Commissioning (Cx) Specialist, Data Centers

Eltel; Tampere; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ePassi lunch

Flex benefits

Company phone

Auntie mental well-being service

Massage therapy discounts

Job summary

Eltel Networks Oy is seeking a hands-on Commissioning (Cx) Specialist for the Data Center team to lead L1-L5 electrical commissioning, testing, and documentation. You will exceed safety standards while coordinating MV/LV testing, energization and accuracy in reports.

The role supports a hybrid work model across Finland’s offices, with emphasis on strict HSE and energy isolation.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of data center electrical distribution systems (MV/LV, TX, RMU, busbar, CB).
• Experience in electrical commissioning, testing, or validation in industrial/data center environments.
• Knowledge of L1-L5 commissioning workflows and testing methodologies.
• Strong awareness of SFS/IEC standards and LOTO methodologies.
• Ability to communicate in English, Finnish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute data center commissioning phases from FAT to IST (L1-L5).
• Develop and review commissioning test scripts, method statements, checklists.
• Coordinate MV/LV testing, energization, UPS, batteries, generators, SCADA/BMS/EPMS.
• Lead load bank and functional testing (L4) and test sequences.
• Attend IST, FMEA, redundancy validations for concurrent maintainability.
• Maintain strict HSE practices and PTW/LOTO for energized work.

Skills

Electrical distribution

Commissioning experience

L1-L5 testing

LOTO procedures

English proficiency

Education

B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering

Technical trade background

Tools

CAD software

Revit

Navisworks

Dalux

Autodesk BIM

Job description

Eltel Networks Oy is a leading provider of critical infrastructure services in the Nordics. We enable the digitalization and electrification of society through reliable solutions for power, communication and renewable energy networks.

Do you want to help deliver the next generation of critical infrastructure on the frontline? Eltel is looking for a hands-on, proactive Commissioning (Cx) Specialist to join our growing Data Center team.

The role focuses heavily on the commissioning levels L1 to L5 of data center electrical systems. You have strong attention to detail, particularly in documentation and reporting.

You can be based at any of Eltel's 50 offices across Finland. We work in a hybrid model whenever the role allows.

• Commissioning Execution (Levels L1-L5): Execute data center commissioning phases from factory acceptance testing (FAT) up to integrated systems testing (IST), covering levels L1, L2, L3, L4, and L5.
• Test Scripting & Documentation: Develop, review, and execute detailed commissioning test scripts, Method Statements, and inspection checklists for electrical infrastructure.
• Electrical System Testing & Energization: Coordinate and execute component and system-level testing for Medium Voltage (MV), Low Voltage (LV), MV & LV Switchgear, Transformers (TX), UPS systems, battery banks, SCADA and BMS/EPMS. Plan and supervise safe live-energization sequences.
• Load Bank & Functional Testing (L4): Manage dynamic functional testing, including load bank testing for UPS and generators, steps-load tests, and heat load testing to validate system stability.
• Integrated Systems Testing (L5 / IST): Attend to comprehensive blackout tests, failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) testing, and redundancy validations to ensure the data center achieves full concurrent maintainability.
• HSE Leadership & Energy Isolation: Maintain rigid adherence to Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) protocols. Manage complex Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols and specialized Permit to Work (PTW) systems to safely isolate energy during operational testing and live phases.

What We Are Looking For

• Technical Expertise: Solid technical understanding of data center electrical distribution systems (MV/LV cabling, TX, RMU, busbar, CB etc.) and backup power solutions (UPS, batteries, and generators).
• Commissioning & Testing Experience: Proven experience in electrical commissioning, technical testing, or quality validation roles within industrial sites, substations, or mission-critical data centers.
• Process Knowledge: Deep familiarity with data center commissioning workflows, standard L1-L5 definitions, and structured testing methodologies.
• Standard & Safety Knowledge: Strong understanding of SFS and IEC standards and practical application of operational Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) methodologies in energized environments.
• Communication skills: Professional communication skills with the ability to operate comfortably in an English/Finnish-speaking project environment.

Desirable Skills

(considered an advantage)

• Education: B.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field (or an applicable strong technical trade background).
• Software Skills: Ability to navigate and work with CAD drawings, 3D models, or digital commissioning platforms (CxPro, Autodesk BIM, Revit, Dalux, Navisworks).
• Industry Experience: Prior deep exposure to high-security or large-scale mission-critical Data Center environments.

Why should you apply to Eltel?

Our professionals describe Eltel as a flexible workplace that offers a wide range of expertise, diverse roles, and a well-balanced mix of freedom and responsibility. At Eltel, people work guided by our core values - always professionally, stronger together, caring for life, and creating new opportunities.

A skilled team around you -

At Eltel, you are never alone. You have a reliable and collaborative team of professionals backing you up. This skilled and reliable team is a source of pride for us - that's why we can successfully handle even large EPC-projects. We encourage open-mindedness and curiosity to continuously find better ways to work.

A workplace where people care and grow stronger together -

Team spirit and peer support consistently receive high marks in Eltel’s employee surveys. At Eltel, people look out for one another, follow safety protocols, and ensure that everyone gets home safely every day. Together, we create a positive working environment and strive for a healthy work-life balance.

Support your professional development -

At Eltel we support your professional growth from day one. We are proud of the long careers our employees have built at Eltel, and we are committed to supporting their career development.

Employee benefits -

Well-being, resilience, and job satisfaction are our key priorities. Eltel offers a wide range of benefits, including ePassi lunch and Flex benefits, a company phone, Auntie mental well-being service, and discounted services such as massage therapy.

Sounds interesting?

For further information, please contact Jesse Korhonen [e-mail] . Email is the most efficient way to send a call request. For general questions regarding the recruitment process or Eltel, please contact [e-mail].

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Why join Eltel?

At Eltel, you will be part of a team delivering some of the most demanding and exciting infrastructure projects in the Nordics. We offer an opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, develop your expertise in mission-critical electrical systems and play a key role in projects that support the digitalization and electrification of society.