Generator Start Up Specialist

Pkaza • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Generator Start-Up Specialist - Dallas, TX 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 if located near an airport.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the commissioning, start-up, troubleshooting and testing of backup power systems, such as generators or UPS systems
• Experience with UPS flywheel technology / generators: Piller, Hitec, Active Power, MTU, Rolls Royce is highly desired
• Familiarity / Training with OEM: Kohler, CAT, Cummins, Generac
• Degree 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 environment
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, with proximity to an airport
• Travel for startups generally take 2.5 weeks per generator
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to provide client-facing support during system start-up
• Experience using ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Teams)

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commissioning, testing, and start-up of critical power systems, ensuring systems meet performance standards
• Conduct pre-commissioning activities and validate the proper setup of generators, including electrical and mechanical components
• Work with internal teams and clients to ensure equipment is installed, started, and functioning according to specifications
• Provide technical expertise during system commissioning, including troubleshooting, testing, and performance verification of backup power systems
• Monitor and adjust project schedules, and costs to ensure successful on-time and on-budget project completion
• Coordinate with clients, internal teams, and external vendors to ensure smooth integration of systems and address any technical or commercial issues
• Identify opportunities for upselling additional services or upgrades during commissioning and convert them into new orders
• Perform training and support to customers on the operation and maintenance of newly commissioned systems

Benefits

• competitive salaries
• benefits package including medical insurance
• a 401(k) plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level