Data Center Site Lead: Commissioning & Startups

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

ABB seeks an experienced Site Manager to lead onsite startup, testing, and commissioning of medium and low-voltage power delivery systems within mission-critical data centers in the United States. You will coordinate with project teams, ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence, and serve as the primary onsite client liaison.

Role requires 10+ years in electrical field service with data center experience, strong leadership, and travel up to NA.

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.
• Serve as the primary onsite representative for the client and all site stakeholders; communicate daily progress, issues, and risks.
• Plan onsite activities, labor, equipment needs, commissioning sequences, and daily/weekly coordination routines.
• Maintain site safety plans, train ABB and subcontractor personnel, and take immediate corrective action if unsafe conditions arise.
• Ensure accurate field documentation, including test reports, startup checklists, and punchlist updates.

Skills

Electrical field service

Startup testing commissioning

Leadership onsite

IEC 61850 environments

Education

High school diploma

Electrical or mechanical training

Tools

IEC 61850 environments

Job description

ABB seeks an experienced Site Manager to lead onsite startup, testing, and commissioning of medium and low-voltage power delivery systems within mission-critical data centers in the United States. You will coordinate with project teams, ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence, and serve as the primary onsite client liaison.

Role requires 10+ years in electrical field service with data center experience, strong leadership, and travel up to NA.