Controls Standards and Commissioning Manager
CyrusOne
Remote
Posted on Oct 29, 2025
We are seeking an experienced Controls Standards and Commissioning Manager to join our Operations Systems team. This role is responsible for defining, implementing, and maintaining global standards, design guidelines, and commissioning processes for Building Management Systems (BMS), Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), and related control systems. This position ensures consistent, reliable, and energy-efficient operation of data center critical infrastructure through standardized controls, rigorous commissioning, and compliance with performance expectations, lease commitments, and telemetry requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Document, maintain, and govern global standards for BMS, EPMS, and related control systems across new builds, retrofits, and expansions.
- Review design packages, control diagrams, and sequences of operation to ensure compliance with standards and customer requirements.
- Oversee commissioning and validation activities to confirm design intent and operational reliability.
- Collaborate with design and engineering teams to verify control logic, alarm functions, and telemetry accuracy meet performance, lease, and SLA obligations.
- Partner with design, construction, operations, and IT/security teams to maintain interoperability and cybersecurity posture.
- Conduct periodic audits and performance reviews of live systems to ensure reliability, quality, and adherence to standards.
- Lead or support root cause analysis and corrective actions for control or telemetry issues impacting uptime or data integrity.
- Manage change control, documentation, and versioning of technical standards and specifications.
- Evaluate and qualify vendors, commissioning agents, and system integrators for compliance with company standards.
- Track commissioning readiness, system quality, metrics, and closeout reports.
- Capture lessons learned and feed them back into continuous improvement of standards and commissioning processes.
Qualifications:
- 6+ years of experience in critical facilities controls, data center operations, or MEP commissioning.
- Demonstrated experience developing controls standards and overseeing commissioning for large-scale facilities.
- Proven ability to interpret electrical and mechanical single-line diagrams, control schematics, and network drawings.
- Experience with Schneider, Delta, Siemens, Nlyte, Niagra, or similar BAS/EPMS/DCIM platforms.
- Knowledge of Modbus, BACnet, MQTT and OPC communication protocols.
- Expertise in BMS, EPMS, DCIM systems, with proficiency in industrial communication protocols.
- Knowledge of data center electrical and mechanical systems: UPS, PDUs, switchgear, CRAC/CRAH, chillers, etc.
- Strong understanding of mission-critical data center infrastructure, including electrical distribution, mechanical systems, and operational sequencing.
- Ability to analyze and audit telemetry for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Detail-oriented with a mindset for process improvement and operational excellence.
- Ability to travel up to approximately 25%
Education/Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls/Automation Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
- PE (Professional Engineer), PMP (Project Management Professional), or CxA (Commissioning Authority) certification.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans, life and disability insurance, access to mental health resources and employee assistance program
- Competitive pay, performance bonus, 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Generous paid time off and holidays, parental leave
CyrusOne is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
CyrusOne provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state or local laws. We will respond to requests for reasonable accommodations to assist you in applying for positions at CyrusOne, or to submit a resume.