Data Center Site Lead – Startup, Testing & Commissioning

ABB Inc.; Arizona; On-site; USD 100,500 - 160,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

ABB seeks a Site Manager to lead on-site activities for startup, testing, installation, and commissioning of power delivery systems in mission-critical data centers. Reporting to the Director of Data Center Services COE, you will be the primary client liaison and drive safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

You will coordinate with Project Management, subcontractors, and field teams across North America, travel 80–100%, and uphold ABB HSE standards while ensuring flawless field documentation

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electrical equipment field service, startup, testing, or commissioning, preferably with OEM-manufactured LV/MV/HV equipment.
• 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 80-100% throughout North America, often for extended durations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead onsite operations in fast-paced, schedule-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.
• Serve as the primary onsite representative for the client and all site stakeholders.
• Maintain strong, professional relationships and communicate daily progress, issues, and risks.
• Support customer meetings, walkdowns, and documentation reviews as required.
• Plan onsite activities, labor, equipment needs, commissioning sequences, and daily/weekly coordination routines.
• Collaborate closely 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 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 multitrade 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

Data center construction

Electrical protection systems

Power distribution equipment

Travel availability

Education

High school diploma

Electrical or mechanical training

Job description

ABB seeks a Site Manager to lead on-site activities for startup, testing, installation, and commissioning of power delivery systems in mission-critical data centers. Reporting to the Director of Data Center Services COE, you will be the primary client liaison and drive safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

You will coordinate with Project Management, subcontractors, and field teams across North America, travel 80–100%, and uphold ABB HSE standards while ensuring flawless field documentation