Generator Start-Up Specialist - Remote
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 standardsConduct pre-commissioning activities and validate the proper setup of generators, including electrical and mechanical componentsWork with internal teams and clients to ensure equipment is installed, started, and functioning according to specificationsProvide technical expertise during system commissioning, including troubleshooting, testing, and performance verification of backup power systemsMonitor and adjust project schedules, and costs to ensure successful on-time and on-budget project completionCoordinate with clients, internal teams, and external vendors to ensure smooth integration of systems and address any technical or commercial issuesIdentify opportunities for upselling additional services or upgrades during commissioning and convert them into new ordersPerform 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 equipmentExperience with UPS flywheel technology, generators (e.g., Kohler, CAT, Cummins, Generac), and rotating equipment commissioning is a huge plusFamiliarity with OEM equipment such as Piller, Hitec, Active Power, MTU, Rolls Royce is highly desiredDegree 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 environmentAbility to travel up to 50% of the time, with proximity to an airport - startups generally take 2.5 weeks per generatorStrong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to provide client-facing support during system start-upExperience 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: g5uzq3bzamcj8etkaz3nugrjsr@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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