Utilities CSU Lead

Utilities CSU LeadKizer Energy is seeking an experienced Utilities CSU Lead to support its client on a project (PowerCo and DataCo scopes) in Texas. This leadership role is responsible for leading all completions and commissioning activities for the site's balance-of-plant utility systems supporting the hyperscale data center campus. The Utilities CSU Lead will lead and manage all completions and commissioning activities for the site's utility systems — instrument/plant air, potable water, oily water drains, turbine utility interconnections, temporary utilities, and outside-building firewater — ensuring each system is installed, tested, commissioned, and turned over safely and in full compliance with engineering specifications, applicable codes, and the owner's operational readiness criteria, from Mechanical Completion (MC), Pre-Functional Testing (PFT), Commissioning, Ready for Startup (RFSU), Substantial Completion (SC), and Facility Custody Transfer to Operations (FO) while maintaining compliance with project specifications, OEM requirements, safety standards, and schedule objectives. Key Responsibilities and DutiesLead completions and commissioning of air systems, including compressors, dryers, receivers, and distribution; validate air quality, pressure, reliability, and leak testing. Oversee commissioning of potable water treatment, storage, and distribution systems; validate water quality, backflow prevention, code compliance, and utility tie-ins. Lead commissioning of oily water collection, separation, and discharge systems; validate functionality, environmental compliance, and interfaces with site drainage and containment. Coordinate turbine utility tie-ins for air, water, drains, fuel, and other balance-of-plant systems; align utility readiness with turbine commissioning and start-up milestones. Oversee temporary power, water, air, and related utilities supporting construction and commissioning; ensure safe operation and coordination with permanent system tie-ins. Lead commissioning of firewater storage, pumps, yard mains, hydrants, and monitors; coordinate flow/pressure testing, NFPA compliance, and AHJ acceptance. Coordinate with Mechanical, MV/HV Electrical, DCS/Automation, Building Commissioning, and Completions teams; resolve utility interfaces and tie-in issues affecting site readiness. Maintain commissioning procedures, check sheets, punch lists, and L2–L5 turnover packages; coordinate QA/QC nonconformance closure and ensure audit-ready documentation. Report commissioning progress across all utility systems; track MC, PFT, completion, and punch-list metrics and escalate risks affecting utility turnover.