OFCI Integration Lead
Mississauga - Canada
Job Summary
Own and maintain the OFCI equipment register with full lifecycle visibility: specs submittal status FAT/SAT dates delivery installation and commissioning readiness.
Coordinate OFCI activities with design procurement fab shop field teams and commissioning leads to eliminate scope gaps and misaligned expectations.
Review OFCI submittals and vendor documentation from a commissioning and integration perspective (testability telemetry alarms controls interfaces sequences of operation).
Define and align FAT (L1) and SAT/L2 requirements with commissioning plans; ensure critical behaviors and control points are tested at factory and reverified on site.
Embed OFCI milestones and readiness gates in the commissioning plan and schedule including prerequisites for L3 L4 and L5 participation as appropriate.
Coordinate vendor presence and responsibilities for startups L3/L4 tests and IST ensuring contractual and practical support for firstofkind scenarios.
Track and drive resolution of OFCIrelated issues and defects (misshipments spec deviations control incompatibilities performance shortfalls) in collaboration with vendors design and site teams.
Provide clear & concise readiness reports into the overall commissioning status view.
Strong understanding of missioncritical power and mechanical systems (UPS switchgear generators PDUs/RPPs chillers CDUs busway skids) and how they behave in data centre environments.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate across design procurement vendors and field teams in a highpressure construction environment.
Experience integrating vendor testing (FAT/SAT) with commissioning programs not just receiving equipment.
Comfort making go/nogo decisions for tests based on technical readiness not just schedule pressure and backing them with facts.
Clear direct communication style with the ability to explain complex technical issues to nontechnical stakeholders.
5 years in data centre industrial or missioncritical projects in roles such as OFCI manager commissioning engineer MEP coordinator or vendor technical support.
Experience with formal commissioning frameworks (L1L5) and familiarity with largeoperator commissioning specs.
Ability to read and interpret singleline diagrams P&IDs and controls/I/O lists.
Bachelors degree in engineering (electrical mechanical) or equivalent technical background.
Experience with project and Cx tools (Procore CxAlloy Facility Grid or similar).
The greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people where human potential meets vision and passion fuels evolution. Unlocking this potential is the most important thing we do at Bird.
As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy. Beyond Bird this impact is felt in the fundamental aspects of our everyday lives. From the critical infrastructure we depend on to the energy and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our communities and shaping Canadas skylines coast-to-coast-to-coast. Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible. Our impact is greater than ever and we are looking for those who seek to redefine their story.
A healthy and safe work environment is non-negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement learning and leadership.
We speak and act with integrity clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.
Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.
We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.
Rooted in a solid foundation we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.
At Bird we value Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) and believe it is essential to our success. We will continue to listen learn and take action in our commitment to building progress in our organization and the industry as a whole. Cultivating an environment where all employees feel included seen and have a sense of belonging is core to Birds culture. We commit to proactively employing a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work fostering an environment of continuous learning and never compromising on our values.
About Company
Bird Construction has been providing construction services to a long list of new and repeat clients since 1920.