Data Center Commissioning Lead (Critical Systems)

Confidential; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 800,000,000 - 1,100,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential (International Engineering & Consulting Firm) seeks an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead the integrated commissioning programme for all critical systems across a Data Center in Indonesia.

You will oversee planning, coordination, and execution from pre-commissioning through IST to ready-for-service and handover, ensuring UPS, generators, AHUs, chillers, HV/LV, BMS, and ELV systems meet specifications for client acceptance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in MEP commissioning, with at least 5 years on mission-critical or Data Center projects.
• In-depth knowledge of Data Center critical systems: UPS, generators, AHUs, chillers, HV/LV power, BMS, and ELV.
• Proven ability to develop and manage complex commissioning programmes to tight schedules.
• Experience with Uptime Institute, TIA-942, or equivalent Data Center commissioning standards.
• Strong technical writing skills for procedures, test s, and handover documentation.
• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia.
• Chartered Engineer (PII or IET equivalent) preferred.
• Familiarity with Indonesian electrical standards and PLN grid connection requirements

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the commissioning plan, including phasing, resource requirements, and test schedules.
• Lead pre-commissioning, functional testing, integrated testing (IST), and acceptance testing activities.
• Coordinate with MEP contractors, OEMs, and specialist vendors to execute commissioning test procedures.
• Prepare, review, and approve commissioning procedures, test s, and acceptance criteria.
• Manage commissioning documentation including punch lists, test records, and certificates of completion.
• Interface with the construction team to ensure systems are ready for commissioning handover.
• Track commissioning progress against the RFS milestone schedule and report to the Programme Director.
• Manage defects identified during commissioning and ensure timely resolution prior to handover.
• Coordinate with the client's operations team for operational readiness and training activities.
• Ensure commissioning activities comply with Data Center standards (e.g., Uptime Institute, TIA-942) and Indonesian regulations.

Skills

Commissioning management

Data center systems

Project coordination

Technical writing

English

Bahasa Indonesia

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (PII or IET) preferred

Tools

BMS

Testing equipment

ELV systems

Job description

Confidential (International Engineering & Consulting Firm) seeks an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead the integrated commissioning programme for all critical systems across a Data Center in Indonesia.

You will oversee planning, coordination, and execution from pre-commissioning through IST to ready-for-service and handover, ensuring UPS, generators, AHUs, chillers, HV/LV, BMS, and ELV systems meet specifications for client acceptance.