Commissioning Lead (Electrical)
Core
Lead the commissioning strategy and execution governance for critical electrical infrastructure in advanced, liquid-cooled data centres, ensuring safe energization, testing, and integration of power systems.
Role type
Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer (Critical Power)
Builds
Critical power systems for hyperscale data centres
Domain
Data Centre Infrastructure / Electrical Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Commissioning strategy development, MV/LV power distribution expertise, UPS system integration, Standby generation management, ATS/STS/switchgear configuration, Busways and rack power distribution, Earthing and bonding systems, EPMS/SCADA integration, Electrical commissioning script authoring, Black-building and power restoration testing, Load bank and live IT load testing, Acceptance criteria definition, Regional commissioning oversight, Method statement review, Critical energization witnessing, Integrated Systems Testing (IST) leadership, HV/LV safety systems of work, Lock-out/tag-out enforcement, Switching authority management, Permit procedure compliance, Electrical failure mode analysis, Redundancy testing, Load progression strategies, SCADA/EPMS monitoring, Tier III/IV facility delivery experience
Preferred skills
HV authorisation, Decisive safety-led mindset, Technical writing, Procedural clarity, Project pressure management, Travel for FATs/IST
Technologies
SCADA, EPMS, UPS (static/rotary), ATS, STS, Busways, Rack power distribution
Responsibilities
Develop and own electrical commissioning strategy, Define energisation sequences and safety philosophies, Author and approve electrical commissioning scripts and test procedures, Govern commissioning execution by regional teams, Witness critical energisation and integrated tests, Lead electrical contribution to Integrated Systems Testing (IST), Ensure safe systems of work for HV/LV activities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
