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.