Director of Commissioning Data Centers

Company: Pkaza
Location: El Paso
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Director of Commissioning Data Centers - El Paso, TX (Relo or Heavy Traveler) This opportunity is working directly with a leading mission-critical data center developer / wholesaler / colo provider. This firm provides data center solutions custom-fit to the requirements of their client's mission-critical operational facilities. They provide reliability of mission-critical facilities for many of the world's largest organizations (Enterprise, HPC, and Hyperscale Customers). This career-growth minded opportunity offers exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits. Manage and Direct the overall commissioning process in the department, follow standards set by the organization and oversight of multiple cxa projects and directing CxA Vendors for data center projects. This candidate will act as a Commissioning Subject Matter Expert (SME) to ensure that commissioning experts follow cxa standards, adhere to a thorough quality management / QC process and procedures that validate and document client's systems. This candidate will also manage / handle / delegate any technical commissioning issues in the cxa department. Responsibilities: Direct multiple CxA Projects in the department as a Program Manager that consists of in-house commissioning engineers, cxa project managers, qa/qc and CxA Vendors on a wide range of data center CxA projects Will direct staff ; candidate will be managing the technical aspect of projects and act as a higher level technical resource for commissioning teams Ensure CxA standards are being followed for: Equipment pre-start-up and start-up procedures; Development of standard operating procedures (SOP's) and Methods of Procedures (MOPs); Comprehensive Commissioning documentation Ensure that the overall CxA process is being followed with the highest of standards: Commissioning test procedures and reports Commissioning logs, equipment checklist, and other tools to track commissioning projects Comprehensive reports which include: recommendations for optimizing building operations functional checklists list of deficiencies equipment operation maintenance manuals Have the department follow Cxa Standards: Review design criteria, specifications, drawings, equipment submittals, and other documentation pertinent to commissioning Integrated system testing; Load Bank Testing; Compilation of all testing procedure results Functional tests for various building MEP systems, such as: fire alarm and control systems, HVAC, Chillers, CRAC units, normal and standby electrical distribution systems, UPS, standby generators, and emergency lighting, etc. System Assembly; Commission plan preparation Follow company QC process and procedures Interface with clients, contractors, equipment vendors and owners agents as needed; Execute project assignments; Interface with project contractors, vendors, and testing technicians; Interact with all facets of the company: engineering, design, etc. Manage Processes for verification of cxa results of test reports Assist with field troubleshooting of commissioned equipment as needed; Field experience in the operation and application of Power Quality Analyzers, Power Disturbance Analyzers, Data loggers, and related system testing equipment; Or with Mechanical: Chillers, Liquid cooling, HVAC, CRAC , CRAY, Air Handlers, etc ; Controls: BMS, BAS, PLCs , SCADA, etc Qualifications: 10 to 15 years experience in the Electrical / Mechanical / Controls Commissioning Field 5 years in a lead capacity preferably working on commissioning Projects Bachelor's / Associates Degree as an Electrical Engineer / Mechanical Engineer a plus PE a plus A/E or CxA experience working in complex facilities or mission critical projects Previous Data Center / Mission Critical experience a MUST Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (this role requires heavy amount of writing, documentation, and client interaction) Experience with Level 1-5 commissioning Experience managing / directing cxa teams and developing plans for large scale commissioning projects Experience with IEEE / ASHRAE procedures and protocols a plus Possess basic knowledge of systems design for various projects Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft Project Previous experience in the Military / Military veterans in all branches that have experience with Electrical / Mechanical is a huge plus (Navy Nukes- EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees, Army - Power Generation, Air Force – Power Production, Generator Techs, Maritime, Coast Guard, etc.) Open to Travel to site or Temp Relo Submittal Instructions: Please apply directly by clicking the link below, alternatively you can forward your resume directly to: mnjoye7w3ocjpr1pwsqdx8npie@crelate.net After applying, if you have further questions, you may call 973-895-5200 and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and take a look at other Critical Facility openings we are working on at, https://www.pkaza.com/jobs/ If this job is not for you, feel free to forward this along. WE PAY FOR REFERRALS Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan EOE/AA Employer M/F/D/V Pkaza LLC is a third-party employment firm. All fees assessed by Pkaza LLC will be paid by our employer that we represent and not by the candidate

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