Electrical CxA Data Center Non traveler

Data Center Frontier LLC; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Data Center Frontier LLC is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Agent for data centers in Austin, TX with limited travel. You will lead Level 1-3 commissioning, oversee third-party CxA firms, and coordinate with design and construction teams to ensure facility readiness.

You will develop test procedures, write comprehensive reports, and drive commissioning documentation while interfacing with clients and senior management.

Qualifications

• 4-10+ years experience with Electrical Power Systems.
• Experience commissioning data centers, colos, and hyperscale.
• Bachelor's/Associates degree in Electrical Engineering or related; military a plus.
• Data Center project experience on projects 5 MW or larger a plus.
• 3-5 years QA/QC, Commissioning, MEP coordination, or related.
• Previous data center/mission critical experience is a must.
• Cx Professional certifications a plus (BCxP, CxA, CCP).
• NETA/NICET certification a plus; Journeyman or Master’s license a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform site walk-throughs to ensure procedures and standards are followed.
• Manage and perform Level 1-3 commissioning per procedures.
• Oversee 3rd party CxA firms for commissioning above L3.
• Communicate status with senior management; prepare reports.
• Site acceptance and commissioning to meet standards.
• Develop SOPs and MOPs; maintain commissioning documentation.
• Prepare test procedures and commissioning logs; write reports.
• Review design criteria, drawings, submittals; conduct system tests.
• Coordinate with design/construction teams; interface with clients.

Skills

Excellent communication

Project management

Organizational skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (B.S. or A.S.)

PE or EIT certification a plus

Tools

BIM 360

CxAlloy

ACMS

Job description

Electrical Commissioning Agent - Data Centers - Austin, TX (limited travel) Non-Traveling CxA positions available in: Indianapolis IN, Cedar Rapids IA, Phoenix AZ, and Columbus OH. Traveling CxA based really near any major airport, otherwise traveling to: New York NY, White Plains NY, Dallas TX, Richmond VA, Montvale NJ, Charlotte NC, Salt Lake City UT, Kansas City MO, Chesterton IN , or Chicago IL *** ALSO looking for a LEAD EE and ME CxA Agents and CxA PMs *** This opportunity is with a leading EPC Company of data center design / build / commissioning solutions. This company provides a complete life cycle of solutions that are custom-fit to the requirements of their client's mission-critical facilities. This opportunity provides a career-growth minded role with exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits. They build mission-critical facilities for data center facilities nationwide for Enterprise, Colocation and Hyperscale Companies.

Responsibilities:

• Perform periodic site walk-throughs in order to ensure Company’s procedures and standards are followed. This includes assisting any other support staff and contracted vendors
• Manage and perform level 1-3 commissioning procedures for the data center project ensuring that all level 1 -3 commissioning is performed according to established practices and procedures
• Oversee 3rd Party CxA firms for commissioning work above L3
• Communicate the status of the operation process with senior management
• Site acceptance and commissioning of the facility to ensure the site meets the superior and dynamic standards of Company Standards
• Manage the establishment of performance benchmarks, conduct analyses and prepare reports on all aspects of the critical facility operations and maintenance
• Participate in daily commissioning activity meetings which services include:Equipment pre-start-up and start-up procedures; Development of standard operating procedures (SOP's) and Methods of Procedures (MOPs); Comprehensive Commissioning documentation
• Prepare commissioning test procedures and reports; Develop and maintain commissioning logs, equipment checklist, and other tools to track commissioning projects; Write comprehensive reports which include the following sections: recommendations for optimizing building operations, functional checklists, list of deficiencies, equipment operation and maintenance manuals
• Review design criteria, specifications, drawings, equipment submittals, and other documentation pertinent to commissioning
• Integrated system testing; Load Bank Testing; Compilation of all testing procedure results
• Develop and administer functional tests for various systems, such as: electrical distribution systems, UPS, standby generators, etc.
• System Assembly; Commission plan preparation ; Follow company QC process and procedures
• Help lead and manage any external resources; Schedule and direct periodic commissioning meetings; Attend construction and coordination meetings if required for the project ;Work with business leaders to coordinate projects, manage capacity and optimize plant safety, performance, reliability and efficiency
• Interface with clients, contractors, equipment vendors and owners agents as needed; Execute project assignments; Interface with project contractors, vendors, and testing technicians; Interact with all facets of the company: engineering, design, etc.
• Verify results of test reports; Assist with field troubleshooting of commissioned equipment as needed; Field experience in the operation and application of Power Quality Analyzers, Power Disturbance Analyzers, Data loggers, and related system testing equipment
• Conduct critical facilities Operations and Maintenance (O&M) program analysis and reporting
• Coordinate with Design/Construction Team
• Assess, recommend and implement industry best practices into new and existing Critical Environment Programs
• Develop process documentation and training materials

Qualifications:

• 4-10+ years experience with Electrical Power Systems
• Bachelor's / Associates Degree as an Electrical Engineer or relevant experience including Military a plus
• P.E or EIT a plus
• Experience commissioning enterprise data centers, colos, and hyperscale companies
• Data Center Project experience on projects 5 MW or larger a plus
• 3-5 years of Quality Assurance / Quality Controls, Commissioning, MEP Coordination, or other relevant experience
• A/E experience working in complex facilities or mission critical projects a big plus
• Previous Data Center / Mission Critical experience a must
• Certifications as a Cx Professional (BCxP, CxA, CCP, etc.)a plus
• NETA / NICET certification a plus
• Journeyman or Master’s License in MEP a plus
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (this role requires heavy amount of writing, documentation, and client interaction)
• Electrical equipment testing experience in a Critical Facilities / facility environment
• Previous experience conducting Level 1-5 Commissioning
• Possess basic knowledge of systems design for various projects
• Previous experience working with a GC or 3rd Party CxA Company a huge plus
• Solid Understanding of Critical Mechanical / HVAC equipment in a data center environment
• Previous experience in the Military / Military Veterans a huge plus! Experience with Electrical / Mechanical: Navy nukes - EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees, Army - Power Generation, Air Force – Power Production, Generator Techs, Maritime, Coast Guard, Army National Guard, etc.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, Outlook, Teams etc.)
• Experience with BIM 360 / ACC, CxAlloy, end user ACMS as necessary
• Strong verbal and written communications skills; Good presentation skills
• Superior analytical, planning and problem resolution skills
• Highly organized with proved project management abilities; self motivated
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented
• Strong customer service skills
• Open to travel M-F / home on weekends / limited travel if located near a project
• Relo available

Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan

EOE/AA Employer M/F/D/V