Commissioning Equipment Manager

The CO+I Commissioning team is responsible for managing the end-to-end delivery of new data center capacity for CO+I. Through development of leading program management and construction processes, this team is chartered with managing workflow across vertically and horizontally aligned project managers and virtual teams to successfully deliver multi-million-dollar, multi-year data center construction programs. As a Commissioning (Cx) Equipment Manager, you will work with the Regional Commissioning Managers to manage all the Data Center projects commissioning network and test equipment deployment in APAC region. You will execute against scope, schedule, and budget to deliver the latest generation of Commissioning Network and Test Equipment to inflight Microsoft’s Data Center builds. You shall be responsible for ensuring that the Cx network and test equipment are onsite and setup to allow for Data Centers to be commissioned in accordance with Microsoft's standards.

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

**Responsibilities**:
Business Processes
- Reports to the CO+I APAC Director of Commissioning.
- Document the setup and processes to configure the commissioning network, equipment and software used
- Publish setup and training material for commissioning agents on how to properly configure and operate the test equipment and software
- Plan and roll out new network devices, configurations, and commissioning software updates
- Establish metrics for test equipment utilization and test readiness
- Work with procurement team and local business teams to create new purchase orders for test equipment
- Travel required up to 40% of the role

Communications
- Report on project updates related to new equipment and program level changes
- Send notifications to the team related to setup, configuration, and software changes
- Track all equipment and maintenance budgets and review with leadership
- Provide annual forecast for expected equipment and maintenance spend
- Leverage data to project equipment demand and justify new equipment needs
- Participate in weekly calls providing updates on test equipment readiness

Accountability
- Establish process for tracking and maintaining the APAC Cx test equipment used by the commissioning team.
- Ensure that Cx test equipment required for functional performance test (FPT) and Integrated System Test (IST) are configured and ready for use as per the construction schedule.
- Manage the demand forecast for Cx test equipment to ensure that all sites will have adequate equipment to perform the required testing.
- Provide the first line of troubleshooting of the Cx network and commissioning software.
- Manage the configuration for the mobile test stations used by the Commissioning Team and ensure stations are standardized worldwide.
- Work with central teams in Redmond such as Networking and Security to ensure that Cx Network topologies
- and designs are aligned with global policies
- Work independently in support of the CO+I Data Center Program.

Strategy and Development
- Propose and deliver new methods or tooling for managing the regional fleet of equipment that help reduce the setup time, operating and maintenance costs.
- Contribute to the team’s objectives and key results

Vendor Management and contract compliance
- Coordinate with suppliers and commissioning team on maintenance projects and new equipment orders
- Provide insights and feedback related to vendor performance and reviews
- Preparation of RFP's, PER's, and other project approval tools & templates

**Qualifications**:
Skills & Qualifications:

- Construction QA/QC and/or Project Management
- Networking skills. Ability to setup, configure and troubleshoot wired and wireless networks
- English Language skills
- Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Visio, MS Project

Experience required:

- 3 years’ experience in Data Center facility maintenance, operations and/or commissioning
- Degree/Diploma required - BSEE, Associate in Engineering Technology or equivalent industry experience
- Knowledge of Networking, Electrical and Mechanical Test Equipment, Commissioning load bank, Power Quality Meter, Data Logger

Preferred, not required:

- OSHA 10 or Higher qualification
- NFPA 70E
- IT Network qualification

These requirements include, but are not limited to, the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

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