Director, Commissioning

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Be a part of the AI revolution with sustainable technology at Crusoe. Here, you'll drive meaningful innovation, make a tangible impact, and join a team that’s setting the pace for responsible, transformative cloud infrastructure.

About This Role

As the Director of Commissioning, you will lead Crusoe’s end-to-end commissioning program for our rapidly expanding portfolio of data centers, both domestic and abroad. This position will ensure every facility meets Crusoe’s world-class standards for reliability, efficiency, and safety before going into operation. You’ll oversee commissioning strategy, planning, execution, and validation for mechanical, electrical, controls, and life-safety systems—building the processes and teams that will scale Crusoe’s infrastructure globally.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Develop and lead Crusoe’s commissioning strategy and program across all data center builds, expansions, and retrofits.
• Manage and mentor a growing team of Commissioning Managers and Engineers responsible for execution across multiple projects and geographies.
• Establish commissioning standards, templates, and workflows that ensure consistency, quality, and scalability across projects.
• Oversee third-party commissioning agents and coordinate with design, construction, and operations teams to ensure full alignment from pre-functional testing through integrated systems testing and turnover.
• Review and approve commissioning documentation, including test procedures, scripts, MOPs, and acceptance criteria.
• Drive integrated system testing and reliability demonstrations for critical MEP, BMS/EPMS, and life-safety systems.
• Analyze performance data and lessons learned to continuously improve commissioning processes and reduce time-to-market.
• Partner with design and operations to inform design for maintainability, operability, and energy efficiency.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and quality control at every stage of the commissioning lifecycle.
  
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• 10 years of experience in commissioning data centers, mission-critical facilities, or large-scale infrastructure.
• 5 years of leadership experience managing commissioning teams or programs.
• Deep understanding of MEP systems, controls integration (BMS/EPMS), and commissioning best practices.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects across different stages of design and construction.
• Strong vendor management skills and experience coordinating with general contractors, OEMs, and commissioning firms.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline (PE license or CxA certification a plus).
  
  
  

Benefits:

• Industry competitive pay
• Restricted Stock Units in a fast growing, well-funded technology company
• Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents
• Employer contributions to HSA accounts
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Teladoc
• 401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Subscription to the Calm app
• MetLife Legal
• Company paid commuter benefit; $300 per month
  
  
  

Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.