Electrical Site Leader - Ashburn, VA

Vertiv • Ashburn, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Vertiv is seeking an Electrical Site Leader to provide jobsite leadership for large, long-duration, high-profile projects involving Vertiv power and/or thermal equipment. The Site Leader serves as Vertiv’s primary on-site technical service representative from construction start through start-up, site acceptance testing, and project completion. The role works in tandem with the Project Manager to support cost controls, schedule adherence, resource management, and a positive customer experience, while building strong relationships with customers, coworkers, sales representatives, and others.

The Site Leader directs multidisciplinary on-site teams, coordinates daily work with customers and other site parties, and leads or supports start-up and testing activities. The role also oversees jobsite safety, customer communication, warranty and administrative processes, reporting, and company property. Assignments typically last from four weeks to 12 or more months. For projects away from the employee’s residence, the position may involve a rotation of three consecutive weeks on site followed by one week at the home office. The role requires flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays and to deploy in emergencies.

Requirements

• At least two years of experience in industrial construction management.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical one-line diagrams and blueprints.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate at all organizational levels and demonstrate executive presence.
• Ability to build and maintain trusting customer relationships and collaborate in high-stress environments.
• Ability to respond quickly to changing customer priorities.
• Ability to assess environmental temperature and general operating conditions independently, report work performed, evaluate customer needs, and recommend acceptable solutions.
• Ability to direct technical work by other technicians and provide on-site project leadership and customer consultation.
• Expertise in COHE procedures and site acceptance testing procedures and equipment.
• Computer skills including advanced word processing and report generation, spreadsheets, email, test equipment and data analysis programs, and familiarity with computer networks.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends, evenings, and holidays, and deploy in emergencies.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to perform the stated physical requirements, including lifting up to 50 pounds consistently and up to 75 pounds occasionally.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; the employer does not provide sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• ASEET or ASMET qualification preferred.
• Equivalent industry experience leading and actively participating in start-up and commissioning of power and/or HVAC equipment preferred.
• Six years of military experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide jobsite construction and technical leadership for large projects.
• Lead multidisciplinary on-site teams of Project Leaders, Installers, Technicians, Customer Engineers, and subcontractors.
• Represent Vertiv at daily customer meetings and coordinate technical requirements and scheduled activities with other on-site parties.
• Lead and support start-up and site testing activities; ensure adequate daily manpower and assist with the work as needed.
• Provide daily status reports to Service Management, Project Management, and the sales representative.
• Stay current on Vertiv equipment start-up and commissioning processes, procedures, tools, safety bulletins, field change notices, and service tips.
• Lead daily toolbox talks and pre-job safety walks and inspections, and ensure timely corrective and preventive actions.
• Administer and enforce site and Vertiv safety policies, use appropriate PPE, follow safety guidance and work-hour policies, report work-related accidents or injuries within 24 hours, and model safe practices including STOP WORK Authority.
• Ensure adherence to Vertiv’s warranty process in partnership with the Project Manager.
• Submit accurate and timely timecards, expense and mileage reports, service request/task closures, forms, and other required documentation.
• Support the Project Manager by obtaining technical data needed to maintain project systems.
• Maintain company property, including credit cards, PPE, test equipment, laptops, and smartphones, according to company policies.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers, align customer expectations with Vertiv activities, and address misalignment.
• Maintain customer satisfaction and productive utilization in accordance with company guidelines.
• Make timely technical and commercial decisions under pressure, following the stated priorities of safety, quality, timeliness, cost, and productivity.
• Follow company dress code, safety regulations, start-up and escalation procedures, and Vertiv Behaviors; communicate across organizational levels and handle stressful situations diplomatically.
• Evaluate jobsite conditions, summarize and report work performed, recommend customer solutions, direct technicians’ work, provide customer consultation, and lead on-site project activities.

Benefits

• Smartphone and laptop.
• Personal protective equipment and other tools of the trade.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous PTO/vacation plan.
• Medical insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Technical training at a state-of-the-art Training Academy or Regional Training Center.
• Technical and leadership development resources, including 24/7 technical/factory support and online product documentation, work instructions, and troubleshooting guides.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed