Start-Up/Commissioning Lead (Data Centers)

About the role

Join our collaborative team providing Commissioning and Start-Up services to clients in the Advanced Manufacturing Industry. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work for a Global Engineering Firm and support clients that manufacture life-changing products. As a Start-Up/Commissioning Lead, you’ll be responsible for developing start-up and commissioning plans, commissioning documentation, and executing these documents for a variety of facilities, utility systems, and equipment.

This role involves working on world-class data center projects, a rapidly growing and innovative sector in the construction industry. You’ll gain valuable insights into the intricate systems that power our digital world and be at the forefront of technology infrastructure development.

Responsibilities

• Develop Project Start-Up and Commissioning Plan and execution strategies
• Lead the team in developing System Start-Up and Commissioning Plans for black utility and HVAC systems
• Generate and execute Start-Up and Commissioning documents according to Good Documentation Practices (GDPs)
• Start up equipment in a safe and effective manner
• Facilitate meetings for the start-up team
• Maintain action item lists and engineering change control logs
• Provide technical assistance and input
• Coordinate OEM Service technicians and construction management firms as needed
• Apply engineering knowledge of HVAC, black utilities, instrumentation, controls, and automation to support clients

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree
• 5-14 years of Start-Up and Commissioning experience in the data center and/or life sciences industry
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Good Documentation Practices (GDPs)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Flexibility and willingness to travel and work at various clients’ locations
• Ability to work well with diverse, multi-disciplined groups
• Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills

Benefits

We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations to deliver their best work.