Senior Director - Commissioning

Bloom Energy; San Jose (CA); Presencial; USD 246.000 - 354.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Bloom Energy is seeking a Sr. Director for Data Center Microgrid Commissioning in San Jose, CA. This fully onsite role involves substantial travel while overseeing commissioning projects for significant data centers and microgrids.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of leadership experience in large infrastructure projects, exceptional management skills, and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering. A competitive salary range of $246,000.00 – $354,000.00 is offered.

Formación

• 10+ years of leadership in commissioning or construction.
• Experience leading teams in large-scale projects.
• Demonstrated ability in developing global standards.

Responsabilidades

• Act as the executive escalation point for commissioning issues.
• Lead commissioning checks of new installations.
• Define and drive global standards across platforms.

Conocimientos

Leadership in construction

Team management

Process improvement

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Descripción del empleo

Role Overview

Sr. Director, Data Center Microgrid Commissioning – San Jose, CA. Fully on‑site, 5 days a week with ~75% travel to US and international sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the executive escalation point for critical commissioning issues and customer concerns.
• Lead commissioning and field checks of new multi‑megawatt installations (data centers, microgrids, and other critical customers).
• Review on‑site work and documentation to ensure compliance with quality guidelines.
• Maintain exemplary safety and performance during site construction and commissioning.
• Read blueprints and schematics to verify that site layout matches designs and meets serviceability requirements.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to reduce commissioning timelines and costs.
• Define and drive global standards for commissioning and site upgrades across all BE platforms (fuel cell, electrolyzer, marine, etc.).
• Influence technology and process roadmaps by collaborating with Engineering and Manufacturing leadership.
• Implement training resources and programs to elevate the field technician benchmark for troubleshooting, incident reporting, and technical expertise.
• Shape cross‑functional strategies with Engineering, Operations, and Quality to ensure service safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Coordinate with Operations to verify shipments match site BOM and meet critical delivery dates.
• Build executive relationships with key customers and stakeholders to ensure alignment and trust.
• Interface with Legal and Finance during contract negotiations to provide timelines, guidance, documentation, and feedback.
• Provide executive reporting on commissioning performance metrics to senior leadership.
• Create and execute project operations budgets and schedules.
• Track, manage, and execute assigned aspects of Field Service’s Site System Upgrade program.
• Travel to customer sites to provide planning oversight and coordination as needed.

Experience & Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership in construction, commissioning, or large‑scale infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record of leading large‑scale commissioning or construction programs for multi‑megawatt installations (data centers, microgrids, or similar critical infrastructure).
• Experience building and managing high‑performing teams, including contractors, superintendents, and internal staff.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement global standards and processes for commissioning and site upgrades.
• Awareness of safety protocols on job sites; OSHA certification is a plus.
• Field experience with emphasis on electrical up to 480VAC preferred.
• Familiarity with electrical, plumbing, and building codes.
• Experience leading a construction team and managing many stacked, parallel, short‑duration projects.
• Bachelor’s degree required (Engineering, Construction Management, Electrical, or related field); advanced degree a plus.
• Strong strategic thinking and decision‑making skills, with ability to anticipate challenges and pivot quickly.
• Demonstrated success in process improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, including executive‑level customer engagement.
• PMP certification or equivalent program management experience preferred.

Salary Range

$246,000.00 – $354,000.00.