Commissioning Director

Location: This role requires 100% travel and may involve assignments at project sites nationwide.

This is a field-based position assigned to active construction project sites as determined by business needs. The primary work location will be the project site, and regular on-site attendance is required. Project assignments and work locations may change throughout employment.

Work schedules may include weekends, holidays, extended hours, and overtime as needed to support project requirements. Specific schedules and shift times will be communicated by management and may be modified based on business needs.

Department: DEPCON The Opportunity The Director of Commissioning is responsible for the strategic leadership, operational execution, and continuous improvement of all commissioning (Cx) activities for mission-critical equipment within data center environments. This role ensures that all systems are commissioned safely, compliantly, and to the highest technical standards while delivering exceptional customer experience.

The Director will build and scale commissioning capabilities across multiple regions, standardize processes, develop technical talent, and ensure flawless startup and turnover of equipment including power, cooling, controls, and integrated systems.

This leader must balance technical depth, project execution rigor, and organizational scalability in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

What you will do?

Develop and execute the commissioning strategy aligned with company growth objectives.

Build scalable commissioning processes to support rapid expansion.

Establish KPIs for quality, schedule adherence, safety and customer satisfaction.

Drive standardization of startup, testing, documentation and turnover procedures.

Oversee all commissioning activities including FAT support, site acceptance, integrated systems testing (IST) and final turnover (FR).

Ensure commissioning aligns with contract scope, specifications and project schedules.

Lead cross-functional coordination with project management, field service, engineering and customers.

Resolve complex technical and schedule-related escalations.

Serve as subject matter expert for mission‑critical equipment commissioning.

Ensure compliance with industry standards (Uptime Institute, NFPA, NEC, ASHRAE, IEEE, etc.).

Approve commissioning plans, test scripts and turnover documentation.

Support root cause analysis and corrective action for startup failures.

Recruit, develop and retain high‑performing commissioning managers and field engineers.

Establish a technician-to-leader development pathway.

Define span of control and regional leadership structure.

Lead technical training initiatives and certification programs.

Champion a zero‑incident safety culture.

Ensure adherence to LOTO, arc flash and energized work procedures.

Drive quality control processes and documentation accuracy.

Implement commissioning audit programs.

Manage commissioning budget, labour forecasting and margin performance.

Support sales with technical pre‑construction input and scope clarification.

Identify change orders and mitigate scope creep.

Improve commissioning productivity and cost efficiency.

Act as executive-level escalation point during critical commissioning events.

Lead customer‑facing technical reviews and readiness meetings.

Ensure professional turnover documentation and customer training delivery.

Strengthen long‑term client relationships in hyperscale, colocation and enterprise markets.

Required Qualifications

Equivalent field experience in mission‑critical commissioning considered.

10+ years in data center commissioning, startup or field service leadership.

5+ years leading multi-regional technical teams.

Experience with mission‑critical equipment such as:

UPS systems, Generators and paralleling switchgear, MV/LV distribution, Cooling systems (CRAC/CRAH/chillers), Controls and BMS integration, Proven experience scaling technical organisations in high‑growth environments.

OSHA 30

NFPA 70E

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field (preferred).

Professional Engineer (PE)

Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP)

How We Support You We believe your best work happens when you feel supported — professionally, personally and financially. That’s why we offer a range of benefits designed to help you thrive, stay healthy and plan for the future.

Performance-driven rewards – Competitive pay with incentive opportunities that recognise your results and contributions.

Comprehensive healthcare – Medical, dental and vision coverage that supports you and your family’s total wellbeing.

Security and peace of mind – Life and disability insurance programmes that provide protection when it matters most.

Flexible benefits options – A variety of voluntary benefits so you can personalise coverage to fit your needs.

Time to recharge – Generous paid time off to relax, travel and maintain a healthy work‑life balance.

Investing in your growth – Education assistance and tuition support to help you build skills and advance your career.

Planning for the future – Retirement and savings programmes that help you achieve long-term financial confidence.

Come build with us At Integra, we’re driven by a vision to transform the data centre industry. We specialise in delivering optimised turnkey solutions that bring together speed, quality and reliability — helping our clients build and operate the mission‑critical infrastructure that powers today’s digital world. Integra is a vertically integrated company — owning and managing every phase of the process from site selection and design to manufacturing, procurement, commissioning and warranty. This approach allows us to move faster, solve challenges more efficiently and deliver exceptional outcomes for our partners.

What truly sets Integra apart is our people. We are a team of problem‑solvers, engineers, builders and operators who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering results. Our culture values collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement — because in a rapidly evolving digital landscape, excellence and adaptability matter.

Joining Integra means being part of a company that is shaping the future of data centre infrastructure. If you’re passionate about innovation, impact and building systems the world depends on, you’ll find the opportunity to grow and make a difference here.

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