Data Center Start-Up & Commissioning Lead

Jacobs; Gulfport (MS); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Start-Up/Commissioning Lead to provide commissioning and start-up services to clients in the Advanced Manufacturing and data centre sectors. The role covers development and execution of start-up plans, GDP-aligned documents, and oversight of black utility systems and HVAC across facilities.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, coordinate with OEMs and construction management, and apply GMP/GDP knowledge while traveling to diverse client locations.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree.
• 5-14 years of Start-Up and Commissioning experience in the data centre and/or life sciences industry.
• Understanding of GMPs.
• Understanding of GDPs.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office - Word, Excel.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel and work at various clients' locations.
• Ability to work well with diverse, multi-disciplined groups.
• Ability to effectively communicate with management and fellow project team members.
• Ability to negotiate/compromise with other project team members to achieve project goals.
• Ability to listen and respect fellow project team member's ideas and opinions and work through conflicts or disagreements.

Responsibilities

• Develop Start-Up and Commissioning Plan and execution strategies.
• Lead the team in Developing System Start-Up and Commissioning Plans for black utility and HVAC systems.
• Lead the team in Generating and executing Start-Up and Commissioning documents according to GDPs.
• Startup equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Facilitate meetings for the start-up Team.
• Maintain action item lists.
• Maintain engineering change control logs.
• Provide technical assistance and input.
• Coordination of OEM Service technicians as needed.
• Coordination with construction management firm as needed.
• Apply engineering knowledge of, and experience with, HVAC, black utilities, instrumentation, controls, and automation to support clients.

Skills

Start-Up & Commissioning experience

GMPs understanding

GDPs understanding

Microsoft Office proficient

Travel willingness

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Project coordination

Education

BS in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office - Word, Excel

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Start-Up/Commissioning Lead to provide commissioning and start-up services to clients in the Advanced Manufacturing and data centre sectors. The role covers development and execution of start-up plans, GDP-aligned documents, and oversight of black utility systems and HVAC across facilities.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, coordinate with OEMs and construction management, and apply GMP/GDP knowledge while traveling to diverse client locations.