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Owner's Representative – Data Center Power Infrastructure & Commissioning

Position Summary

The Technical Field Advisor serves as the owner's on-site technical and construction authority for the conversion of a decommissioned coal-fired power plant into a state-of-the-art data center campus. This individual will oversee all aspects of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and commissioning activities, with particular emphasis on foundation construction, turbine installation, retrofit integration, quality assurance, and operational readiness.

The Owner's Rep will act as the owner's advocate, ensuring contractors, equipment suppliers, commissioning providers, and consultants execute work safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and owner expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Construction Oversight & Owner Representation

• Serve as the primary field representative for the owner.
• Monitor EPC contractors, general contractors, subcontractors, OEMs, and commissioning agents.
• Verify work is completed in accordance with project drawings, specifications, contract requirements, and quality standards.
• Provide daily oversight of construction activities and progress reporting.
• Identify project risks and lead mitigation efforts before impacts occur.
• Conduct site walks and field inspections to ensure safe and effective execution.

Civil & Foundation Construction

• Oversee demolition and remediation activities associated with the former coal plant.
• Monitor excavation, grading, piling, deep foundations, equipment pads, and structural concrete installations.
• Verify foundation construction meets geotechnical recommendations and engineered design requirements.
• Ensure turbine foundations and equipment support structures achieve required tolerances.
• Review field testing reports including:
• Soil compaction
• Rebar inspections
• Concrete testing
• Foundation settlement monitoring
• Structural quality verification

Gas Turbine Installation Oversight

• Monitor receipt, storage, preservation, assembly, and installation of gas turbines and auxiliary equipment.
• Coordinate with turbine OEM representatives during installation and startup activities.
• Verify execution of:
• Rigging plans
• Equipment setting
• Alignment activities
• Torque verification
• Mechanical completion inspections
• Ensure installation complies with manufacturer's requirements and warranty conditions.
• Oversee supporting systems including:
• Fuel gas systems
• Cooling systems
• Lubrication systems
• Exhaust systems
• Emissions control systems
• Generator installations

Data Center Infrastructure Oversight

• Oversee construction and fit-out of mission-critical facilities.
• Verify installation quality of:
• Medium-voltage and low-voltage electrical systems
• Switchgear and substations
• UPS systems
• Standby generation systems
• Cooling infrastructure
• Building automation systems
• Fire protection systems
• Data halls and white space infrastructure
• Ensure infrastructure meets reliability and redundancy requirements.

Quality Assurance & Quality Control

• Establish and enforce rigorous QA/QC programs.
• Review Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Verify contractor quality processes and documentation.
• Ensure all installations comply with:
• Applicable building codes
• NFPA standards
• ASME requirements
• IEEE standards
• Manufacturer specifications
• Owner standards
• Manage punch lists and deficiency tracking.
• Review and approve turnover documentation packages.

Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Promote a strong safety culture across the project.
• Verify compliance with OSHA requirements and site-specific safety procedures.
• Monitor environmental compliance activities related to remediation and retrofit construction.
• Participate in incident investigations and corrective actions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in power generation, industrial construction, mission-critical facilities, or large infrastructure projects.
• Experience serving as an Owner's Representative, Construction Manager, Commissioning Manager, Resident Engineer, or Field Engineer.
• Demonstrated experience with:
• Gas turbine power plants
• Industrial retrofit projects
• Heavy civil construction
• Foundations and structural concrete
• Data centers or mission-critical facilities
• Mechanical and electrical system commissioning
• Strong understanding of commissioning methodologies and startup procedures.
• Proficiency reviewing construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and QA/QC documentation.