Remote Data Center Site Lead: Commissioning & Execution

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

ABB is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead on-site startup, testing, and commissioning of medium and low-voltage power delivery systems in data centers. You will coordinate with the Project Manager, ensure safety, quality, and schedule targets, and act as the primary on-site ABB representative for clients.

The role requires 10+ years in electrical field service with data center experience and the ability to travel up to 75% across North America.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electrical equipment field service, startup, testing, or commissioning.
• Experience supporting data center construction or mission-critical electrical infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of commissioning processes, electrical protection systems, and power distribution equipment.
• Ability to travel 75% throughout North America, often for extended durations.
• High school diploma; advanced electrical or mechanical training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite activities related to equipment startup, testing, installation, and commissioning per scope, quality, schedule, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate daily activities with the Project Manager to validate resource readiness, material availability, and milestone alignment.
• Serve as the primary onsite representative for the client and site stakeholders.
• Plan onsite activities, labor, equipment needs, and commissioning sequences; coordinate with contractors and safety managers.
• Implement and uphold HSE standards on site; maintain site safety plan and corrective actions.

Skills

Electrical equipment field service

Startup testing commissioning

Onsite leadership

Project coordination

Safety leadership

Travel 75% North America

Data center experience

IEC 61850 familiarity

Education

High school diploma

Advanced electrical or mechanical training

Tools

IEC 61850 environments

Job description

ABB is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead on-site startup, testing, and commissioning of medium and low-voltage power delivery systems in data centers. You will coordinate with the Project Manager, ensure safety, quality, and schedule targets, and act as the primary on-site ABB representative for clients.

The role requires 10+ years in electrical field service with data center experience and the ability to travel up to 75% across North America.