Principal, Process Development and Optimization Engineer

Job Description

Process Development & Optimization Engineer – GigaScale Data Center Delivery (OCI)0

Role Summary

OCI is seeking a Process Development & Optimization Engineer to help scale GigaScale data center delivery with speed, consistency, and predictable outcomes. This role is accountable for building and continuously improving the operating system that turns delivery goals into repeatable execution; translating lessons learned into standard work , tightening handoffs between teams, and reducing the variability that drives schedule slips, rework, and cost overruns.

As OCI expands capacity across multiple campus facilities, success depends on more than strong project execution of individual teams: it requires a high-throughput, standardized delivery model that performs reliably regardless of location, partner mix, or timeline pressure. This engineer will partner across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations to identify bottlenecks and failure points in the end-to-end lifecycle (planning → build → test → commissioning/turnover), implement practical process improvements, and ensure those improvements stick through clear governance, adoption mechanisms, and performance measurement.

The ideal candidate blends field-first pragmatism with analytical rigor: someone who can be on-site observing workflow constraints one day and the next day align stakeholders on a revised stage gate, acceptance criteria, or readiness checklist supported by data. In this role, you will drive measurable improvements in cycle time, first-pass quality, milestone predictability, and commissioning/turnover readiness , enabling OCI to deliver GigaScale capacity faster and with greater confidence; while improving the experience and effectiveness of delivery teams and partners through clearer processes and reduced “firefighting.”

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Process design & standardization

• Develop and deploy standardized delivery playbooks (standard work, stage gates, checklists, templates) for GigaScale site delivery.

• Define clear “definition of ready / definition of done” criteria for critical milestones (design readiness, construction readiness, commissioning readiness, operational handover).

• Establish governance for change control, lessons learned, and continuous improvement adoption across sites.

Operational excellence / continuous improvement

• Lead Lean/Six Sigma-style initiatives to reduce cycle time, rework, and variation across construction and commissioning workflows.

• Facilitate value stream mapping, root-cause analysis (RCA), and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) to eliminate recurring schedule and quality issues.

• Identify bottlenecks across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations; drive cross-functional resolution.

Performance management & analytics

• Define and maintain KPI/OKR frameworks for delivery performance (e.g., milestone predictability, first-pass yield, rework rate, RFI/CO trends, punch-list aging, commissioning cycle time).

• Build dashboards and operating reviews that surface leading indicators and enable proactive intervention.

• Create scalable reporting packages for site leadership and regional/portfolio executives.

Field engagement & adoption

• Partner closely with site delivery teams to observe work, validate process changes in the field, and ensure sustained adoption.

• Train and coach teams (internal and vendor/GC partners) on new processes, quality gates, and best practices.

• Drive alignment across stakeholders: design/engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning, operations, EHS, and finance/controls.

Supplier and partner enablement

• Standardize expectations and interfaces with GCs, trade partners, OEMs, and commissioning agents.

• Improve contractor performance through clear acceptance criteria, QA/QC checkpoints, and consistent turnover requirements.

Risk, quality, and compliance integration

• Embed risk management into delivery processes (risk registers, escalation paths, contingency triggers).

• Ensure processes support required safety, security, and compliance practices expected in global data center environments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).

• 5+ years experience in process development, operational excellence, program delivery, manufacturing/industrial engineering, or large-scale construction/commissioning environments.

• Demonstrated ability to build standard work, implement stage-gate governance, and drive measurable cycle-time/quality improvements.

• Strong analytical skills (metrics definition, data interpretation, performance reviews) and ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with hyperscale / large data center delivery, commissioning/turnover, or mission-critical facilities.

• Lean/Six Sigma certification (Green Belt/Black Belt) or equivalent continuous improvement training.

• Familiarity with project controls concepts (schedule performance, change management, risk management).

• Strong tooling skills (e.g., Excel/Sheets, SQL basics, Power BI/Tableau, Smartsheet/Jira/Confluence or similar workflow systems).

Success Measures (Example Outcomes)

• Reduced commissioning/turnover cycle time and improved milestone predictability.

• Lower rework/defect rates and faster punch-list burn-down.

• Higher first-pass acceptance at quality/commissioning gates.

• Consistent adoption of standardized delivery playbooks across executed Go Big sites.

Disclaimer:

Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $120,100 to $251,600 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.

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:

1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion

2. Short term disability and long term disability

3. Life insurance and AD&D

4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)

5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts

6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits

7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match

8. 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.

9. 11 paid holidays

10. 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.

11. Paid parental leave

12. Adoption assistance

13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan

14. Financial planning and group legal

15. 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 - IC5

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