Commissioning Manager (Data Center)

BH-316087
  • Negotiable
  • Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City
  • Permanent
  • IT
Summary Statement
Responsible for planning, executing, and managing systematic testing procedures for data centre facilities and equipment. Ensures compliance with design specifications and relevant standards, including health and safety, performance, reliability, and usability. Produces documentation to support certification and operational readiness. Job Description
Leads the commissioning process across design, construction, and operational phases. Develops commissioning plans, schedules, and test procedures (IET, IPVT/IST). Ensures new or modified systems meet expectations and standards. Coordinates inspection activities and manages commissioning documentation. Key Deliverables
  • Commissioning Staging Plans
  • Test Plans (IET, IPVT/IST)
  • Commissioning Schedules
  • Inspection Reports
  • Certification Documentation
Main Tasks
  • Develop initial commissioning plans and project requirements
  • Conduct design reviews focused on commissioning
  • Define commissioning specifications and requirements
  • Create verification checklists, functional tests, system manuals, and training materials
  • Review submittals, shop drawings, and O&M manuals
  • Perform construction observation, verification checks, and functional testing
  • Produce commissioning reports and re-commissioning plans
  • Resolve outstanding commissioning issues
  • Conduct seasonal and deferred testing, including warranty-end reviews
Required Competencies (DCCF© Framework)
  • B.7 Test and Commissioning
    • Level 3: Develops and plans commissioning staging and test plans during pre-design and design phases
    • Level 4: Leads and integrates commissioning during construction, occupancy, and operations phases
Knowledge Examples
  • Data centre equipment, facilities, designs, protection and control schemes
  • Equipment testing procedures (factory, site, metering, protection, etc.)
  • Visual inspection and fault diagnostics
  • Health & Safety principles and enterprise responsibilities
  • Commissioning meetings, reports, and reviews
  • Maintenance, isolation, tagging procedures
  • Manufacturer specifications and statutory safety requirements
Skill Examples
  • Develop commissioning plans and requirements
  • Perform design reviews and update commissioning plans
  • Create functional tests and system documentation
  • Review technical submittals and O&M documentation
  • Conduct construction verification and diagnostic monitoring
  • Resolve commissioning issues and conduct deferred testing
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Effective execution of commissioning plans
  • Compliance with safety and performance standards
  • Timely delivery of certification documentation
Disciplines
  • Data Centre Build & Commissioning
  • ICT Infrastructure
  • Physical Infrastructure
  • Safety & Compliance
Certifications (Recommended)
Required:
  • CDCP (Certified Data Centre Professional)
  • CDCS (Certified Data Centre Specialist)
  • CDCE (Certified Data Centre Expert)
  • CNCDP (Certified Network Cabling Design Professional)
  • CTDC (Certified TIA-942 Design Consultant)
Added Value:
  • CDRP (Certified Data Centre Risk Professional)
  • CDESS (Certified Data Centre Energy & Sustainability Specialist)
  • CITM (Certified Information Technology Manager)
  • CDFOM (Certified Data Centre Facilities Operations Manager)
Summary Statement
Responsible for planning, executing, and managing systematic testing procedures for data centre facilities and equipment. Ensures compliance with design specifications and relevant standards, including health and safety, performance, reliability, and usability. Produces documentation to support certification and operational readiness. Job Description
Leads the commissioning process across design, construction, and operational phases. Develops commissioning plans, schedules, and test procedures (IET, IPVT/IST). Ensures new or modified systems meet expectations and standards. Coordinates inspection activities and manages commissioning documentation. Key Deliverables
  • Commissioning Staging Plans
  • Test Plans (IET, IPVT/IST)
  • Commissioning Schedules
  • Inspection Reports
  • Certification Documentation
Main Tasks
  • Develop initial commissioning plans and project requirements
  • Conduct design reviews focused on commissioning
  • Define commissioning specifications and requirements
  • Create verification checklists, functional tests, system manuals, and training materials
  • Review submittals, shop drawings, and O&M manuals
  • Perform construction observation, verification checks, and functional testing
  • Produce commissioning reports and re-commissioning plans
  • Resolve outstanding commissioning issues
  • Conduct seasonal and deferred testing, including warranty-end reviews
Required Competencies (DCCF© Framework)
  • B.7 Test and Commissioning
    • Level 3: Develops and plans commissioning staging and test plans during pre-design and design phases
    • Level 4: Leads and integrates commissioning during construction, occupancy, and operations phases
Knowledge Examples
  • Data centre equipment, facilities, designs, protection and control schemes
  • Equipment testing procedures (factory, site, metering, protection, etc.)
  • Visual inspection and fault diagnostics
  • Health & Safety principles and enterprise responsibilities
  • Commissioning meetings, reports, and reviews
  • Maintenance, isolation, tagging procedures
  • Manufacturer specifications and statutory safety requirements
Skill Examples
  • Develop commissioning plans and requirements
  • Perform design reviews and update commissioning plans
  • Create functional tests and system documentation
  • Review technical submittals and O&M documentation
  • Conduct construction verification and diagnostic monitoring
  • Resolve commissioning issues and conduct deferred testing
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Effective execution of commissioning plans
  • Compliance with safety and performance standards
  • Timely delivery of certification documentation
Disciplines
  • Data Centre Build & Commissioning
  • ICT Infrastructure
  • Physical Infrastructure
  • Safety & Compliance
Certifications (Recommended)
Required:
  • CDCP (Certified Data Centre Professional)
  • CDCS (Certified Data Centre Specialist)
  • CDCE (Certified Data Centre Expert)
  • CNCDP (Certified Network Cabling Design Professional)
  • CTDC (Certified TIA-942 Design Consultant)
Added Value:
  • CDRP (Certified Data Centre Risk Professional)
  • CDESS (Certified Data Centre Energy & Sustainability Specialist)
  • CITM (Certified Information Technology Manager)
  • CDFOM (Certified Data Centre Facilities Operations Manager)


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