Commissioning Manager

Kuok Group Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Commissioning Manager to oversee the validation of data centres, ensuring optimal quality and client satisfaction. This role involves leading safety initiatives, establishing standardized commissioning processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in testing and commissioning, a relevant engineering degree, and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service. Join a dynamic team and contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of data centre operations in the APAC region.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in data centre testing and commissioning.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety culture and compliance in data centre commissioning.
• Develop and manage commissioning plans and procedures.
• Coordinate with teams for smooth project transitions.

Skills

Testing and commissioning of data centres

Project Management

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ASHRAE standards

Job description

This position is for K2 Data Centres, a company under Kuok (Singapore) Limited, based in Singapore.

Purpose of the Role :

We are looking for a Commissioning Manager for the validation of data centres to function with excellent quality and delivered to optimize Client experience based out in Singapore.

Responsibilities :

• Take on the role of a safety leader and foster a culture of safety, security, and compliance throughout all aspects of data centre commissioning and integration in the APAC region.
• Establish standardized processes for commissioning and continuously strive for improvement. Enhance the commissioning program to ensure higher levels of safety, quality, and efficiency while minimizing schedule and cost.
• Establish a standard commissioning procedure based on ASHRAE Level 1 to Level 5 within the region.
• Produce and manage the standard testing and commissioning documents including but not limited to commissioning plan, commissioning programme, test scripts Level 1 to Level 5 & etc.
• Develop customised commissioning plans and commissioning programmes for individual projects.
• Produce specific commissioning scripts for Factory Acceptance Test (FAT, Level 1), Site Acceptable Test (SAT, Level 4) and the final Integrated Systems Testing (IST, Level 5) for individual projects.
• Manage 3rd party commissioning managers or commissioning agents if employed and ensure all deliverables are in place.
• Review all testing and commissioning scripts (Level 1 to Level 5) produced by 3rd party commissioning managers/agents and contractors/suppliers to ensure they are in line with K2 commissioning standards as well as project design requirements.
• Manage the commissioning programme for individual projects to ensure all required commissioning activities are completed on time.
• Attend and lead all factory and site witness tests to ensure all equipment is evaluated and commissioned according to both K2 commissioning standards as well as project design requirements.
• Regularly visit sites on a weekly basis during initial commissioning stages (Level 2 & Level 3).
• Work full time on-site when required during final commissioning stages (Level 4 & Level 5).
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including Technical & Delivery Team and FM Operation Team, to ensure a smooth transition from the final commissioning stage to the initial operation stage.
• Work closely with the general contractor, architect, and engineers to lead the project closeout process.
• Capture valuable lessons learned from commissioning, integration, and closeout activities, and ensure that these insights are integrated into the Basis of Design for future projects.
• Develop, standardize, optimize, and automate processes to support a successful Ready For Service (RFS) phase.
• Develop and review design standards, specifications, and operational procedures to ensure consistency and maximize the reliability of systems.
• Ensure the smooth transfer of ownership for the Safety-in-Design (SiD) final report from the Development team.
• Validate data center infrastructure asset information, ensuring accurate recording and providing necessary documentation.
• Travel within the region to support engineering initiatives, conduct system assessments, perform startup testing, and facilitate the commissioning and turnover process to Critical Operations as required.

Working environment entails:

• Walking job sites which have areas of uneven terrain.
• Work at heights.
• Work in a noisy environment.
• Work in confined spaces.
• Work environment applicable to operation team
  • Regularly lift and/or move items and participate in group lifts.
  • Work shifts longer than eight hours in duration.
  • Co-ordinate body movements when using tools or equipment.
  • May require bending or twisting the body to access equipment while working.
  • Involves performing physical tasks all day.
  • Use hands to manipulate small wires and objects.
  • Push or pull objects into position.

Job requirements

Skills set and Qualifications Requirements:

• 8-10 years of experience in testing and commissioning of data centres.
• Bachelor's in Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
• Certified Data Center Professional and in Project Management.
• Managed start-up, testing and commissioning standard procedures in collaboration with 3rd party commissioning managers/agents on the customer site, managing testing and commissioning based on ASHRAE Level 1 to Level 5 test scripts.
• Achieved enhancement and streamlining of processes, procedures, responsibility matrix, and tools used during a project’s start-up, testing, and commissioning phases.

Interpersonal Requirements:

• Committed to the delivery of excellent customer service.
• Calm manner, able to work under pressure.
• Self-motivated, ability to work on own initiative.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Good attention to detail.
• A team player, able to work with colleagues and clients staff at all levels.