Mechanical Commissioning Technician

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Norway; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Mechanical Commissioning Technician to support the commissioning of a major hyperscale data centre in Northern Norway. You will perform L1-L3 commissioning activities, review documentation, and coordinate with vendors and BMS teams to ensure successful start-up and testing of HVAC systems.

Candidates should have hands-on data centre commissioning experience, familiarity with CxPlanner, and be available for the 19/9 rotation in Northern Norway.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering L1-L3 mechanical commissioning.
• Hands-on experience with HVAC, chilled-water systems and pumps.
• Experience on data centres or similar critical environments.
• Experience with commissioning scripts, functional testing, inspections and start-up.
• Familiarity with CxPlanner or equivalent tool.

Responsibilities

• Carry out L1-L3 mechanical commissioning activities per plans and procedures.
• Review FAT docs, submittals, O&M manuals and commissioning requirements (L1).
• Complete mechanical installation inspections, walkdowns, equipment verification and checklists (L2).
• Support vendor start-up, pre-functional checks and functional testing (L3).
• Commission and test chillers, pumps, chilled-water systems, CRAH/CRAC, AHUs and related HVAC equipment.
• Verify cooling system operation, hydronic performance, airflow and heat rejection systems.
• Work with BMS teams to verify control sequences, setpoints, alarms and operation.
• Identify defects, track punch-list items, maintain commissioning records.
• Provide daily progress updates and join commissioning coordination meetings.
• Support wider commissioning team with documentation for L4/L5 readiness.

Skills

Mechanical commissioning

L1-L3 commissioning

HVAC knowledge

Data centre experience

Testing & start-up

CxPlanner

Defect troubleshooting

Vendor coordination

EU passport

Tools

CxPlanner

Job description

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting experienced Mechanical Commissioning Technicians to support the commissioning of a major hyperscale data centre development in Northern Norway.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out L1-L3 mechanical commissioning activities in accordance with approved commissioning plans and procedures.


• Review FAT documentation, technical submittals, O&M manuals and commissioning requirements (L1).


• Complete mechanical installation inspections, walkdowns, equipment verification and associated checklists (L2).


• Support vendor start-up, pre-functional checks and functional testing of mechanical systems (L3).


• Commission and test chillers, pumps, chilled-water systems, CRAH/CRAC units, AHUs and associated HVAC equipment.


• Verify cooling system operation, hydronic performance, airflow and heat rejection systems.


• Work alongside BMS teams to verify control sequences, setpoints, alarms and equipment operation.


• Identify, record and track defects, outstanding works and commissioning punch-list items.


• Maintain commissioning records, test scripts, checklists and supporting evidence using CxPlanner.


• Provide daily progress updates and participate in commissioning coordination meetings.


• Support the wider commissioning team with documentation and readiness for subsequent L4/L5 activities.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Commissioning Technician, Engineer or equivalent.


• Demonstrable hands-on experience delivering L1-L3 mechanical commissioning.


• Strong knowledge of HVAC, chilled-water systems, cooling plant, pumps and associated mechanical infrastructure.


• Previous commissioning experience on data centres or comparable critical environments.


• Experience working with commissioning scripts, functional testing, inspections and equipment start-up.


• Familiarity with CxPlanner or equivalent commissioning management software.


• Ability to identify mechanical defects, troubleshoot system issues and coordinate with vendors and subcontractors.


• EU passport required.


• Availability to work the 19/9 rotation in Northern Norway.

Desirable Experience

• Previous hyperscale data centre commissioning experience.


• Experience commissioning Daikin chillers and associated cooling systems.


• Familiarity with BMS integration and mechanical controls.


• Background in pharmaceutical, nuclear or other large-scale industrial commissioning environments