Kent

Designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets

Lead Electric Low Voltage/Controls Commissioning Technician

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeUnited StatesNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar field.
At least 5 years of power infrastructure experience.
Knowledge of electrical and mechanical equipment and technical risk.
Strongly preferred experience in Oil and Gas involving instrumentation, programmable logic controllers or distributed control systems, supervisory control and data acquisition, fire and gas, communications, and control interfaces.
Ability to work proactively and independently as well as collaboratively.
Good written and verbal communication with customers, including by telephone and in person.
Good numeracy skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time to meet project deadlines.
Technical proposals and submittals management capability.
Technical review capability.
Ability to manage projects and commissioning smoothly.
Ability to conduct site surveys and understand detailed schematic designs.
Working knowledge of Uptime Tiers and TIA 942-B; ATD certification is not essential.
Willingness to travel in the region.
A valid driving license.
References from the last two employers.

Responsibilities

Review incoming contract documentation and develop a planned methodology and commissioning and testing strategy for awarded projects.
Conduct commissionability reviews of installed systems and advise the Specialist Services Manager, Design Managers, and Project Managers of foreseeable scope and design-strategy issues for incorporation into the final design.
Assist with preparing enquiries and designs within bid timelines, providing guidance on commissioning requirements as needed.
Attend and witness Factory Acceptance Testing on behalf of the company, verify that tests comply with employer requirements and site requirements, record findings, and escalate acceptance decisions to the designated testing approval authority alongside the Design Manager.
Organize commissioning and testing to suit the project program.
Manage commissioning on site and organize day-to-day liaison with supply and subcontractor chains.
Review, develop, create, and conduct commissioning documentation, including Site Acceptance Testing and Integrated System Testing scripts, to deliver a fully integrated and operational project to the end user.
Execute field tests, close out punch lists, capture evidence, and hand over safe systems.
Review, approve, and create method statements and risk assessments as needed to commission and test installations.
Apply relevant project procedures and safety standards.
Communicate methodology and strategy to senior management, directors, clients, and subcontractors.
Assist with or lead lessons learned and continuously improve the database.
Liaise with Project Managers, Technical Account Managers, and Technical Designers to deliver projects in line with client requirements.
Carry out responsibilities in accordance with business procedures and client requirements.
Follow company standards and international commissioning practices and procedures.
Represent the company in meetings as required and attend internal project meetings.
Prepare reports for customers.
Support field mentoring and knowledge sharing with other commissioning personnel.
Maintain regular contact with customers and follow up with site contractors for required information.
Study mechanical, electrical, and plumbing documents and understand client requirements to deliver and manage projects.
Evaluate client enquiries, specifications, and drawings.
Formulate technical responses with assistance and guidance from other departments as required.
Prepare, review, and submit technical responses accurately and punctually in accordance with company standards and client requirements.
Prepare, review, and submit technical clarifications and revised shop drawings as required during projects.
Maintain a full and accurate project record.
Attend client, supplier, and third-party meetings on and off site as necessary.
Report and communicate activities effectively and appropriately.
Conduct site surveys and prepare reports.
Liaise with subcontractors and ensure drawings are issued with all required information.
Perform on-site project management and testing, prepare reports, present findings, and provide a roadmap for change.
Coordinate with site commissioning leadership and other disciplines to resolve field issues.
Work with other business areas and key staff to address complex client requirements.

Desired Qualifications

Previous data centre experience is not mandatory; experienced Oil and Gas, LNG, petrochemical, and power-generation commissioning professionals are encouraged to apply.

About the job:

Kent Data Centres is built on more than a century of engineering expertise within Kent, a global leader in integrated energy services. We operate exclusively in data centre and critical environments, acting as lead consultants, technical advisors, and commissioning partners while supporting clients from feasibility through design, delivery, and operational handover.

We're looking for Lead Electric Low Voltage/Controls Technicians to support our project in Florida and Ohio.

Working with the site commissioning lead, this role ensures successful delivery of Kent Data Centres critical facilities professional services around project management, site QA and testing and commissioning.

Skills and Responsibilities:

Review incoming contract documentation and the production/development of a planned methodology and a clear strategy (program/commissioning plan) to commission and test the awarded project.
Conduct “commission-ability reviews” of the system being installed and to advise the Specialist Services Manager, Design Manager(s) and Project Manager(s) on any foreseeable issues with scope and design strategy allowing incorporation into the final design.
Assist with the preparation of enquiries/designs within the bid time, offering guidance on required commissioning requirements when required.
Attendance and witnessing on behalf of the company at Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), ensuring FAT tests are conducted and validated in compliance with the ERs and the requirements of the site and recording findings and escalating acceptance decisions to the designated approval authority of such testing alongside the Design Manager.
Organization of the commissioning and testing to suit the project program.
Management of the commissioning being undertaken upon the site, and day-to-day organization, liaison with the respective supply and sub-contract chain.
Review, develop, create and conduct the necessary commissioning documentation, including Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and Integrated System Testing (IST) scripts in line with the project’s requirements to deliver a fully integrated and operational project to the end-user. Field responsibilities include test execution, punch-list closeout, evidence capture and safe systems handover.
Review, approve and where necessary create method statements and risk assessments in conjunction with the project’s varying needs and requirements to fully commission and test the installation.
Apply relevant project procedures and safety standards; familiarity with data centre standards (BSRIA, ASHRAE, CIBSE and Uptime Institute concepts) can be developed through role-specific training.
Communicate methodology and strategy to Senior Management and Directors, including clients and sub-contractors.
Assist with or lead Lessons Learnt and provide continuous improvement to the database.
Liaise with Project Managers, Technical Account Managers and Technical Designers to ensure project delivery in line with client requirements.
Ensure all roles and responsibilities are carried out in accordance with business procedures and as per client requirements to his satisfaction level.
Follow all company standards and international practices with regards to commissioning practices & procedures etc.
Represent the Company in meetings as required.
Attend internal project meetings.
Prepare reports for customers directly.
Support field mentoring and knowledge sharing with other commissioning personnel.
Maintain regular contact with customers
Follow up with the information required from site contractors
Study MEP documents and understand client requirements to be able to deliver and manage the project.
Evaluate client enquiries, specifications and drawings.
Formulate technical response with assistance and guidance from other departments as required
Prepare and participate in the review of and submit technical responses to the highest standards of accuracy, presentation, and punctuality in accordance with company standards and client requirements.
Prepare and participate in the review of and in the submission of technical clarifications and revised shop drawings as required through the project.
Maintain a full and accurate record during the project.
Attend client, supplier and third-party meetings on and offsite as necessary.
Report and communicate activities effectively and appropriately.
Conduct site surveys to put together the reports.
Liaise with all sub-contractors and ensure that all drawings are issued with all required information.
Follow on-site project management/testing, prepare reports, present findings and provide a road map for change.
Coordinate with site commissioning leadership and other disciplines to resolve field issues.
- Work closely with other areas of the business and key staff to overcome complex client requirement.
- Electrical engineer degree or similar
- 5+ years of infrastructure (Power) experience
- Knowledge of electrical & mechanical equipment’s and technical risk Relevant Oil & Gas experience with instrumentation, PLC/DCS, SCADA, fire and gas, communications and control interfaces is particularly welcome
- Excellent work ethic and proactive individual
- Capable of working under own initiative and as part of a team
- Good communicator, both in writing, on the telephone and face to face with customers
- Good numeracy skills
- Competent in MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel
- Able to prioritize tasks and manage time, to meet tight project deadlines
- Good technical and proposals and submittals management
- Good technical reviewability
- Ensure smooth management of the projects and commissioning
- Ability to carry out site surveys and understand detailed schematic designs
- Working knowledge of Uptime Tiers & TIA 942-B – ATD is not essential
- Willingness to travel in the region
- Must have a driving license
- Last 2x employer reference

Your experience:

Qualification/ Training/ Certification & Education:

Details about the role:

Experienced Oil & Gas, LNG, petrochemical and power generation commissioning professionals are encouraged to apply; previous data centre experience is not mandatory.

Location: USA

About the Company

Kent

Designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets

Kent PLC is a global engineering firm that designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets for the oil, gas, and renewable-energy sectors. Its offerings cover the full project lifecycle—from initial engineering and construction through ongoing maintenance—delivered via a mix of project-based contracts and long-term service agreements. The company differentiates itself through a strong emphasis on safety and sustainability, supported by a track record that includes industry awards such as the Gold award at the ExxonMobil Safety Excellence Awards, and a large, skilled workforce of about 13,000 people capable of delivering complex projects worldwide. Kent’s goal is to meet today’s energy needs while preparing for the future by applying advanced technologies and best practices to deliver reliable, safe, and efficient energy assets.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 1919

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