Commissioning (CX) Engineer (Data Center)

PT Talenta Eksekutif Asia; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 350,000,000 - 550,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PT Talenta Eksekutif Asia is seeking a Senior CX Engineer for data centre projects in Indonesia. You will lead end-to-end commissioning across electrical, mechanical, BMS, and power systems, guiding FAT/SAT, IST, and client acceptance to ensure mission-critical readiness.

You will coordinate with engineers, vendors, and contractors, oversee test scripts and documentation, and drive issue resolution during pre-functional and final commissioning windows, including after-hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, automation engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of data centre commissioning or mission-critical testing experience.
• Proven track record leading commissioning for large-scale data centres.
• Strong knowledge of FAT, SAT, FPT, IST and commissioning docs.
• Solid knowledge of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, fire protection, BMS, and MEP systems.
• Experience with load bank testing, generator synchronization, UPS testing, power validation, blackout simulations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willing to travel frequently and work evenings/weekends when required.
• Professional proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop commissioning strategies, master test plans, procedures, and scripts.
• Plan and oversee FAT, SAT, pre-commissioning, FPT, IST, and final commissioning.
• Prepare commissioning documentation, testing procedures, and deliverables.
• Define commissioning equipment requirements, testing tools, and BOQ.
• Coordinate with suppliers, subcontractors, and testing vendors.
• Lead on-site commissioning across electrical, mechanical, HVAC, fire protection, BMS, and MEP systems.
• Supervise subcontractors during testing, troubleshooting, and validation.
• Conduct IST, power failure simulations, redundancy validation, and performance testing.
• Identify issues, manage punch-lists, and verify resolution before handover.
• Serve as technical liaison with clients and stakeholders throughout phases.
• Prepare reports and final acceptance records for client hand-over.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, timely delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Work under pressure

Travel flexibility

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

South Jakarta, Indonesia.

Client Overview

Our client is a global technology company operating in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry, specializing in digital infrastructure, enterprise technology solutions, and mission-critical facilities. The organization delivers end-to-end infrastructure solutions across telecommunications, cloud computing, data centres, enterprise networks, and intelligent digital platforms. With operations spanning multiple countries and large-scale engineering projects, the company partners with enterprise clients, consultants, and contractors to develop highly reliable mission-critical infrastructure. As the organization continues to expand its data-center delivery capabilities, it is seeking experienced commissioning professionals to lead integrated systems testing, validate operational readiness, and ensure successful project hand-overs across large-scale data-centre developments.

Job Role

The Commissioning (CX) Engineer (Data Centre) is responsible for planning, coordinating, and leading the end-to-end commissioning process for large-scale data centre infrastructure projects. This role oversees testing strategies, system validation, commissioning documentation, subcontractor coordination, and integrated systems testing to ensure all facility systems perform in accordance with design specifications, operational requirements, and industry standards. Working closely with project teams, consultants, contractors, equipment vendors, and clients, the successful candidate will lead commissioning activities from pre-functional testing through final integrated systems testing and client acceptance. The role plays a critical part in ensuring operational reliability, mitigating technical risks, and delivering mission-critical facilities that meet the highest standards of performance and quality. This position is ideal for experienced commissioning professionals with strong expertise in data centre infrastructure, MEP systems, integrated systems testing, and mission-critical project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commissioning strategies, master test plans, commissioning procedures, and detailed test scripts for all phases of data centre commissioning.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), pre-commissioning, functional performance testing, integrated systems testing (IST), and final commissioning activities.
• Prepare commissioning documentation, testing procedures, method statements, and project deliverables to ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
• Define commissioning equipment requirements, testing tools, and Bill of Quantities (BOQ) for load banks, testing instruments, and specialised commissioning resources.
• Coordinate with equipment suppliers, subcontractors, and testing vendors to support commissioning schedules, logistics, and technical execution.
• Lead on-site commissioning activities involving electrical, mechanical, HVAC, fire protection, Building Management Systems (BMS), and other mission-critical facility systems.
• Supervise subcontractors, contractors, and commissioning teams during testing, troubleshooting, and system validation activities.
• Conduct integrated systems testing, power failure simulations, redundancy validation, operational sequence verification, and performance testing to ensure facility readiness.
• Identify commissioning issues, manage punch-list items, recommend corrective actions, and verify resolution prior to project handover.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison with clients, consultants, and project stakeholders throughout commissioning, testing, and acceptance phases.
• Prepare commissioning reports, testing documentation, and final acceptance records to support successful project completion and client hand-over.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and project management teams to ensure safe, efficient, and timely delivery of mission-critical infrastructure projects.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in data centre commissioning, MEP testing, quality assurance, or mission-critical facility commissioning.
• Proven experience leading commissioning activities for large-scale data centre or mission-critical infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of commissioning methodologies, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), Functional Performance Testing (FPT), Integrated Systems Testing (IST), and commissioning documentation.
• Solid knowledge of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, fire protection, Building Management Systems (BMS), and integrated MEP systems.
• Experience conducting load bank testing, generator synchronization, UPS testing, power system validation, blackout simulations, and operational readiness assessments.
• Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work under pressure and lead commissioning activities during critical testing windows, including evenings or weekends when required.
• Willing to travel frequently and support on-site project execution.
• Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

Job Code: #822