Senior Commissioning Program Manager

Bloom Energy•San Jose, CA

60d•Onsite

About The Position

At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream-we're making it reality. For over two decades, we've been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what's possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled "time-to-power" capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm. At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century. We are looking for a Position Business title to join our team in one of today's most exciting technologies. This role will report to Hiring Manager title and based in City, State. This is a fully on-site, in office role 5 days a week. We are looking for Sr. Commissioning Program Manager to join our team in one of today's most exciting technologies. This role will report to the Field Service Director and will be based in San Jose, CA. This is a fully on-site, in office role 5 days a week when not traveling. Travel: Ability to travel roughly 75% to locations in the USA as needed, expected to be in-office approximately 25% of the time.

Requirements

Awareness of safety protocols on job sites, OSHA certified a plus
Field experience with an emphasis on electrical up to 480VAC preferred
Familiarity with electrical, plumbing, and building codes
On-site construction experience, managing contractors and superintendents
Experience leading a construction team a plus
Experience with Building Departments and AHJ inspectors, permits, etc. desired
Experience managing many stacked, parallel, short-duration projects
Minimum of 10 years of construction related experience
Bachelor's degree preferred, especially engineering, construction, manufacturing, or electrical related
PMP Certification is a plus
Exceptional soft people skills to manage customer expectations and cooperation
Ability to think ahead and change course quickly as situations and demands change
Dedication to quality and process improvement

Responsibilities

Manage commissioning and field checks of new multi-megawatt installations including for data centers, microgrids and other critical customers
Drive reduction in time to revenue recognition by pushing pre-start and applicable commissioning site work elements upstream into reliable, repeatable factory processes
Build cross-functional expectations with Engineering, Operations, Installations and Quality to ensure that Service safety and profitability are top business priorities.
Foster field operational excellence by improving technician standardization and efficiency of work. Implement effective training resources and training programs to raise the field technician benchmark of troubleshooting, incident reporting and rounded level of technical experience.
Build, document and implement scalable site upgrade process requirements and procedures that are scalable globally across BE platforms (fuel cell, electrolyzer, marine, carbon capture, centralized utilities, etc.)
Ensure exemplary safety and performance during site construction and commissioning
Track, manage, and report on site infrastructure repairs and upgrades
Track, manage and execute assigned aspects of Field Service's Site System Upgrade program
Create and execute project operations budgets and schedules
On-site coordination to drive projects towards completion
Review on-site work and documentation to meet Quality guidelines
Ability to read blueprints and schematics to be able to verify site layout matches designs and meets serviceability requirements
Coordinate with Operations to verify shipments match site BOM and meet critical delivery dates
Travel to customer sites to provide planning oversight and coordination as needed
Creation and maintenance of department procedures and documentation
Work closely with external customers and internal Finance department to develop and deliver project schedules
Interface with Legal and Finance team during contract negotiations to provide timelines, guidance, documentation, and feedback