Lead Electric Low Voltage/Controls Commissioning Technician

Kent•Houston, TX

24d

About The Position

Kent Data Centres, part of Kent, supports data centre and critical-environment projects as a lead consultant, technical advisor, and commissioning partner, from feasibility through design, delivery, and operational handover. The company is seeking Lead Electric Low Voltage/Controls Technicians for projects in Florida and Ohio. Working with the site commissioning lead, this role supports project management, site quality assurance, testing, and commissioning to help deliver critical-facilities services and fully integrated, operational projects to clients. The role includes reviewing contract documents, enquiries, specifications, drawings, and MEP documents; developing commissioning strategies and plans; assessing commissionability and design risks; and organizing and managing commissioning activities in line with project schedules. The technician witnesses and validates Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), develops and conducts commissioning documentation and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and Integrated System Testing (IST) scripts, executes field tests, closes punch lists, captures evidence, and supports safe systems handover. The position also involves preparing and reviewing method statements and risk assessments, resolving site issues with commissioning leadership and other disciplines, coordinating suppliers and subcontractors, and communicating findings and technical responses to clients and project stakeholders. The successful candidate will support field mentoring and continuous improvement, maintain accurate project records, prepare customer reports, attend internal and external meetings, conduct site surveys, and help ensure project delivery meets client requirements and company procedures. Previous data centre experience is not mandatory; experienced commissioning professionals from Oil & Gas, LNG, petrochemical, and power generation are encouraged to apply. The role is based in the USA and requires regional travel.

Requirements

Electrical engineering degree or similar.
At least 5 years of infrastructure (power) experience.
Knowledge of electrical and mechanical equipment and technical risk.
Excellent work ethic and a proactive approach.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Good written, telephone, and face-to-face communication skills with customers.
Good numeracy skills.
Competence in MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time to meet tight project deadlines.
Good technical reviewability.
Ability to support smooth project and commissioning management.
Ability to conduct site surveys and understand detailed schematic designs.
Willingness to travel in the region.
Must have a driving license.
Provide references from the last two employers.

Nice To Haves

Relevant Oil & Gas experience with instrumentation, PLC/DCS, SCADA, fire and gas, communications, and control interfaces is particularly welcome.
Working knowledge of Uptime Tiers and TIA 942-B; ATD is not essential.
Experience in data centres is not mandatory; experienced professionals from Oil & Gas, LNG, petrochemical, and power generation are encouraged to apply.
Familiarity with BSRIA, ASHRAE, CIBSE, and Uptime Institute concepts; role-specific training can develop this familiarity.

Responsibilities

Review contract documentation and develop commissioning methodologies, strategies, programs, and plans for awarded projects.
Conduct commissionability reviews and advise specialist services, design, and project managers of foreseeable scope and design issues.
Assist with preparing enquiries and designs, providing guidance on commissioning requirements.
Attend and witness Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), verify that testing complies with employer requirements and site requirements, record findings, and escalate acceptance decisions with the Design Manager.
Organize commissioning and testing activities to align with the project program.
Manage on-site commissioning activities and coordinate day-to-day liaison with suppliers and subcontractors.
Review, develop, create, and conduct commissioning documentation, including Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and Integrated System Testing (IST) scripts.
Execute field tests, close punch lists, capture evidence, and support safe systems handover.
Review, approve, and create method statements and risk assessments as required for commissioning and testing.
Apply project procedures and safety standards and follow company and international commissioning practices and procedures.
Communicate commissioning methodology and strategy to senior management, directors, clients, and subcontractors.
Assist with or lead lessons-learned activities and contribute to continuous improvement databases.
Liaise with Project Managers, Technical Account Managers, Technical Designers, site commissioning leadership, and other disciplines to resolve field issues and deliver projects to client requirements.
Represent the company in meetings and attend internal project meetings, as required.
Prepare reports for customers, present findings, and provide a roadmap for change.
Support field mentoring and knowledge sharing with commissioning personnel.
Maintain regular customer contact and follow up with site contractors for required information.
Study MEP documents and assess client requirements to manage and deliver projects.
Evaluate client enquiries, specifications, and drawings, and formulate technical responses with support from other departments as needed.
Prepare, review, and submit technical responses, clarifications, and revised shop drawings to required standards and deadlines.
Maintain a full and accurate project record and communicate activities effectively.
Attend client, supplier, and third-party meetings on- or off-site as necessary.
Conduct site surveys and prepare reports.
Liaise with subcontractors and ensure drawings include and convey all required information.
Manage and follow up on site project testing and commissioning activities.
Prepare and participate in technical and proposals/submittals reviews.
Carry out site surveys and interpret detailed schematic designs.