Data Center Commissioning Lead (Mission-Critical Systems)

SGS; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS is seeking a Commissioning Lead to manage end-to-end commissioning for large-scale data center projects in Saudi Arabia. The role requires deep technical expertise in mission-critical infrastructure, strong coordination, and hands-on leadership across all commissioning phases to ensure systems are delivered safely and operationally ready.

The successful candidate will develop commissioning plans, oversee electrical, mechanical, and building management systems, lead IST, coordinate with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Services Engineering.
• 10–15 years of overall experience in MEP/commissioning.
• Minimum 5–7 years in data center commissioning, preferably hyperscale or colocation projects.
• Proven experience managing large, complex, mission-critical facilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Commissioning Plan, procedures, test scripts, schedules, and reports in alignment with project milestones.
• Oversee commissioning of all data center mission-critical systems, including electrical (MV/LV, generators, UPS, switchgear, ATS/STSs), mechanical (chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, cooling towers), BMS, fire detection and suppression, ELV, DCIM, and security systems.
• Lead and execute Integrated Systems Testing (IST) and site-wide testing to validate redundancy, resilience, and performance under various operating scenarios.
• Coordinate closely with design consultants, EPC contractors, vendors, authorities, and client teams to ensure seamless execution of commissioning activities.
• Review, monitor, and approve contractor commissioning documentation, method statements, test procedures, and results.
• Chair commissioning and interface meetings, manage issue logs, punch lists, and ensure timely resolution and close-out of all commissioning findings.
• Ensure compliance with international standards (ASHRAE, Uptime Institute, NFPA, IEC, IEEE), project specifications, client requirements, and local KSA regulations.
• Enforce strict HSE compliance during all commissioning and testing activities.
• Support Tier certification processes (if applicable) and client inspections.
• Ensure accurate and complete commissioning records, support preparation of O&M manuals, as-built documentation, training programs, and final handover to operations teams.
• Lead client acceptance testing and obtain final system sign-off.
• Lead and manage the entire commissioning lifecycle, including commissioning planning, pre-commissioning, functional testing, integrated systems testing (IST), final acceptance, and handover.

Skills

Deep technical expertise

Coordination

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Services Engineering

CxA, PMP, Uptime Accredited Tier Specialist

10–15 years of experience in MEP/commissioning

5–7 years in data center commissioning

Job description

SGS is seeking a Commissioning Lead to manage end-to-end commissioning for large-scale data center projects in Saudi Arabia. The role requires deep technical expertise in mission-critical infrastructure, strong coordination, and hands-on leadership across all commissioning phases to ensure systems are delivered safely and operationally ready.

The successful candidate will develop commissioning plans, oversee electrical, mechanical, and building management systems, lead IST, coordinate with