Overview
The Commissioning Engineer (Electrical) in the PS department will support CxS Nordics at the Stargate Norway data centre near Narvik, carrying out Level 2 installation verification and Level 3 equipment start-up and functional testing. The role covers the electrical power chain from medium-voltage intake through rack power, with work scheduled on a 3-weeks-on/1-week-off rotation
Responsibilities
– Verify electrical installations against approved drawings, single-line diagrams, equipment ratings, labelling and cable schedules; record redlines and deviations.
– Inspect cable routing, terminations, glanding, torque marking, segregation, earthing and bonding; witness or perform electrical test measurements.
– Review FAT and installer test records, complete and sign L2 checklists, and raise and track punch items in the commissioning system.
– Prepare and follow energisation plans, switching programmes, permits and lockout/tagout requirements.
– Support first energisation and equipment-level start-up of MV/LV switchgear, transformers and distribution equipment.
– Witness vendor start-up of UPS, batteries, generators and ATS; verify alarms, indications, interlocks and transfer sequences.
– Execute functional tests, record results, close punch items and provide complete documentation for handover to Level 4.
Required education
Qualified electrician, electrical technician or electrical engineer with relevant electrical training. Equivalent practical qualifications may be considered where supported by substantial commissioning experience.
Required experience
At least five years of electrical commissioning experience, including required data centre experience and hands-on MV/LV testing and energisation. Experience with switchgear, transformers, UPS and batteries, generators, ATS, distribution systems, protection relays and commissioning documentation is required. Candidates should be able to work independently and begin testing with minimal onboarding.
Additional requirements
Good written and spoken English is required; a Scandinavian language is an advantage. FSE and switching authorisation are required, with HV switching certification advantageous. Before travelling to Narvik, candidates must have a Norwegian D-number with an ID check booked, a Norwegian HMS card and an A1 certificate. The role is site-based near Narvik, with client-provided accommodation and a 3-weeks-on/1-week-off rotation.
Skills
- Electrical Commissioning
- Mv
- Lv Testing
- Energisation
- Commissioning Documentation
- Data Centres
Candidates are required to have an EU passport.
