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Mechanical Commissioning Technician

Contract/Freelance
Accomodation, Flights, Travel, 2 meals per/day
Norway
Posted an hour ago

The Opportunity

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

The successful candidates will join an established commissioning team, focusing on Level 1-3 (L1-L3) commissioning of mechanical infrastructure, cooling systems and associated HVAC equipment.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced, hands-on commissioning professionals looking to work on a large-scale mission-critical project.

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.

Consultant
Joseph McTeggart
Joseph McTeggart

Consultant | Energy | Contract

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