Commissioning Engineer

FairPlay Engineering; IJmuiden; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FairPlay Engineering is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to join our international team and drive testing, commissioning, verification, and optimization of complete emergency power installations for data centres and critical facilities.

You will work closely with engineering, project, and installation teams, traveling up to 70% to delivery sites worldwide, ensuring systems perform safely, reliably, and in compliance with applicable standards. Fluency in English required.

Qualifications

• MBO Level 4 qualification or equivalent technical education.
• At least 3 years of experience as a Commissioning Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Troubleshooting Engineer, or a similar technical role.
• Strong background in electrical engineering and power systems.
• Ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the primary technical contact for customers during commissioning activities.
• Planning, coordinating, and executing FAT (Factory Acceptance Tests) and SAT (Site Acceptance Tests).
• Testing and validating generators and complete emergency power systems.
• Troubleshooting technical issues and implementing effective solutions during commissioning.
• Configuring and testing generator control systems and automatic power transfer functions.
• Commissioning synchronization systems for multiple generator installations.
• Using advanced monitoring and data logging tools to analyze performance and identify faults.
• Verifying compliance with project requirements, technical specifications, and applicable standards.
• Preparing commissioning reports, test records, and system validation documentation.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power systems

Schematic reading

Generator control platforms

Travel willingness

Field service engineering

Education

MBO Level 4 or equivalent

Tools

DEIF

ComAp

Deep Sea Electronics (DSE)

Job description

Ready to power some of the world's most critical facilities?

Imagine being responsible for testing, commissioning, and optimizing emergency power systems that keep data centres, hospitals, airports, and other mission-critical facilities running when it matters most. From generators and switchgear to advanced control systems, your expertise will ensure reliable backup power solutions are delivered safely and efficiently across the globe.

Commissioning Engineer | Data Centres & Emergency Power Systems

About the Company

Our client is a specialist in critical power solutions, delivering complex emergency power systems for mission-critical environments worldwide. Their projects range from large-scale data centres to other demanding installations where reliability, safety, and continuous operation are essential.

Working within a highly skilled international team, they design, test, commission, and support advanced backup power installations that help organizations stay operational under all circumstances.

What Will You Do?

As a Commissioning Engineer, you will be responsible for the testing, commissioning, verification, and optimization of complete emergency power installations. Working closely with engineering, project, and installation teams, you will ensure every system performs safely, reliably, and in compliance with project specifications and industry standards.

Your responsibilities include:

• Acting as the primary technical contact for customers during commissioning activities.
• Planning, coordinating, and executing FAT (Factory Acceptance Tests) and SAT (Site Acceptance Tests).
• Testing and validating generators and complete emergency power systems.
• Troubleshooting technical issues and implementing effective solutions during commissioning.
• Configuring and testing generator control systems and automatic power transfer functions.
• Commissioning synchronization systems for multiple generator installations.
• Using advanced monitoring and data logging tools to analyze performance and identify faults.
• Commissioning fuel systems and associated auxiliary equipment.
• Verifying compliance with project requirements, technical specifications, and applicable standards.
• Preparing commissioning reports, test records, and system validation documentation.

What Do You Bring?

• MBO Level 4 qualification or equivalent technical education and working level.
• At least 3 years of experience as a Commissioning Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Troubleshooting Engineer, or a similar technical role.
• Strong background in electrical engineering and power systems.
• Ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot electrical schematics.
• Hands-on experience with electrical installations, wiring, and testing activities.
• Experience with generator control platforms such as DEIF, ComAp, or Deep Sea Electronics (DSE).
• Good command of the English language, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to travel internationally for approximately 70% of the time.
• Flexibility, independence, and a proactive mindset.

What Do You Get in Return?

• The opportunity to work on highly technical and complex international projects.
• Exposure to state-of-the-art emergency power and data centre infrastructure.
• A high level of responsibility and autonomy within your role.
• Collaboration with experienced engineering and commissioning professionals.
• International travel and the chance to work in diverse environments around the world.
• Long-term career development within a growing and technically advanced organization.