Commissioning & Reliability Manager

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

📋 Description

• Assist in coordinating with external Commissioning Agents for assigned projects.

• Evaluate commissioning scripts and deliverables, witness testing as necessary, and confirm results and evidence.

• Create, assess, and implement commissioning plans tailored to specific projects.

• Conduct spot checks of field testing and documentation against the Sequence of Operations.

• Support 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 verifying prerequisites, documentation, and readiness.

• Report any installation or documentation quality issues that do not meet the Reliability Standard.

• Oversee the master Commissioning Issue Log for the projects assigned.

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

• Work alongside Site Operations to evaluate open deficiencies, establish workarounds or Manual Operating Procedures, and document risks.

• Ensure General Contractors and vendors adhere to commissioning schedules, documentation requirements, and technical design intent.

• Partner with project teams, architects, engineers, and subcontractors for MEP system implementation and verification.

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

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

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

• Create and sustain project feedback loops, refine risk models, adapt strategies, and track lessons learned.

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

• Engage in cross-functional lessons learned sessions 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 experience may be considered.

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

• Familiarity with data centers or similarly complex MEP environments.

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

• Proficiency in managing issue resolution and closeout, coordinating corrective actions across trades/vendors, and contributing to turnover package completeness.

• Understanding of mission-critical electrical/mechanical systems and controls, 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 commissioning management platforms such as Cx Alloy or similar.

• Competence with Microsoft 365 tools, including Excel, Teams, SharePoint, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Capability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

• Strong organizational and project management skills.

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

• Capacity to sit or stand for extended periods.

• Ability to analyze and solve problems with limited information involving several options.

• Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and readiness for new ideas and procedures.

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, talk, or hear as necessary for the role.

🏝️ Benefits

• 10-20% annual bonus.

• Occasional travel to various facility sites may be required.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities in performing essential functions.