Technical Team Leader – Mechanical Commissioning (CxA) Datacenter

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Commissioning Technical Team Leader to lead the commissioning delivery team of hyperscale and colocation AI data-centre projects.

The role will provide technical leadership people management and client-facing governance across the complete commissioning lifecycle from L0L6 with a strong focus on L4 Functional Performance Testing (FPT) and L5 Integrated Systems Testing (IST).

This position is site-centric and requires hands-on leadership through Integrated Systems Testing including failure mode and fault tolerance validation ensuring systems meet design intent availability objectives and operational readiness requirements in line with Uptime Institute IEC IEEE and NFPA standards.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Commissioning Leadership

• Spearhead end-to-end commissioning of mission-critical electrical systems including MV/LV utility and distribution systems transformers protection systems switchgear busway systems UPS (static and rotary) battery systems standby generators paralleling gear load bank systems STS PDUs RPPs and critical power distribution.

Integrated Systems Testing & Validation

• Architect and execute IST strategies and scripts aligned with Uptime Institute methodology.
• Lead failure mode testing redundancy validation and fault tolerance demonstrations across black-building partial load and full load testing scenarios.
• Oversee Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for major electrical equipment.
• Direct Functional Performance Testing (FPT) to verify system operation under normal abnormal and failure conditions.

Design Assurance & Technical Review

• Conduct design and peer reviews at all project stages from a commissionability and operational resilience perspective.
• Evaluate electrical schematics single line diagrams protection philosophies and vendor technical submittals to identify and mitigate commissionability risks.

Systems Integration & Controls Validation

• Validate integration of electrical systems with EPMS and BMS platforms verifying alarms trending sequencing interlocks and operational visibility during IST.
• Coordinate with mechanical and IT commissioning teams to ensure holistic system integration and performance.

Project Coordination & Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with project managers construction teams MEP contractors OEMs and client representatives to ensure seamless commissioning delivery.
• Facilitate resolution of technical issues and coordinate across disciplines to maintain programme momentum.

Documentation Compliance & Handover

• Develop and manage commissioning plans execution strategies test scripts procedures checklists issue logs punch lists risk registers and final commissioning reports.
• Ensure strict compliance with Uptime Institute Tier Standards IEC IEEE NFPA NEC and applicable local codes.
• Support client handover and transition to operations with comprehensive systems documentation.

Risk Management & Issue Resolution

• Identify analyse and resolve electrical system deficiencies during commissioning to mitigate risk to programme safety and availability objectives.

Health Safety & Team Leadership

• Enforce site HSE compliance including RAMS reviews toolbox talks and risk assessments.
• Lead mentor and develop commissioning engineers subcontractors and vendors to deliver excellence.

Requirements

• 15 years overall mechanical engineering testing and commissioning experience.

• 8 years data-center or mission-critical mechanical commissioning experience.

• Proven leadership of at least 2 complete L2 to L5 commissioning cycles.

• Proven experience of leading at least 2 ISTs of hyperscale datacenter projects.

• Experience managing 1520 Cx engineers.

• Strong hands-on knowledge of HVAC chilled-water systems cooling towers CRAH/CRAC BMS/controls fuel systems fire protection and utilities.

• Experience with high-density/liquid cooling is highly desirable.

• Strong understanding of Uptime Institute ASHRAE NFPA and applicable local codes/standards.

• Strong knowledge of Sequence of Operations controls integration TAB hydronic balancing and failure-mode testing.

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

• Strong client-facing communication and technical leadership skills.

Qualifications :

Preferred Certifications

CxA/CBCP CDCP/CDCS Uptime Institute ATD ASHRAE-related credentials

Ideal Background

Hyperscale/colocation data centers mission-critical facilities semiconductor pharmaceutical/biopharma advanced manufacturing or other high-availability facilities.

Additional Information :

At FPC were not just a companywere a thriving community where innovation flourishes ideas are celebrated and careers are shaped. When you join us you become part of a dynamic team that:

• Shapes the Future: Work on groundbreaking projects that are redefining industries with sustainability cutting-edge technology and bold ambition.

• Supports Your Growth: From leadership training to cross-functional collaboration we prioritize your professional development and empower you to explore new ideas take initiative and grow in your career.

• Values Balance and Inclusion: We celebrate diversity foster collaboration and ensure every voice is heardwhile maintaining a strong commitment to work-life balance.

• Creates Impact: Contribute to the delivery of iconic high-performance buildings and innovative solutions that have a lasting positive impact on the world.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time