Hyperscale Data Centre: Mechanical Commissioning Lead

Hunter Philips Executive Search; Rogaland fylke; On-site; NOK 650,000 - 1,083,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Philips Executive Search is seeking a Mechanical Commissioning/Cx Lead for a brand-new hyperscale data centre project in Rogaland, Norway. You will lead the mechanical package through L1–L5 commissioning, IST and final handover, coordinating with electrical and BMS teams from early construction onward.

The role requires 5–10+ years of experience in mechanical commissioning, with proven hyperscale data centre exposure and strong leadership and QA/QC capabilities.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of mechanical commissioning experience.
• Previous hyperscale data centre experience essential.
• Strong ability to interpret P&IDs, drawings and specs.
• Proven leadership, planning and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead L1–L5 commissioning, IST and handover on a hyperscale data centre project.
• Commission chillers, pumps, CRAH/CRAC units, AHUs, chillers and ventilation systems.
• Drive readiness, testing, tagging, defect management and commissioning programmes.
• Manage mechanical subcontractors, vendors and commissioning teams.
• Coordinate with Electrical, BMS/BAS and Controls teams.
• Lead functional testing and IST failure scenarios at L4/L5 levels.
• Develop commissioning procedures, scripts and handover documents.
• Support integrated testing across mechanical and electrical services.
• Oversee QA/QC and energisation readiness.

Skills

Mechanical commissioning

Leadership

Stakeholder management

HVAC systems

P&IDs interpretation

Tools

BMS/BAS

Job description

Hunter Philips Executive Search is seeking a Mechanical Commissioning/Cx Lead for a brand-new hyperscale data centre project in Rogaland, Norway. You will lead the mechanical package through L1–L5 commissioning, IST and final handover, coordinating with electrical and BMS teams from early construction onward.

The role requires 5–10+ years of experience in mechanical commissioning, with proven hyperscale data centre exposure and strong leadership and QA/QC capabilities.