Digital Edge DC Hiring! Full Time Associate Director, Commissioning in - Ricebowl

Who we are:

Digital Edge DC (Digital Edge) is an emerging data center platform company, established to transform digital infrastructure in Asia. We seek to build the foundation for the world’s digital future, helping organizations to grow sustainably and empowering the populations they serve.

Through building and operating state-of-the-art, energy-efficient data centers rich with connectivity options, we aim to bring new colocation and interconnect options to the Asian market, making infrastructure deployment in the region easy, efficient, and economical. Backed by Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, Digital Edge has in excess of US$1 billion in committed capital.

Founded in 2019 the company has grown rapidly across multiple markets in the region, and this role is an exciting opportunity to join the team as we further expand our footprint across Asia.

Our values:

• Responsibility: We take ownership of our actions and outcomes.
• Innovation: We embrace change and create bold solutions.
• Strive: We show grit, resilience and relentless drive.
• Excellence: We pursue the highest standards in all we do.
• Respect: We act with integrity and treat others with dignity.

What we need:

Reporting to the Senior Director of Commissioning, this role will support the project team during pre-construction and construction to ensure all commissioning standards are applied and provide solutions or workarounds when required and assist the procurement of all long lead equipment (LLE). Oversea travels are required as this role include on-site attendances.

This role will also support the Operations team in customer fit-out works, planned maintenance and equipment replacement works.

This role will also assist the Commissioning Senior Director in updating and governance of commissioning specifications / requirements for the APAC region as well as providing factory verifications / witnessing. This role shall also include project Commissioning Agent selection and management.

Working with the Construction Development team from inception, due diligence, and Basis of Design (BOD) creation to successful close-out and support the customer technical team on all commissioning enquiries to ensure customer commissioning requirements are met.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure all equipment installed during construction is tested in accordance with the commissioning specifications and meets MEP design specifications
• Lead the commissioning team on-site, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards
• Interface with construction, engineering, procurement, and client teams to ensure a smooth transition from construction to commissioning and into operations
• Assist in the development of Commissioning standards and requirements for DE, capturing the testing requirement/procedure for the Data center build.
• Ensure transparency and communication of project delivery timeliness and that quality meets the Company’s design and commissioning standards
• Ensures best practices, continuous improvement, maximization of opportunities and risk management processes are put in place to safeguard the commercial interests of the company
• Assist in developing construction change management and scope management
• Provide commissioning schedule oversight during construction phases
• Work with Commissioning Agents at APAC portfolio level for compliance and consistency
• Commissioning Agent selections/awards for construction projects
• Develop and manage internal commissioning tracking tools
• Consistent reporting to senior leadership and project stakeholders

The successful candidate:

• Qualifications in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• 12 years+ of relevant professional and project delivery experiences in APAC
• Subject matter expert knowledge of data center cost and commercials, construction capital projects strategy and supply chain
• Strong knowledge in Liquid Cooling solutions
• Willingness to Travel as Needed
• Strong MS Excel, Words, Project and PowerPoint skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities and decision-making skills
• Flexible, agile, and forward thinker who thrives on continuous change of direction
• Independent decision-maker who takes communicates their own ownership and accountability
• Knowledge of financial aspects of contracting business and program build reporting
• Passionate in helping to grow as a young company