Commissioning Manager for Critical Infrastructure & Datacenter project (on site) - Bidding

ENGIE Group; Santiago; On-site; CLP 9,000,000 - 15,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tractebel in Santiago, Chile, seeks a Commissioning Lead Coordinator for a large-scale Data Center project (on-site). Lead commissioning activities across multidisciplinary teams to meet schedules, specs, and client standards in a demanding construction environment.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with 15+ years of commissioning experience in industrial or critical infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 15+ years in commissioning of industrial/critical infrastructure projects.
• Fluency in English and Spanish (mandatory).
• On-site experience in construction environments; ability to work in multicultural settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring alignment with schedules, specifications, and client standards.
• Coordinate with client-appointed commissioning agents and internal teams throughout all project phases.
• Develop, review, and manage commissioning plans, testing procedures, and technical documentation.
• Oversee QA/QC processes during commissioning, including field testing and validation of systems.
• Identify, manage, and resolve technical issues with vendors and cross-functional teams.
• Act as main point of contact for commissioning-related matters with stakeholders, contractors, and client representatives.
• Identify risks during commissioning and implement mitigation and corrective actions.
• Ensure successful completion of commissioning activities and readiness for operational handover.

Skills

English fluency

Spanish fluency

Project leadership

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Technical troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Commissioning Manager for Critical Infrastructure & Datacenter project (on site) - Bidding Job Description Commissioning Manager for Critical Infrastructure & Datacenter project (on site) - Bidding Posting Start Date: 9/15/26 Requisition ID: 66013

General information

Santiago, Chile, 8900000 TRACTEBEL ENGINEERING S.A. (CL) Engineering Fixed-Term Full - Time

Commissioning Manager for Critical Infrastructure & Datacenter project (on site) (On-site)
Location: Santiago Metropolitan Area, Chile (On-site)

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Important

This position is part of an ongoing tender (bidding) process.

Your mission

As Commissioning Lead Coordinator, you will lead and coordinate commissioning activities for a large-scale Data Center project, ensuring alignment with client standards, technical requirements, and project timelines within a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

Lead commissioning activities across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring alignment with project schedules, specifications, and client standards.
Coordinate with client-appointed commissioning agents and internal teams throughout all project phases.
Develop, review, and manage commissioning plans, testing procedures, and technical documentation.
Oversee quality assurance and control processes during commissioning, including field testing and validation of systems.
Identify, manage, and resolve technical issues during commissioning, coordinating with vendors and cross-functional teams.
Act as the main point of contact for commissioning-related matters with stakeholders, contractors, and client representatives.
Identify potential risks during the commissioning phase and implement mitigation and corrective actions.
Ensure successful completion of commissioning activities and readiness for operational handover.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
Minimum 15+ years of experience in commissioning of industrial or critical infrastructure projects (GIS & AIS substations, data centers, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, oil & gas, petrochemical, laboratory, power, water, etc.).
Strong technical knowledge of commissioning processes within complex construction environments.
Knowledge of electrical equipment, cooling systems, water systems, backup diesel generators, and fire protection systems.
Experience working in multidisciplinary and mission-critical environments.
Full professional fluency in English and Spanish (mandatory).
Ability to work on-site in a construction environment.
Ability to work in multicultural environments (interview will be conducted in English).

Who you are

A detail-oriented and proactive professional with strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a problem-solving mindset, capable of leading commissioning processes in complex engineering projects.

Who we are

At Tractebel, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the global goal of net-zero emissions. Our greatest asset is our people, and our strength lies in diversity, bringing new perspectives to drive performance and innovation. Our priorities are people, ethics, safety, and sustainability.

Learn more about Tractebel, our activities, and why you should join our company.

The ENGIE Group, with its 96,000 employees, offers you a career path without limits at the forefront of low-carbon solutions worldwide. Every day is an opportunity to help shape a more sustainable world.

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Our organisation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer reasonable accommodations upon request for individuals with disabilities.