Data Center Commissioning Manager

ByteDanceSão Paulo, São PauloOn-siteFull-timeStaff, 8–12 yearsListed 3 hours ago

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About this role

The global data center operation team supports the company's fast growth by operating hyperscale datacenters. The team manages the end to end lifecycle of server fleet, providing cloud solutions and various infrastructure services ensuring that they are scalable and are reliable.

This role offers the opportunity to support global hyperscale data center facility infrastructure operations across multiple regions, working closely with facility managers, business teams, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders.

- Campus-Level Commissioning Leadership:
- Lead site-level commissioning programs for hyperscale campuses.
- Participate in early-stage FWT activities for core MEP assets (MV/LV Switchgear, UPS, Backup Generators, Chillers, CRAHs).
- Validate Integrated Systems Testing (IST) scripts to ensure N+1 / 2N redundant power and cooling architectures meet zero-downtime and concurrent maintainability benchmarks.
- Data Hall Fit-Out (DHFO) Management & Commissioning:
- Oversee Data Hall Fit-Out (DHFO) and commissioning activities, ensuring seamlessly coordinated execution across IT rack containment, power distribution (RPP/PDU/Busway), and room-level cooling deployment.
- Oversee quality control and testing during the fit-out phase before operational handover.
- Cx Vendor Management & Program Standardization:
- Evaluating, managing, and holding accountable third-party Testing & Commissioning (T&C) vendors and Cx agents.
- Establish and refine company-wide commissioning protocols, SOPs, MOPs, and vendor performance KPIs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Work closely with data center design engineers, project delivery managers, and commissioning teams to ensure facility construction and commissioning activities align with operational requirements and best practices.
- Brazilian Regulatory & Safety Compliance:
- Ensure all commissioning and site activities align with Brazilian mandatory regulatory and safety standards (e.g., NR-10 Electrical Safety, NR-35 Working at Heights, ABNT building codes, and local fire safety norms).
- Manage interfaces between global design standards, local general contractors (GCs), and local Brazilian utility/inspection authorities.

Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience & Scale: Diploma or Degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, with proven track record leading commissioning for large-scale / hyperscale data center campuses.
- DHFO Expertise: Hands-on experience supervising and commissioning Data Hall Fit-Out (DHFO) projects, including power distribution, airflow management, and server hall infrastructure deployment.
- Vendor & Standards Leadership: Demonstrated experience developing data center testing specifications/frameworks and evaluating/managing third-party Cx vendors.
- Brazilian Local Regulations: In-depth knowledge of Brazilian electrical and safety codes (NR-10, NR-35, ABNT) and local construction/site execution practices.
- Willingness to maintain a consistent on-site presence in São Paulo / Fortaleza.