Commissioning & Reliability Manager

Aligned Data Centers•Remote - Oklahoma, OK

About The Position

The Commissioning & Reliability Manager supports commissioning and reliability activities for assigned projects, coordinating with third-party Commissioning Agents and project stakeholders to verify that testing, documentation, and turnover meet the company’s Reliability Standard. The role supports commissioning plans, reviews scripts and deliverables, witnesses testing as needed, and confirms that test results and evidence are accurate and complete. It also helps verify adherence to the Sequence of Operations and supports quality assurance analysis of issues and leading indicators during Level 4, RVT, and Level 5 (IST) inspections. The manager supports formal system gating between commissioning levels by checking prerequisites, documentation, and readiness, and escalates installation or documentation quality concerns. The role manages assigned projects’ commissioning issue logs, prioritizes and tracks deficiencies, drives root-cause analysis for Critical and High Level 4 and Level 5 issues through verified closeout, and works with Site Operations to assess open-deficiency risks and document appropriate workarounds or Manual Operating Procedures. The position works with general contractors, vendors, project teams, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to align work with schedules, documentation requirements, and technical design intent. It manages project use of Cx Alloy or an equivalent platform, trains third-party personnel on the company’s quality and commissioning programs, reports progress and challenges to management, and develops project-level feedback loops. It also identifies and implements improvements to commissioning readiness, test rigor, issue closeout, and turnover outcomes, incorporating lessons learned into future projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, or a related engineering or technical field; an equivalent combination of education and experience is considered.
3–6 years of experience in commissioning, reliability, or mission-critical facilities delivery, such as data centers or similarly complex MEP environments.
Experience supporting Level 4 functional testing and Level 5 Integrated Systems Testing (IST), including readiness tracking, witnessing tests, and documenting or validating results.
Experience supporting issue management and closeout, coordinating corrective actions across trades and vendors, and contributing to turnover package completeness.
Knowledge of mission-critical electrical and mechanical systems and controls, including acceptance criteria, Sequence of Operations verification, and integrated test concepts.
Ability to interpret one-lines, P&IDs, sequences or control narratives, and testing documentation such as plans, scripts, checklists, and turnover packages.
Working familiarity with BAS/controls and EPMS/SCADA trending for functional verification and troubleshooting support.
Experience with commissioning management platforms such as Cx Alloy or an equivalent.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools, including Excel, Teams, SharePoint, Word, and PowerPoint.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders across different departments.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
Ability to analyze and solve problems involving several options with limited information.
Commitment to customer service for coworkers and customers.
Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and openness to new ideas and procedures.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with third-party Commissioning Agents on assigned projects; review scripts and deliverables, witness testing as needed, and verify the accuracy and completeness of test results and evidence.
Work with third-party commissioning agents to develop, review, and implement project-specific commissioning plans.
Perform spot checks of field testing and documentation, including confirming that passing tests adhere to the Sequence of Operations and are supported by evidence.
Support quality assurance analysis of metrics and leading indicators for Critical and High issues during Level 4, RVT, and Level 5 (IST) inspection checklists.
Support formal gating of systems between commissioning levels by confirming prerequisites, documentation, and readiness; escalate installation or documentation quality issues.
Manage the master Commissioning Issue Log for assigned projects, categorize issues by priority, and drive root-cause analysis of Level 4 and Level 5 Critical and High issues through verified closeout.
Collaborate with Site Operations to assess the impact of open deficiencies, define workarounds or Manual Operating Procedures when appropriate, and ensure risks are documented and understood.
Hold general contractors and vendors accountable to commissioning schedules, documentation requirements, and technical design intent.
Collaborate with project teams, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to support successful implementation and verification of MEP systems.
Communicate project status, successes, challenges, and action plans to management and the broader team in a timely manner.
Train third-party personnel, including Commissioning Managers, GC MEP Coordinators, and Commissioning Project Managers, on the company’s quality and commissioning programs.
Manage Cx Alloy use and requirements for each assigned project.
Develop and maintain a project-local feedback loop; refine risk models, adapt strategies, and track lessons learned.
Identify and implement improvements to commissioning readiness, including prerequisites, checklists, documentation quality, and evidence capture.
Implement best practices to improve test rigor, issue closeout velocity, and repeatability of turnover outcomes.
Participate in cross-functional lessons learned and incorporate improvements into future project planning and execution.