Critical Power Systems Specialist, Operations Engineering

Responsibilities:

• Commissioning oversight: Validate power distribution UPS switchgear grounding and protection schemes; track and close defects and punch-list items discovered pre-commissioning and during commissioning.
• Develop and conduct commissioning for infrastructure projects that are executed at operational datacenters.
• Conduct operational procedure validation during post turnover pre customer load deployment phase.
• Support the development of a robust process to standardize mechanical turnover documentation ensure storage in the designated repository and verify operator training and readiness.
• Site inspections / audits: Conduct site physicals and infrastructure assessments focused on electrical system integrity; maintain a risk register and drive mitigation plans through to completion.
• Design-to-operations bridge: Document design changes throughout build communicate impacts to the gaining operations team and make sure readiness gaps are closed prior to turnover.
• Cross-functional coordination: Work with Design & Construction Commissioning Site Operations and Reliability Engineering to align standards and continuously improve readiness playbooks.
• Provides continual evaluation of processes and procedures responsible for suggesting methods to improve operation and efficiency of DC design and equipment.

Qualifications:

• 7 years in mission-critical facilities (data centers hospitals pharma etc.).
• Deep knowledge of MV/LV distribution UPS topologies switchgear protective relays EPMS/SCADA and grounding/bonding.
• Working fluency with NFPA 70/70E/110 IEEE NETA ATS/MTS; strong LOTO and energized-work safety practices.
• Hands-on experience reviewing submittals witnessing FAT/SAT/IST drawing redlines and closing punch lists.
• Excellent documentation discipline and stakeholder communication; ability to drive multi-site programs.
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience and knowledge of testing and commissioning methodologies
• Experience with CMMS DCIM/EPMS/BMS integrations and incident/RCA processes.

Education / Certifications:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Facilities Management or a related field (preferred) or equivalent experience.

Work Environment:

• This role requires travel of up to 50%
• Willingness to be on-call for emergencies or after-hours troubleshooting.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding high-stress environment during critical situations.