Senior Director - Commissioning

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 Sr. Director Data Center Microgrid Commissioning to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies.  

This role 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 or International as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Commissioning & Site Management

• Act as the executive escalation point for critical commissioning issues and customer concerns.
• Manage commissioning and field checks of new multi-megawatt installations including for data centers, microgrids and other critical customers
• Review on-site work and documentation to meet Quality guidelines
• Ensure exemplary safety and performance during site construction and commissioning
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics to be able to verify site layout matches designs and meets serviceability requirements

Process Improvement & Standardization

• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to reduce commissioning timelines and cost
• Define and drive global standards for commissioning and site upgrades across all BE platforms (fuel cell, electrolyzer, marine etc.)
• Influence technology and process roadmaps by collaborating with Engineering & Manufacturing leadership
• Implement effective training resources and training programs to raise the field technician benchmark of troubleshooting, incident reporting and rounded level of technical experience.

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Shape cross-functional strategies with Engineering, Operations, and Quality to ensure Service safety, Quality, Delivery & Cost.
• Coordinate with Operations to verify shipments match site BOM and meet critical delivery dates
• Build executive relationships with key customers and stakeholders to ensure alignment and trust
• Interface with Legal and Finance team during contract negotiations to provide timelines, guidance, documentation, and feedback

Project & Budget Management

• Provide executive reporting on commissioning performance metrics to senior leadership
• Create and execute project operations budgets and schedules
• Track, manage and execute assigned aspects of Field Service’s Site System Upgrade program
• Travel to customer sites to provide planning oversight and coordination as needed

Experience:

• Proven track record of leading large-scale commissioning or construction programs for multi-megawatt installations (data centers, microgrids, or similar critical infrastructure).
• Experience building and managing high-performing teams, including contractors, superintendents, and internal staff.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement global standards and processes for commissioning and site upgrades
• 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
• Experience leading a construction team a plus
• Experience managing many stacked, parallel, short-duration projects

Qualification

• Minimum 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in construction, commissioning, or large-scale infrastructure projects; experience with data center microgrid commissioning strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required (Engineering, Construction Management, Electrical, or related field); advanced degree a plus.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence at executive levels.
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills, with ability to anticipate challenges and pivot quickly.
• Demonstrated success in process improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, including executive-level customer engagement.
• PMP Certification or equivalent program management experience preferred.

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Salary Ranges:

$246,000.00 - $354,000.00