Commissioning Support Engineer – Switchgear

Client Location – Helsinki, Finland

Client Industry – Data Centres / Electrical Infrastructure

Contract Length – 12 months initially, with potential for 3+ years

Contract type – Freelance / Contractor

Project focus

Working on a large-scale data centre programme on three buildings in Helsinki, supporting the commissioning of electrical switchgear and associated critical power infrastructure.

The programme is expected to run for several years, with potential for additional commissioning resources as the project develops.

Key skills and Experience required

• Proven hands-on experience commissioning electrical switchgear within data centre, mission-critical or similar environments
• Strong experience carrying out Level 3 electrical testing and commissioning activities
• Experience commissioning UPS systems and/or other critical power equipment is highly relevant
• Ability to interpret and work through electrical testing and commissioning procedures
• Experience working with switchgear from manufacturers such as Schneider, Vertiv or comparable OEMs
• Background with an electrical equipment manufacturer, commissioning agent, specialist commissioning contractor or major data centre project
• Understanding of Level 4 commissioning processes, with the ability to support the CXA and vendor as commissioning responsibilities progress
• Comfortable working on a 10 days on / 4 days off rotation, with approximately 10-hour working days
• Available to work on a long-term site-based contract in the Helsinki area
• Previous hyperscale or Microsoft data centre experience is advantageous but not essential

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Harry Doyle