Job Title: Electrical Commissioning Engineer
Location: Germany (On-Site)
Start Date: End of February / Beginning of March
Duration: Until end of July (project completion)
Contract Type: Fixed-term project assignment
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer to support the commissioning and start-up of diesel generators for a data centre project in Germany. The successful candidate will join an on-site team and take responsibility for ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant commissioning activities through to project completion.
This role requires a strong electrical background, with minimal controls scope (controls are primarily managed by the customer).
Key Responsibilities
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Execute commissioning and start-up activities for diesel generator systems
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Perform electrical testing, validation, and troubleshooting of generator systems
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Ensure compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and commissioning procedures
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Coordinate with site teams and client representatives during start-up activities
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Identify and resolve technical issues during the commissioning phase
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Support documentation and handover procedures
Requirements
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Strong electrical commissioning background (electrical focus)
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Proven experience commissioning diesel generator systems, ideally within data centre or critical power environments
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Solid understanding of power generation systems and associated electrical components
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Ability to work independently on-site within a project-driven environment
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Fluency in English
Preferred Experience
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Experience with Cummins generator equipment (advantageous but not essential)
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Prior data centre commissioning experience
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Experience working on large-scale or mission-critical facilities