We are looking for a
Sr. Director Data Center Microgrid Commissioning to join our team in one of today's most exciting technologies.
This role will be based in
San Jose, CA. This is
a fully on-site, in office role 5 days a week when not traveling.Travel: Ability to travel roughly 75% to locations in the USA or International as needed.
Key Responsibilities:Commissioning & Site Management- Act as the executive escalation point for critical commissioning issues and customer concerns.
- Manage commissioning and field checks of new multi-megawatt installations including for data centers, microgrids and other critical customers
- Review on-site work and documentation to meet Quality guidelines
- Ensure exemplary safety and performance during site construction and commissioning
- Ability to read blueprints and schematics to be able to verify site layout matches designs and meets serviceability requirements
Process Improvement & Standardization - Champion continuous improvement initiatives to reduce commissioning timelines and cost
- Define and drive global standards for commissioning and site upgrades across all BE platforms (fuel cell, electrolyzer, marine etc.)
- Influence technology and process roadmaps by collaborating with Engineering & Manufacturing leadership
- Implement effective training resources and training programs to raise the field technician benchmark of troubleshooting, incident reporting and rounded level of technical experience.
Cross Functional Collaboration- Shape cross-functional strategies with Engineering, Operations, and Quality to ensure Service safety, Quality, Delivery & Cost.
- Coordinate with Operations to verify shipments match site BOM and meet critical delivery dates
- Build executive relationships with key customers and stakeholders to ensure alignment and trust
- Interface with Legal and Finance team during contract negotiations to provide timelines, guidance, documentation, and feedback
Project & Budget Management- Provide executive reporting on commissioning performance metrics to senior leadership
- Create and execute project operations budgets and schedules
- Track, manage and execute assigned aspects of Field Service's Site System Upgrade program
- Travel to customer sites to provide planning oversight and coordination as needed
Experience:- Proven track record of leading large-scale commissioning or construction programs for multi-megawatt installations (data centers, microgrids, or similar critical infrastructure).
- Experience building and managing high-performing teams, including contractors, superintendents, and internal staff.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement global standards and processes for commissioning and site upgrades
- Awareness of safety protocols on job sites, OSHA certified a plus
- Field experience with an emphasis on electrical up to 480VAC preferred
- Familiarity with electrical, plumbing, and building codes
- Experience leading a construction team a plus
- Experience managing many stacked, parallel, short-duration projects
Qualification- Minimum 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in construction, commissioning, or large-scale infrastructure projects; experience with data center microgrid commissioning strongly preferred.
- Bachelor's degree required (Engineering, Construction Management, Electrical, or related field); advanced degree a plus.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence at executive levels.
- Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills, with ability to anticipate challenges and pivot quickly.
- Demonstrated success in process improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, including executive-level customer engagement.
- PMP Certification or equivalent program management experience preferred.
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Salary Ranges:$246,000.00 - $354,000.00
