Commissioning manager (switchgear)

Darwin Recruitment; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Darwin Recruitment seeks a Commissioning Support Engineer – Switchgear for a large-scale data centre programme in Helsinki, Finland. The role focuses on commissioning electrical switchgear and critical power infrastructure across three buildings, with a multi-year outlook and potential for additional resources.

The position involves Level 3 testing and commissioning activities, UPS systems experience, and collaboration with CXA and OEMs on site.

Qualifications

• Hands-on electrical switchgear commissioning in data centres.
• Level 3 electrical testing and commissioning experience.
• Experience with UPS or critical power equipment.
• Ability to interpret commissioning procedures.

Responsibilities

• Commission electrical switchgear within data centre environments.
• Perform Level 3 electrical tests and commissioning activities.
• Support CXA and vendor during commissioning on site.

Skills

Electrical switchgear

Level 3 testing

UPS systems

Test procedures

OEM switchgear

Data centre project

Level 4 commissioning

Rotational shift

Site Helsinki

Hyperscale data centre

Job description

Commissioning Support Engineer – Switchgear

Client Location – Helsinki, Finland

Client Industry – Data Centres / Electrical Infrastructure

Contract Length – 12 months initially, with potential for 3+ years

Contract type – Freelance / Contractor

Project focus

Working on a large-scale data centre programme on three buildings in Helsinki, supporting the commissioning of electrical switchgear and associated critical power infrastructure.

The programme is expected to run for several years, with potential for additional commissioning resources as the project develops.

Key skills and Experience required

• Proven hands-on experience commissioning electrical switchgear within data centre, mission-critical or similar environments
• Strong experience carrying out Level 3 electrical testing and commissioning activities
• Experience commissioning UPS systems and/or other critical power equipment is highly relevant
• Ability to interpret and work through electrical testing and commissioning procedures
• Experience working with switchgear from manufacturers such as Schneider, Vertiv or comparable OEMs
• Background with an electrical equipment manufacturer, commissioning agent, specialist commissioning contractor or major data centre project
• Understanding of Level 4 commissioning processes, with the ability to support the CXA and vendor as commissioning responsibilities progress
• Comfortable working on a 10 days on / 4 days off rotation, with approximately 10-hour working days
• Available to work on a long-term site-based contract in the Helsinki area
• Previous hyperscale or Microsoft data centre experience is advantageous but not essential