Electrical Commissioning Technician

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed