Global Commissioning Engineer, Critical Power Systems

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

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.