Commissioning Lead - South Africa

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 Manager, you will work with data center architects, engineers, construction managers, network engineers, data center operations teams, and finance teams in order to streamline and improve delivery of data center capacity. You will execute against scope, schedule, and budget to deliver the latest generation of datacenter technology to Microsoft's Online Services.
You shall be responsible for ensuring the project is commissioned in accordance with Microsoft's standards and directly manage the process for projects within the EMEA region.
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.
QualificationsDoctorate Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience OR Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience OR 12+ years relevant technical engineering experience. Required skills: Data Center Operation and MaintenanceUnderstanding of UPS systems, switchgear, generators, and critical mechanical cooling systemsConstruction QA/QCAble to develop and write detailed Commissioning ScriptsIssue identification and resolution managementDegree qualified (B.Eng., BSEE, Associate in Engineering Technology) or equivalent engineering industry experienceProject ManagementProficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Visio, MS Project, MS TeamsExperience required: Proficient in spoken and written English including technicalAt least 3 years Electrical HV, MV, and LV distribution and substation experienceAt least 3 years' experience in Data Center facility maintenance, operation, construction, and/or commissioningAt least 3 years of construction experience with new build projectsAt least 3 years of experience with electrical Test EquipmentAdditional or preferred qualifications: Doctorate Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience OR Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field AND 7+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field AND 9+ years technical engineering experience. Additional or preferred skills: OSHA 10 or higher qualificationNFPA-70E CertificationProject Management Professional (PMP) certificationThese requirements include 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.
ResponsibilitiesBusiness ProcessesReports to the CO+I Regional Commissioning LeadPrimary responsibility for Commissioning projects in South Africa.Secondary responsibility for supporting the Cx team on other CO+I commission Build and Lease programs for EMEACreate and/or maintain best practices to identify and incorporate quality and cost-effective solutions.Manage the contracted Commissioning Agent assigned to Data Center construction projects in the region.Development of Commissioning Procedures and Standards.Construction site inspections to review QA/QC and commissioning process.Drive the project Commissioning process including scope and schedule.This role requires regular on-site presence with travel locally within the regions.International travel will form an important part of the role.CommunicationsRegularly reviews Construction Progress, QA/QC, Commissioning progress, issues, and KPI metrics to report to management.Coordinate meetings and activities of vendor project managers including integration of lessons learned.Manage client representatives and partners to define and align on scope, schedule, and budget.Attend scheduled owner/architect/contractor (OAC) and other project meetings, and report as necessary.Report Project Progress on scope, schedule, and budget weekly or as required.AccountabilityResponsible for developing, managing, and reporting on scope, schedule of the Commissioning Process for CO+I Projects.Manage the Commissioning process for EMEA region projects.Reporting of the Commissioning process to management on a regular basis.Work independently in support of the CO+I Program.Strategy and DevelopmentManage data center commissioning project delivery strategy in alignment with the CO+I roadmap strategy.Refine practices/policies and develop methods/techniques for driving solutions including development of commissioning procedures.Provide input to long-term delivery strategy and incorporate requirements into the project execution plans.Vendor Management and contract complianceDrive Lease providers to maintain Commissioning compliance to Microsoft standardsProvide Vendor oversight and performance management (Scorecard driven).Preparation of RFPs, PERs, and other project approval tools & templates.Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
Industry leading healthcare
Educational resources
Discounts on products and services
Savings and investments
Maternity and paternity leave
Generous time away
Giving programs
Opportunities to network and connect
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