Senior Director - Commissioning

Role Overview

Sr. Director, Data Center Microgrid Commissioning – San Jose, CA. Fully on‑site, 5 days a week with ~75% travel to US and international sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the executive escalation point for critical commissioning issues and customer concerns.
• Lead commissioning and field checks of new multi‑megawatt installations (data centers, microgrids, and other critical customers).
• Review on‑site work and documentation to ensure compliance with quality guidelines.
• Maintain exemplary safety and performance during site construction and commissioning.
• Read blueprints and schematics to verify that site layout matches designs and meets serviceability requirements.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to reduce commissioning timelines and costs.
• Define and drive global standards for commissioning and site upgrades across all BE platforms (fuel cell, electrolyzer, marine, etc.).
• Influence technology and process roadmaps by collaborating with Engineering and Manufacturing leadership.
• Implement training resources and programs to elevate the field technician benchmark for troubleshooting, incident reporting, and technical expertise.
• Shape cross‑functional strategies with Engineering, Operations, and Quality to ensure service safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Coordinate with Operations to verify shipments match site BOM and meet critical delivery dates.
• Build executive relationships with key customers and stakeholders to ensure alignment and trust.
• Interface with Legal and Finance during contract negotiations to provide timelines, guidance, documentation, and feedback.
• Provide executive reporting on commissioning performance metrics to senior leadership.
• Create and execute project operations budgets and schedules.
• Track, manage, and execute assigned aspects of Field Service’s Site System Upgrade program.
• Travel to customer sites to provide planning oversight and coordination as needed.

Experience & Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership in construction, commissioning, or large‑scale infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record of leading large‑scale commissioning or construction programs for multi‑megawatt installations (data centers, microgrids, or similar critical infrastructure).
• Experience building and managing high‑performing teams, including contractors, superintendents, and internal staff.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement global standards and processes for commissioning and site upgrades.
• Awareness of safety protocols on job sites; OSHA certification is a plus.
• Field experience with emphasis on electrical up to 480VAC preferred.
• Familiarity with electrical, plumbing, and building codes.
• Experience leading a construction team and managing many stacked, parallel, short‑duration projects.
• Bachelor’s degree required (Engineering, Construction Management, Electrical, or related field); advanced degree a plus.
• Strong strategic thinking and decision‑making skills, with ability to anticipate challenges and pivot quickly.
• Demonstrated success in process improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, including executive‑level customer engagement.
• PMP certification or equivalent program management experience preferred.

Salary Range

$246,000.00 – $354,000.00.