Commissioning manager (switchgear)

Darwin Engineering; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

Darwin Engineering in Helsinki seeks a Commissioning Support Engineer for switchgear on a major data centre programme. You will support commissioning of electrical switchgear and critical power infrastructure across three buildings, in a long-running project with potential for additional resources.

The role requires hands-on Level 3 electrical testing, UPS commissioning experience, and familiarity with manufacturers such as Schneider or Vertiv.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience commissioning electrical switchgear within data centre or mission-critical environments.
• Strong experience performing Level 3 electrical testing and commissioning activities.
• Experience commissioning UPS and 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 or major data centre project.

Responsibilities

• Support commissioning of electrical switchgear and critical power infrastructure across three Helsinki buildings.
• Perform Level 3 electrical tests and oversee commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with CXA and vendors as commissioning progresses.
• Work on a long-term site-based contract in the Helsinki area.

Skills

Electrical switchgear commissioning

Level 3 electrical testing

UPS systems commissioning

Interpret testing procedures

Vendor coordination

Data centre projects

Tools

Schneider

Vertiv

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