Data Center Commissioning / QAQC SME - Port Washington, Wisconsin
$97.5k - $199.5kOracle
Job Description
We are seeking a Commissioning / QAQC Lead to serve as the senior site startup and quality leader for assigned campuses, buildings, or systems. This role provides hands-on leadership for critical commissioning, startup, turnover, and QA/QC activities while coaching field teams to improve execution, installation quality, system readiness, and operational handoff.
The Commissioning / QAQC Lead acts as the connection point between the Commissioning / QAQC Director, Commissioning Managers, QA/QC teams, vendors, construction teams, controls teams, and operations stakeholders to ensure consistent startup discipline, readiness standards, quality execution, and reliable turnover.
Onsite in Port Washington, WI preferred; otherwise, willing to travel 75%+
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Lead assigned commissioning, startup, turnover, and QA/QC scopes onsite
Support startup sequencing, readiness planning, and execution coordination
Lead and support integrated testing, functional validation, and energization readiness
Validate readiness gates, turnover packages, and operational handoff requirements
Identify, escalate, and drive closure of deficiencies
Verify installation quality and support QA/QC inspections and audits
Coordinate with construction, controls, vendors, commissioning, and operations teams
Support startup recovery actions and issue resolution
Reinforce startup discipline, QA/QC standards, and documentation quality
Coach and mentor Commissioning and QA/QC personnel in the field
Identify recurring quality or startup issues and drive corrective action
Support site priorities established by the Commissioning / QAQC Director
Required Skills and Experience
Strong experience in data center commissioning, startup, QA/QC, construction quality, or critical infrastructure delivery
Knowledge of commissioning processes, integrated systems testing, turnover, and operational readiness
Experience with electrical, mechanical, controls, or mission-critical facility systems
Ability to read and interpret design drawings, specifications, test scripts, inspection plans, and turnover documentation
Strong understanding of deficiency management, quality verification, and readiness gate processes
Proven ability to lead field teams, coordinate stakeholders, and drive issue resolution
Strong communication skills with the ability to escalate risks clearly and quickly
Ability to work effectively with construction teams, vendors, contractors, commissioning agents, and operations teams
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Hands-on field leadership style with a focus on safety, quality, accountability, and execution
Primary Focus Areas
Site-level commissioning and QA/QC leadership
Critical system readiness and turnover execution
Startup sequencing and integrated testing coordination
Installation quality verification and deficiency closure
Operational readiness and handoff quality
Coaching and alignment of Commissioning and QA/QC teams
On-Site Expectations
This is a highly field-focused role, especially during turnover, testing, and startup phases. The Commissioning / QAQC Lead is expected to maintain a strong daily presence in the field to validate readiness, observe execution, coach teams, and resolve issues in real time.
Expected site engagement includes:
75-90% field/site engagement during turnover and startup periods
Moderate field engagement during early construction for readiness planning and quality oversight
Regular participation in readiness reviews, startup coordination meetings, QA/QC discussions, integrated testing, energization readiness, and issue resolution
Success in This Role Looks Like
Startup execution is organized, predictable, and well-coordinated
Systems pass testing with minimal retesting
Deficiencies are identified early and closed quickly
Turnovers are complete, validated, and operationally ready
Startup recovery actions are implemented quickly and effectively
QA/QC and commissioning teams operate consistently across the site
Operational handoffs occur with minimal disruption
Installation quality and startup readiness continuously improve
Team capability and field leadership maturity increase over time
Key Deliverables
Startup execution and sequencing plans
Readiness review and turnover coordination reports
Integrated testing and validation reports
QA/QC inspection and audit coordination plans
Deficiency tracking and escalation logs
Operational readiness assessments
Turnover readiness status reports
Startup risk and mitigation trackers
Lessons learned and continuous improvement recommendations
Operational handoff support documentation
Key Performance Indicators
Startup cycle performance
First-pass yield
Retest reduction
Deficiency closure cycle time
Turnover readiness performance
Readiness gate compliance
QA/QC audit completion
Inspection pass rate
Startup recovery effectiveness
Operational handoff quality
Safety performance during startup
Commissioning and QA/QC team development
Disclaimer:
Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.
Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only
US: Hiring Range in USD from: $97,500 to $199,500 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.
Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.
Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.
Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
Short term disability and long term disability
Life insurance and AD&D
Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
11 paid holidays
Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Financial planning and group legal
Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance
The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.
Career Level - IC4
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