Commissioning Manager
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology ... Familiarity with CxAlloy, Facility Grid, or similar commissioning management platforms. * OSHA 30 ...
Commissioning Manager
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology ... Familiarity with CxAlloy, Facility Grid, or similar commissioning management platforms. * OSHA 30 ...
Electric Grid Associate information
What is the difference between Electric Grid Associate vs Electric Utility Technician?
| Aspect | Electric Grid Associate | Electric Utility Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Associate degree or technical certification in electrical systems | High school diploma or technical training, certifications may vary |
| Work Environment | Office settings, field inspections, data analysis | Field work, maintenance, troubleshooting on electrical infrastructure |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Utility companies, energy providers, government agencies | Electric utility companies, contractors, maintenance firms |
| Common Search & Comparison | Yes | Yes |
The Electric Grid Associate typically focuses on planning, data analysis, and supporting grid operations, often working in office environments. In contrast, the Electric Utility Technician is more hands-on, performing maintenance and repairs on electrical infrastructure in the field. Both roles are essential in the electric utility industry but differ mainly in their daily tasks and work settings.
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 7 days ago
Job description
Who is GrayMatter
We’re the Thinkers who make machines speak.
We’re the Doers who make their stories matter.
At GrayMatter, we uncover the industrial intelligence buried in clipboards, legacy systems, and human memory. We discover it, transform it, and turn it into insight.
From the drill press to the boardroom, we help you think smarter and do better—by listening to the machines you already trust.
And that’s where you come in.
GrayMatter is dedicated to creating a team of unmatched talent in industrial technology. Our organizational culture encourages opportunities to learn and collaborate. Six core values make Team GrayMatter stand above the rest: Bias to Action, Batteries Included, Unbounded Curiosity, Everybody Wins, Built to Last, Actionable Insight.
We are seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead and manage all on-site commissioning activities for critical data center infrastructure projects. This role is responsible for overseeing commissioning teams, coordinating with project stakeholders, ensuring quality and safety standards are met, and delivering fully validated electrical, mechanical, and controls systems within hyperscale and mission-critical data center environments.
We’re the Thinkers who make machines speak.
We’re the Doers who make their stories matter.
At GrayMatter, we uncover the industrial intelligence buried in clipboards, legacy systems, and human memory. We discover it, transform it, and turn it into insight.
From the drill press to the boardroom, we help you think smarter and do better—by listening to the machines you already trust.
And that’s where you come in.
GrayMatter is dedicated to creating a team of unmatched talent in industrial technology. Our organizational culture encourages opportunities to learn and collaborate. Six core values make Team GrayMatter stand above the rest: Bias to Action, Batteries Included, Unbounded Curiosity, Everybody Wins, Built to Last, Actionable Insight.
We are seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead and manage all on-site commissioning activities for critical data center infrastructure projects. This role is responsible for overseeing commissioning teams, coordinating with project stakeholders, ensuring quality and safety standards are met, and delivering fully validated electrical, mechanical, and controls systems within hyperscale and mission-critical data center environments.
General Job Duties:
- Lead all on-site commissioning activities from pre-functional testing through integrated systems testing and final project turnover.
- Direct and coordinate Site Leads, Commissioning Engineers, and Engineering Technicians.
- Serve as the primary on-site commissioning representative for clients, contractors, subcontractors, and internal teams.
- Maintain commissioning schedules, milestones, resource planning, and risk mitigation activities.
- Provide technical leadership during startup, checkout, functional testing, and integrated systems testing (IST).
- Oversee commissioning efforts for electrical systems including switchgear, UPS systems, generators, ATS equipment, PDUs, and RPPs.
- Manage commissioning activities for mechanical systems including chillers, cooling plants, pumps, cooling towers, CRAH/CRAC units, and HVAC controls.
- Support commissioning and validation of Building Management Systems (BMS), Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), PLC controls, and integrated networked systems.
- Ensure proper execution and documentation of point-to-point verification, functional testing, deficiency tracking, and corrective actions.
- Promote and enforce safety compliance including OSHA regulations, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and arc flash safety requirements.
- Review and approve commissioning documentation, test scripts, reports, turnover packages, and client deliverables.
- Mentor and develop commissioning engineers and technicians through technical guidance and field leadership.
- Provide regular updates regarding commissioning progress, schedule status, resource needs, and project risks.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed:
- Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Automation, or a related technical discipline; equivalent experience considered.
- Minimum 5 years of commissioning, controls, automation, or related field experience.
- Direct experience commissioning data center infrastructure systems is required.
- Experience leading commissioning teams, technical crews, or field personnel in complex project environments.
- Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems, HVAC and mechanical systems, PLC controls, BMS, and EPMS platforms.
- Proven ability to coordinate with contractors, clients, project managers, and commissioning stakeholders.
- Strong troubleshooting, organizational, communication, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to travel and work on-site at active data center construction projects.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working on hyperscale data center projects.
- Familiarity with CxAlloy, Facility Grid, or similar commissioning management platforms.
- OSHA 30 certification.
- Experience with Rockwell, Schneider Electric, Siemens, or similar automation and control platforms.
Featured Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning day one of employment
- Employer paid short term disability and life insurance
- 401(k) with up to 4% company match
- Paid holidays, paid time off, paid sick leave, and paid parental leave
- Additional benefits available such as long term disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, EAP, telemedicine, HSA and FSA