Data Centre Start-Up & Commissioning Lead

Jacobs; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Start-Up/Commissioning Lead to oversee start-up, energisation, commissioning and inspection of facilities, black utilities and HVAC for world-class data centre projects. You will develop plans, guide GDP-compliant documents, and coordinate with OEMs and construction teams.

The role offers growth in a cutting-edge field within a global engineering firm, with opportunities to travel to client sites and collaborate across disciplines.

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 Project 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 Good Documentation Practices (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

Microsoft Office

Strong communication

Travel flexibility

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

BS in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Start-Up/Commissioning Lead to oversee start-up, energisation, commissioning and inspection of facilities, black utilities and HVAC for world-class data centre projects. You will develop plans, guide GDP-compliant documents, and coordinate with OEMs and construction teams.

The role offers growth in a cutting-edge field within a global engineering firm, with opportunities to travel to client sites and collaborate across disciplines.