Commissioning Manager

Commissioning Manager Location: Norway Project: Large-Scale Data Centre Role Overview We are currently seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead the commissioning delivery of a major sustainable data centre project in Norway. Working on behalf of the General Contractor, the successful candidate will manage commissioning activities from design review through integrated systems testing and final handover, ensuring the facility is delivered safely, reliably and in accordance with client requirements. The position will have responsibility for commissioning across mechanical, electrical, controls and integrated systems. Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the overall commissioning strategy, programme and execution plan.
• Lead commissioning activities across mechanical, electrical, controls and integrated systems.
• Review designs with the client, consultants and subcontractors to ensure systems are operable, maintainable and fully testable.
• Develop commissioning plans, test scripts, procedures and Integrated Systems Testing (IST) protocols.
• Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), Functional Performance Testing (FPT) and IST activities.
• Manage commissioning teams, specialist vendors and subcontractors.
• Coordinate client witness testing and final handover activities.
• Ensure commissioning documentation, reports and turnover packages are completed to the required standard.
• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with project quality, safety and environmental requirements.

Requirements

• 10+ years’ experience commissioning mission-critical facilities.
• Proven track record as a Commissioning Manager on large-scale data centre projects.
• Strong experience across both mechanical and electrical commissioning.
• Demonstrable experience developing commissioning scripts, procedures and testing methodologies.
• Experience leading Integrated Systems Testing and system validation programmes.
• Extensive client-facing experience, including design reviews and technical workshops.
• Previous experience working for a General Contractor, EPC contractor or major commissioning provider.

Technical Experience Candidates should have strong experience across:

• Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC) and liquid-to-chip cooling systems
• Cooling Distribution Units (CDUs)
• Chilled water systems
• HVAC and heat rejection systems
• UPS and generator systems
• MV/HV electrical systems
• Critical power infrastructure
• BMS
• EPMS
• SCADA and integrated controls systems
• Data centre resiliency and failover testing

Package A highly competitive package is available, including salary and holiday entitlement, pension scheme, healthcare insurance and additional employee benefits.