Generator Commissioning Lead — Remote, Equity Options

Giga Energy; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision

Equity options

401(k) with match

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

FSA/HSA

Commuter benefits

On-site collaboration

Job summary

Giga Energy is seeking a Generator Commissioning Lead to provide on-site oversight of the generator commissioning process from delivery through turnover. You will own the mechanical, electrical, and controls scope, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams and vendors to ensure turnover is on schedule.

This role requires 5+ years in data center or power generation environments, strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to travel to sites.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with electrical or mechanical systems, generators, or data center operations.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and engineering documentation.
• Experience writing procedures, technical documentation, and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Own generator commissioning across mechanical, electrical, and controls scope, from equipment delivery through turnover to operations.
• Serve as the generator subject matter expert and primary technical interface with vendors, including reviewing their work, holding them to Giga's standards, and resolving technical issues in the field.
• Coordinate across Project Managers, Engineering, generator vendors, and the various contractors on site to keep work sequenced and moving.
• Manage parts coordination and procurement to prevent commissioning delays.
• Own fuel ordering and coordination to support testing and startup activities.
• Manage generator testing across mechanical, electrical, and controls scope. Lead troubleshooting when equipment doesn't perform as expected.
• Serve as the go-to contact on site for installation and testing problems, working with cross-functional groups to determine and implement solutions.
• Manage, organize, and deliver commissioning documentation, including commissioning records, punch lists, and turnover packages.
• Implement and uphold a high standard for site safety, ensuring safety requirements are met throughout commissioning.
• Communicate proactively with multiple teams and leadership regarding generator system status and risk items.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Technical communication

Education

Associate's degree or technical certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

BMS

Job description

Giga Energy is seeking a Generator Commissioning Lead to provide on-site oversight of the generator commissioning process from delivery through turnover. You will own the mechanical, electrical, and controls scope, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams and vendors to ensure turnover is on schedule.

This role requires 5+ years in data center or power generation environments, strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to travel to sites.