Data Center Commissioning Lead - Onsite, Remote in US

ABB Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 101,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

ABB in the United States is seeking a Site Operations Manager to lead onsite startup, testing, and commissioning of medium and low‑voltage power delivery systems in mission‑critical data centers. You will lead ABB field teams, ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence, and serve as the primary onsite client liaison.

This role requires 75% travel across North America and offers opportunities to advance into project leadership, with strong emphasis on hands‑on leadership and compliant HSE

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electrical equipment field service, startup, testing, or commissioning.
• Experience supporting data center construction or mission-critical electrical infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of commissioning processes, electrical protection systems, and power distribution equipment.
• High school diploma required; advanced electrical or mechanical training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all onsite activities related to equipment startup, testing, installation, and commissioning in accordance with project scope, quality standards, schedule targets, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate daily activities with the Project Manager to validate resource readiness, material availability, and milestone alignment.
• Serve as the primary onsite representative for the client and all site stakeholders.
• Maintain professional relationships and communicate daily progress, issues, and risks.
• Plan onsite activities, labor, equipment needs, commissioning sequences, and daily/weekly coordination routines.
• Collaborate with general contractor, electrical contractor, safety managers, and commissioning teams to ensure seamless integration of ABB work.
• Manage site logistics, including receiving, handling, staging, and storage of ABB delivered equipment.
• Implement and uphold ABB's Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards on site.
• Maintain a site-specific safety plan and ensure all ABB and subcontractor personnel are trained and compliant.
• Take immediate corrective action—including stopping work—if unsafe conditions arise.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of all field documentation, including test reports, startup checklists, redlines, field service reports, and punchlist updates.
• Maintain up-to-date drawings and documentation throughout the project.
• Support quality audits, inspections, and customer acceptance processes.
• Oversee ABB-hired subcontractors, ensuring compliance with scope, safety, quality, and schedule expectations.
• Resolve field issues, clarify scope questions, and coordinate multi-trade work interfaces.
• Monitor site costs and provide updates to the Project Manager regarding projected final cost.
• Track schedule progress, identify challenges early, and drive corrective actions when needed.
• Manage onsite purchasing within established guidelines.
• Ensure the site team is properly staffed, skilled, and supported.
• Provide direction, coaching, and daily leadership to ABB field engineers, technicians, and support staff.
• Coordinate local accommodations, site facilities, tooling, and workspaces for ABB personnel.

Skills

Electrical field service

Startup

Testing

Commissioning

Leadership

North America travel

Education

High school diploma

Electrical or mechanical training

Job description

ABB in the United States is seeking a Site Operations Manager to lead onsite startup, testing, and commissioning of medium and low‑voltage power delivery systems in mission‑critical data centers. You will lead ABB field teams, ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence, and serve as the primary onsite client liaison.

This role requires 75% travel across North America and offers opportunities to advance into project leadership, with strong emphasis on hands‑on leadership and compliant HSE