Remote Data Center Commissioning Lead

ABB Inc.; Arkansas; On-site; USD 101,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k savings plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

ABB Inc. is seeking a Site Manager to lead and coordinate startup, testing, and commissioning of medium and low-voltage power systems at data centers across North America. This role requires hands-on leadership, strong safety focus, and frequent travel to ensure on-time delivery.

You will serve as the primary onsite client contact, working with Project Managers and subcontractors to align resources, schedules, and quality with ABB's standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electrical equipment field service, startup, testing, or commissioning (OEM LV/MV/HV preferred).
• Experience supporting data center construction or mission-critical electrical infrastructure projects.
• Travel up to 75% across North America with strong onsite leadership in fast-paced, schedule-driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite startup, testing, installation, and commissioning to meet scope, quality, schedule, and safety targets.
• Coordinate with Project Manager to validate resource readiness, material availability, and milestones.
• Serve as the primary onsite client representative and maintain professional relationships with stakeholders.
• Plan onsite activities, labor, equipment, commissioning sequences, and daily/weekly coordination.
• Ensure ABB HSE standards are followed; stop work for unsafe conditions and manage site safety plan.

Skills

Electrical startup/commissioning

Project leadership

Onsite coordination

IEC 61850 familiarity

Travel 75% NA

Safety leadership

Data center experience

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma

Advanced electrical/mechanical training

Job description

ABB Inc. is seeking a Site Manager to lead and coordinate startup, testing, and commissioning of medium and low-voltage power systems at data centers across North America. This role requires hands-on leadership, strong safety focus, and frequent travel to ensure on-time delivery.

You will serve as the primary onsite client contact, working with Project Managers and subcontractors to align resources, schedules, and quality with ABB's standards.