Generator Start Up Specialist - Pkaza

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: poh41t164j3spidisa4aen5zpe@crelate.net 

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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