Data Center Electrical Commissioning Lead

James L Williams Middle East

Dubai

On-site

AED 260,000 - 380,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

James L Williams Middle East seeks an experienced Electrical Commissioning Engineer to join our Commissioning team and deliver mission-critical Data Centre projects. You will execute testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and validation of electrical systems for safe, compliant handover.

The role requires 6+ years of Data Centre commissioning experience, proficiency with MV/LV systems, UPS, generators, and protection schemes, and strong reporting skills for site documentation and client

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
Minimum 6 years of commissioning experience in MEP, mission-critical or Data Centre projects.
Mandatory experience in Data Centre commissioning projects.

Responsibilities

Execute commissioning activities per approved plans and project requirements.
Commission and test MV/LV systems, transformers, switchgear, UPS, batteries, generators, ATS/STS, and PD systems.
Verify protection settings, coordination studies, and support energization and start-up activities.
Conduct pre-functional inspections, SAT, FPT, and IST tests and document results.
Identify and resolve commissioning issues while maintaining testing records and reports.
Coordinate activities with contractors, consultants, equipment vendors, and client representatives.
Support client witnessing, operator training, and final project handover.
Ensure testing activities are completed safely per standards and project requirements.