Senior Data Centre Commissioning Lead

Global Commissioning; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

Global Commissioning is seeking a Commissioning Manager to oversee the design, installation and commissioning of critical IT infrastructure within data centre environments. You will lead project teams, coordinate on- and off-site activities and drive safety, quality and schedule compliance.

You'll manage Level 2–5 commissioning stages, run workshops, witness tests, draft scripts and reports, and deliver the Final Commissioning Report for handover.

Qualifications

• Prince 2 or equivalent – Desirable
• Completion of trade apprenticeship or qualifications – Essential
• CSCS / Safe Pass / ECS / SMSTS holder – Essential
• HNC – Electrical, Mechanical or Building Services - Essential
• BEng (Hons) in an engineering discipline or equivalent – Desirable

Responsibilities

• Authoring and reviewing the Owner's Project Requirements, Basis of Design, and commissioning documents.
• Drafting the Commissioning Plan and Programme, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
• Leading the Commissioning Agent Kick-Off Meeting, facilitating collaboration and understanding among stakeholders.
• Compiling a comprehensive project directory, ensuring all relevant information is documented and easily accessible.
• Leading Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4 Commissioning Workshops, fostering teamwork and efficient execution of commissioning tasks.
• Attending Factory and Field Witness Tests, overseeing the process, and producing related reports to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Developing Commissioning Checklists for electrical, mechanical, monitoring and safety systems, guaranteeing thorough and systematic assessments.
• Drafting Level 4 Test Scripts and Site Observation Reports, documenting observations accurately and providing clear action plans.
• Conducting weekly commissioning and client meetings, maintaining effective communication channels throughout construction.
• Managing and updating the Commissioning Tracker, ensuring all commissioning activities are tracked and progress is well-monitored.
• Overseeing Level 4 Commissioning across various systems, coordinating with project teams to resolve any issues promptly.
• Collating and presenting Level 4 Commissioning data and preparing comprehensive reports for project stakeholders.
• Drafting Level 5 Test Scripts and leading the Pre-Integrated Systems Testing Meeting, ensuring a smooth transition to the final commissioning phase.
• Coordinating Level 5 Commissioning and producing the preliminary report, highlighting successes, and identifying areas for improvement.
• Coordinating system training data collection, ensuring end-users receive the necessary training for efficient system operation.
• Reviewing Operations & Maintenance procedures, validating their completeness and accuracy.
• Leading the "Lessons Learnt Workshop," facilitating a constructive discussion to identify valuable insights for future projects.
• Delivering the Final Commissioning Report, summarising the commissioning process and outcomes to support the successful handover of the project.

Skills

Leadership & coordination

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Education

HNC – Electrical, Mechanical or Building Services

Completion of trade apprenticeship or qualifications

CSCS / Safe Pass / ECS / SMSTS holder

BEng (Hons) in an engineering discipline or equivalent

Prince 2 or equivalent – Desirable

Tools

SMSTS

ECS

Job description

Global Commissioning is seeking a Commissioning Manager to oversee the design, installation and commissioning of critical IT infrastructure within data centre environments. You will lead project teams, coordinate on- and off-site activities and drive safety, quality and schedule compliance.

You'll manage Level 2–5 commissioning stages, run workshops, witness tests, draft scripts and reports, and deliver the Final Commissioning Report for handover.