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Electrical Commissioning Technician`

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

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting experienced Electrical 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 critical electrical infrastructure, power distribution systems and associated 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 electrical commissioning activities in accordance with approved commissioning plans and procedures.

  • Review FAT documentation, electrical drawings, technical submittals and commissioning requirements (L1).

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

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

  • Test and verify LV/MV switchgear, distribution boards, transformers, circuit breakers and associated protection systems.

  • Support commissioning of UPS systems, batteries, ATS and electrical transfer arrangements.

  • Assist with generator commissioning, load-bank testing and power transfer verification.

  • Verify electrical protection, interlocks, alarms and control sequences.

  • Work alongside BMS teams to support point-to-point testing, alarm verification and system integration.

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

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

  • Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors and engineers to resolve electrical commissioning issues.

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

Requirements

  • Proven experience as an Electrical Commissioning Technician, Engineer or equivalent.

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

  • Strong technical knowledge of LV/MV electrical distribution systems, switchgear, UPS, generators and associated infrastructure.

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

  • Experience with electrical inspections, functional testing, equipment start-up and fault finding.

  • Ability to interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams and commissioning procedures.

  • Familiarity with CxPlanner or equivalent commissioning management software.

  • Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems 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 testing UPS systems, generators, ATS, protection relays and LV/MV switchgear.

  • Knowledge of BMS integration, electrical controls and system interlocks.

  • Experience supporting vendor testing and commissioning activities.

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

Consultant
Joseph McTeggart
Joseph McTeggart

Consultant | Energy | Contract

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