Senior Mechanical SAP - Safe Systems of Work Lead

Global Commissioning Limited; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Commissioning Limited in Ireland is seeking a Senior Authorised Person – Mechanical (SAP) to lead safe control of hazardous energy for complex mechanical and electro‑mechanical systems in data centres and high‑risk facilities.

You will drive Safe Systems of Work, mentor mechanical teams, and coordinate with electrical, vendors and safety teams to ensure compliant planning, testing and handover of critical systems.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognised mechanical trade apprenticeship or equivalent hands‑on mechanical qualification.
• CSCS / Safe Pass.
• SMSTS or SSSTS.
• Desirable: HNC, HND, or BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Desirable: Certified Mechanical AP/SAP training.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Senior Authorised Person for mechanical systems, managing and enforcing Global Commissioning’s Safe Systems of Work.
• Implement and control mechanical isolations, lock‑out/tag‑out (LOTO), drain‑downs, pressure relief, testing, and safe reinstatement.
• Issue, manage, suspend, and cancel mechanical Permits to Work and associated safety documentation.
• Review and approve RAMS for mechanical works.
• Oversee pre‑functional testing, pressure testing, flushing, chemical cleaning, and commissioning readiness activities.
• Attend and contribute to commissioning, coordination, and safety meetings.
• Coordinate mechanical commissioning activities with electrical and controls teams.
• Attend and support Functional Performance Testing (FPT) of critical systems.
• Carry out final inspections and “white glove” reviews prior to system handover.
• Ensure compliance with site safety procedures, mechanical standards, and applicable legislation.
• Maintain effective communication between contractors, vendors, and client stakeholders.
• Support incident response, emergency situations, and high‑risk operations when required.

Skills

Senior Authorised Person

Mechanical isolations

Hazardous energy control

HVAC systems

Pressure systems

Rotating equipment

LOTO

HSA compliance

Microsoft Office

Education

Mechanical trade apprenticeship

Tools

Cx Plans

FAT

SAT

ITPs

Job description

Global Commissioning Limited in Ireland is seeking a Senior Authorised Person – Mechanical (SAP) to lead safe control of hazardous energy for complex mechanical and electro‑mechanical systems in data centres and high‑risk facilities.

You will drive Safe Systems of Work, mentor mechanical teams, and coordinate with electrical, vendors and safety teams to ensure compliant planning, testing and handover of critical systems.