Critical Power Systems Specialist

CyrusOne•Midland, MI

About The Position

Lead power systems readiness for new data center capacity (“Day 1”) and reliability for ongoing operations (“Day 2 and beyond”). Provide commissioning oversight, drive new site onboarding and transition, and execute site inspections/audits to identify risks and close issues before and during commissioning. Ensure electrical designs meet operational standards and that turnover documentation, training, and lessons learned are captured and fed back into future capacity planning. Responsibilities Commissioning oversight: Validate power distribution, UPS, switchgear, grounding, and protection schemes; track and close defects and punch-list items discovered pre-commissioning and during commissioning. Develop and conduct commissioning for infrastructure projects that are executed at operational datacenters. Conduct operational procedure validation during post turnover pre customer load deployment phase. Support the development of a robust process to standardize mechanical turnover documentation, ensure storage in the designated repository, and verify operator training and readiness. Site inspections / audits: Conduct site physicals and infrastructure assessments focused on electrical system integrity; maintain a risk register and drive mitigation plans through to completion. Design-to-operations bridge: Document design changes throughout build, communicate impacts to the gaining operations team, and make sure readiness gaps are closed prior to turnover. Cross-functional coordination: Work with Design & Construction, Commissioning, Site Operations, and Reliability Engineering to align standards and continuously improve readiness playbooks. Provides continual evaluation of processes and procedures, responsible for suggesting methods to improve operation and efficiency of DC design and equipment.

Requirements

7+ years in mission-critical facilities (data centers, hospitals, pharma, etc.).
Deep knowledge of MV/LV distribution, UPS topologies, switchgear, protective relays, EPMS/SCADA, and grounding/bonding.
Working fluency with NFPA 70/70E/110, IEEE, NETA ATS/MTS; strong LOTO and energized-work safety practices.
Hands-on experience reviewing submittals, witnessing FAT/SAT/IST, drawing redlines, and closing punch lists.
Excellent documentation discipline and stakeholder communication; ability to drive multi-site programs.
Strong analytical skills
Experience and knowledge of testing and commissioning methodologies
Experience with CMMS, DCIM/EPMS/BMS integrations, and incident/RCA processes.
Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent practical experience).

Nice To Haves

PMP, NETA certification, or PE.

Responsibilities

Lead power systems readiness for new data center capacity (“Day 1”) and reliability for ongoing operations (“Day 2 and beyond”).
Provide commissioning oversight, drive new site onboarding and transition, and execute site inspections/audits to identify risks and close issues before and during commissioning.
Ensure electrical designs meet operational standards and that turnover documentation, training, and lessons learned are captured and fed back into future capacity planning.
Validate power distribution, UPS, switchgear, grounding, and protection schemes; track and close defects and punch-list items discovered pre-commissioning and during commissioning.
Develop and conduct commissioning for infrastructure projects that are executed at operational datacenters.
Conduct operational procedure validation during post turnover pre customer load deployment phase.
Support the development of a robust process to standardize mechanical turnover documentation, ensure storage in the designated repository, and verify operator training and readiness.
Conduct site physicals and infrastructure assessments focused on electrical system integrity; maintain a risk register and drive mitigation plans through to completion.
Document design changes throughout build, communicate impacts to the gaining operations team, and make sure readiness gaps are closed prior to turnover.
Work with Design & Construction, Commissioning, Site Operations, and Reliability Engineering to align standards and continuously improve readiness playbooks.
Provides continual evaluation of processes and procedures, responsible for suggesting methods to improve operation and efficiency of DC design and equipment.