Generator Start Up Specialist

Gilder Search Group; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a global leader in backup power solutions as a Generator Start-Up Specialist in Dallas. This role offers a chance to work on innovative projects involving critical power systems, including DRUPS and UPS technologies. You will lead the commissioning, testing, and start-up of backup power systems, ensuring they meet performance standards. The position requires strong technical skills, experience in generator installations, and the ability to travel up to 50%. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to mission-critical operations while enjoying competitive salaries and benefits in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Competitive Salaries

Referral Bonuses

Qualifications

• 5+ years in commissioning, start-up, and troubleshooting backup power systems.
• Experience with UPS flywheel technology and rotating equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning and testing of critical power systems.
• Provide technical expertise during system commissioning.

Skills

Generator Installations

System Commissioning

Troubleshooting

UPS Flywheel Technology

Electrical Systems

Mechanical Systems

Client Communication

ERP Systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Technical Field Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP Systems

Job description

Tagged: Company Type: OEM Company, Discipline: CXA / Commissioning, Discipline: Navy Nuke, Discipline: Field Service

Generator Start-Up Specialist - Dallas, TX
This opportunity is working directly with a global leader in providing critical backup power solutions for mission-critical data centers: Enterprise Data Centers, Colocation Providers and Hyperscale Companies; industrial facilities, and chip manufacturers. Our client specializes in manufacturing and delivering turnkey power solutions to ensure uninterruptible, continuous, and conditioned power supply to critical infrastructures, with a focus on reliability, energy efficiency, and sustainable design. This company is committed to supporting the world’s most important mission-critical operations. This career-growth minded opportunity offers exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.

We are seeking a Generator Start-Up Specialist to oversee the commissioning, testing, and start-up of critical backup power systems, specifically focused on DRUPS / UPS flywheel technology and rotating equipment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in generator installations, system commissioning, and troubleshooting. This role requires up to 50% travel, and candidates are encouraged to apply remotely if located near an airport on the East Coast.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commissioning, testing, and start-up of critical power systems, ensuring systems meet performance standards.
• Conduct pre-commissioning activities and validate the proper setup of generators, including electrical and mechanical components.
• Work with internal teams and clients to ensure equipment is installed, started, and functioning according to specifications.
• Provide technical expertise during system commissioning, including troubleshooting, testing, and performance verification of backup power systems.
• Monitor and adjust project schedules and costs to ensure successful on-time and on-budget project completion.
• Coordinate with clients, internal teams, and external vendors to ensure smooth integration of systems and address any technical or commercial issues.
• Identify opportunities for upselling additional services or upgrades during commissioning and convert them into new orders.
• Perform training and support to customers on the operation and maintenance of newly commissioned systems.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the commissioning, start-up, troubleshooting, and testing of backup power systems, such as generators, UPS systems, or rotating equipment.
• Experience with UPS flywheel technology, generators (e.g., Kohler, CAT, Cummins, Generac), and rotating equipment commissioning is a huge plus.
• Familiarity with OEM equipment such as Piller, Hitec, Active Power, MTU, Rolls Royce is highly desired.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field (a huge plus).
• Proven experience working with electrical and mechanical systems, particularly in a critical facility or mission-critical environment.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, with proximity to an airport - startups generally take 2.5 weeks per generator.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to provide client-facing support during system start-up.
• Experience using ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Teams).
• 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.

Submittal Instructions:
Please apply directly by clicking the link below, alternatively you can forward your resume directly to: [e-mail]

After applying, if you have further questions, you may call 973-895-5200 and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and take a look at other Critical Facility openings we are working on at, https://www.pkaza.com/jobs/

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