Job Title: Data Centre Electrical Commissioning Manager (Contract)
Location: Istanbul, Turkey (On-site)
Employment Type: Contract (Minimum 3 months, with possibility of extension)
MUST BE AVAILABLE TO START IMMEDIATELY
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Data Centre Electrical Commissioning (Cx) Manager to lead and manage the electrical commissioning process for our state-of-the-art data centre facility in Istanbul, Turkey.
As a key contractor on-site, you will be responsible for driving the commissioning program from Level 1 (Factory Acceptance Testing) through to Level 5 (Integrated Systems Testing / IST). You will ensure all mission-critical electrical power systems-including MV/LV distribution, UPS systems, generators, STS, switchgear, and EPMS-are rigorously tested, validated, and documented to meet strict Uptime Institute Tier standards, local Turkish regulations, and international industry codes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and Manage Cx Process: Oversee and drive the end-to-end commissioning process (L1 to L5) for complex electrical infrastructure and critical power distribution systems.
- Planning & Scheduling: Develop, refine, and execute comprehensive electrical commissioning plans, procedures, and schedules aligned with project milestones.
- Technical Quality Control: Review and approve electrical test scripts (including load bank testing, step-loads, and black-building tests) and reports to verify full compliance.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with design teams, the general contractor, electrical subcontractors, and client operations to resolve complex technical issues and defects.
- Safety Leadership: Coordinate and witness site inspections and functional performance testing, ensuring strict adherence to electrical safety, Lockout-Tagout (LOTO), and safe switching procedures.
- Resource & Team Management: Manage onsite electrical commissioning resources, assigning tasks and mentoring junior commissioning engineers.
- Reporting & Handover: Provide clear, regular progress and defect reports to senior management and support the seamless handover to the operations team with comprehensive technical documentation and training.
Qualifications & Experience
- Education: BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering or a highly related Building Services Engineering discipline.
- Experience: 10+ years of experience in building services or electrical engineering, with a strong, proven track record in a leadership or management role specifically within critical environments (Data Centres preferred).
- Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of MV/LV switchgear, Diesel Generators, UPS systems, Battery systems, Static Transfer Switches (STS), EPMS/SCADA systems, and protection relay coordination.
- Standards & Codes: Solid understanding of commissioning standards and guidelines (e.g., IEEE, IEC, ASHRAE, and Uptime Institute Tier standards).
- Software Competency: Familiarity with online project management, QA/QC, and commissioning/handover software platforms.
- Language & Communication: Excellent communication and leadership skills in English. Professional proficiency in Turkish is highly advantageous for communicating with local utility providers, subcontractors, and authorities.
- Certifications: Professional electrical or commissioning certifications (e.g., CSA, NEBB, BCA, ACG, or equivalent electrical testing credentials) are highly advantageous.
What We Offer
- Impactful Work: The opportunity to lead electrical commissioning on a high-profile, technically challenging mission-critical project in a rapidly expanding digital market.
- Collaborative Environment: Work within a highly professional, collaborative, and supportive team focused on technical excellence.
- Competitive Contract Rate: A competitive contractor rate reflecting your specialized data centre electrical expertise.
Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Nick Rands