Mechanical Commissioning Lead – 80MW Hyperscale Data Centre

Job title: Mechanical Commissioning Lead – 80MW Hyperscale Data Centre
Location: Norway
Company: Specialist Data Centre Engineering & Commissioning Contractor
Package: Up to €130,000 + 17/5 rotation, flights, accommodation and car hire

The Company

This specialist engineering and commissioning contractor supports major hyperscale data centre projects across Europe, providing expertise across QA/QC, commissioning and project delivery.

They are supporting the General Contractor with the commissioning scope on a new 80MW liquid cooled hyperscale data centre approximately 45 minutes from Stavanger, Norway.

The Role: Mechanical Commissioning Lead

This Mechanical Commissioning Lead role is based in Norway, on an 80MW liquid cooled hyperscale data centre with an expected programme of 18 to 24 months.

Working Monday to Friday on a 48 hour week, you will work on a 17/5 rotation with the opportunity to return home for a long weekend once per month.

You will lead the mechanical commissioning scope from L1 through L5 and IST, managing system readiness, testing, defects and handover while coordinating mechanical subcontractors, vendors and the wider commissioning team.

Must Have Requirements

• Must have 5+ years’ mechanical commissioning experience within mission critical or hyperscale data centre environments
• Previous hyperscale data centre commissioning experience is essential
• Strong hands on knowledge of L1 to L5 commissioning, including L4 functional testing and L5/IST
• Proven experience required across HVAC, chilled water, CRAH/CRAC units, AHUs, pumps and associated controls
• Experience developing commissioning procedures, test scripts and QA/QC documentation is required

Preferred Experience

• Liquid cooling experience including CDUs, secondary cooling loops, heat exchangers and leak detection is highly beneficial
• Strong working knowledge of BMS/BAS and integrated building services
• Experience interpreting P&IDs, mechanical drawings and technical specifications

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical commissioning activities from L1 through L5, IST and final handover
• Manage commissioning of chillers, pumps, CRAH/CRAC units, AHUs, chilled water, ventilation and associated mechanical systems
• Drive system readiness, tagging, testing, defect closeout and commissioning programme delivery
• Manage mechanical subcontractors, vendors and commissioning teams on site
• Coordinate with Electrical, BMS and Controls teams during integrated testing and failure scenarios
• Review commissioning procedures, test scripts, QA/QC records and final handover documentation

About You

You will be an experienced Mechanical Commissioning Lead with a strong background delivering hyperscale or mission critical data centre projects.

You will be comfortable taking ownership of the mechanical commissioning scope, managing contractors and vendors, resolving field issues and driving systems through L1 to L5 commissioning. Previous hyperscale data centre experience is essential, while exposure to liquid cooling systems would be a strong advantage.

What’s on Offer

Salary: Up to €130,000 per annum

Benefits:

• 17/5 rotation
• Monday to Friday, 48 hour working week
• Flights provided
• Accommodation provided
• Car hire provided
• Home for a long weekend once per month
• 18 to 24 month project programme
• Major 80MW liquid cooled hyperscale data centre
• Long term European data centre opportunities

Why Apply?

This is a strong role for a Mechanical Commissioning Lead looking for a well structured European rotation without having to relocate permanently to Norway.

You will be involved in an 80MW liquid cooled hyperscale development for 18 to 24 months, supporting the GC with the commissioning scope and taking responsibility for mechanical systems through testing, IST and final handover.

How to Apply

Call Stephen on 00353 (0)1 531 4345 or email stephen@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.

Why Breagh Recruitment?

Breagh Recruitment specialise in Mechanical Commissioning Lead, Commissioning Manager and mechanical engineering roles across hyperscale data centre projects throughout Ireland and Europe.

We understand the market for experienced data centre commissioning professionals, particularly candidates with L1 to L5 commissioning, HVAC, chilled water, liquid cooling, BMS integration and IST experience.

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