Senior Generator Systems Lead - Data Center Reliability

NextGenEnergyJobs; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyrus One is seeking a Senior Critical Generator Specialist to oversee installation, commissioning and configuration of generator systems in its data centers, ensuring reliability and safety compliance.

You will integrate generators with UPS and ATS, manage preventive maintenance, remote diagnostics, and support uptime during outages while coordinating with site teams and contractors.

Qualifications

• 7+ years hands-on generator maintenance in critical environments (data centers, hospitals, industrial).
• Deep knowledge of data center power infrastructure: generators, UPS, ATS, switchgear, electrical systems.
• Experience with diesel, gas-powered, and hybrid generators; familiarity with Caterpillar, Cummins, Kohler, MTU preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation, commissioning and configuration of generator systems.
• Assist integration of backup gens with UPS and ATS.
• Lead regular inspections and preventive maintenance for readiness.
• Test and monitor generator performance including load tests and fuel system checks.
• Develop monitoring plans for faults and wear; lead corrective actions.
• Remotely diagnose and troubleshoot generator issues; communicate remediation steps.
• Respond to outages; ensure smooth transfer between power sources.
• Utilize remote monitoring to track performance, fuel levels, alerts.
• Provide detailed reports on system status and maintenance actions.

Skills

Generator maintenance

Troubleshooting

Remote monitoring

Data center power

On-call / 24/7 support

Travel up to 25%

Tools

Power monitoring software

ATS integration

Job description

Cyrus One is seeking a Senior Critical Generator Specialist to oversee installation, commissioning and configuration of generator systems in its data centers, ensuring reliability and safety compliance.

You will integrate generators with UPS and ATS, manage preventive maintenance, remote diagnostics, and support uptime during outages while coordinating with site teams and contractors.