The Commissioning - QA/QC SME acts as the connection point between the Commissioning - QA/QC 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.
Internal 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 - QA/QC 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 QA/QC
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- QA/QC SME 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
