Data Center Onsite Startup & Commissioning Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

AD&D

Short/Long Term Disability

Parental Leave

12 paid holidays

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Site Manager to lead onsite startup, testing, and commissioning of medium and low-voltage power delivery systems for mission-critical data centers in the United States.

You will be the primary onsite client contact, coordinating with project teams, subcontractors, and ABB personnel while maintaining safety and quality standards. This remote-US role requires strong leadership and travel across North America.

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.
• Ability to travel 75% throughout North America, often for extended durations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead onsite operations in fast-paced, scheduled-driven environments.
• Familiarity with engineered solutions including modern digital protection systems and IEC 61850 environments 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.
• Ensure work is executed in compliance with ABB procedures, customer standards, and the project's commissioning strategy.
• Coordinate daily activities with the Project Manager to validate resource readiness, material availability, and milestone alignment.

Skills

Electrical field service

Onsite leadership

Project coordination

Data center construction

IEC 61850 familiarity

Education

High school diploma

Job description

ABB is seeking a Site Manager to lead onsite startup, testing, and commissioning of medium and low-voltage power delivery systems for mission-critical data centers in the United States.

You will be the primary onsite client contact, coordinating with project teams, subcontractors, and ABB personnel while maintaining safety and quality standards. This remote-US role requires strong leadership and travel across North America.