Mechanical Commissioning Technician

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