure tests comply with the Sequence of Operations and that evidence substantiates results.

• Contribute to quality assurance analysis, metrics, and leading indicators for Critical and High issues during Level 4, RVT, and Level 5 inspection checklists.

• Facilitate formal gating of systems between commissioning levels by confirming prerequisites, documentation, and readiness.

• Raise concerns regarding installation or documentation quality issues that do not align with the Reliability Standard.

• Oversee the master Commissioning Issue Log for assigned projects.

• Classify issues and drive root cause analysis for Level 4 and Level 5 Critical and High issues through verified resolution.

• Work with Site Operations to evaluate open deficiencies and establish workarounds or Manual Operating Procedures.

• Hold general contractors and vendors accountable to commissioning timelines, documentation standards, and technical design intent.

• Collaborate with project teams, architects, engineers, and subcontractors on MEP system implementation and verification.

• Relay status updates, successes, challenges, and action plans to management and the wider team.

• Educate third-party personnel on Aligned Quality and Commissioning Programs.

• Manage the use and requirements of Cx Alloy for assigned projects.

• Develop and sustain project-local feedback loops, refine risk models, adapt strategies, and document lessons learned.

• Identify and execute process improvements in commissioning readiness, testing rigor, issue closeout speed, and turnover repeatability.

• Engage in cross-functional lessons learned and integrate enhancements into future project planning and execution.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, or a related engineering/technical field; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

• At least 3–6 years of experience in commissioning, reliability, or mission-critical facilities delivery.

• Experience in data centers or similarly complex MEP environments.

• Proficiency in supporting Level 4 functional testing and Level 5 Integrated Systems Testing (IST).

• Experience with readiness tracking, witnessing tests, and documenting/validating results.

• Background in issue management and closeout, corrective actions, and turnover package completeness.

• Familiarity with mission-critical electrical/mechanical systems and controls.

• Knowledge of acceptance criteria, SOO verification, and integrated test concepts.

• Capability to interpret one-lines, P&IDs, sequences/control narratives, and testing documentation.

• Working knowledge of BAS/controls and EPMS/SCADA trending.

• Experience with Cx Alloy or equivalent commissioning management platforms.

• Proficient in Microsoft 365 tools, including Excel, Teams, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong organizational and project management skills.

• Ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders across various departments.

• Capability to sit or stand for extended periods.

• Occasional travel to various facility sites may be necessary.

• Ability to analyze and resolve problems involving multiple options with limited information.

🏝️ Benefits

• 10–20% annual bonus.

• Equal employment opportunities.

• Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.