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.