Mechanical Commissioning lead at Clear in European Union (Remote)

Location: Stavanger, Norway

Project: Major Data Center

Duration: Minimum 18 months contract

Rotation: 17 days on / 5 days off preferred; 10/4 may also be considered

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Commissioning Lead to join a major data center project in Stavanger, Norway, working on behalf of the General Contractor (GC).

This is a long-term opportunity requiring a minimum 18-month commitment. We are looking for a mechanically qualified commissioning professional who is hands-on, site-based and comfortable working through demanding project periods.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage mechanical commissioning activities from L1 through L5.
• Be hands-on and site-based, actively driving commissioning activities and supporting the wider project team.
• Work effectively through demanding project periods and maintain a strong focus on programme delivery.
• Chase and coordinate vendor documentation and commissioning deliverables.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with the GC, subcontractors, specialist vendors, engineering teams and client representatives.
• Review mechanical systems and equipment for commissioning readiness.
• Carry out and oversee hands-on testing, verification and functional performance testing.
• Support integrated systems testing and higher-level commissioning activities where required.
• Identify, troubleshoot and drive resolution of mechanical commissioning issues.
• Manage defects, punch-list items and outstanding commissioning activities through to close-out.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Commissioning Lead on large-scale data center projects.
• Minimum 18 months' experience working on a major data center project.
• Strong GC-side delivery experience is preferred.
• Candidates whose experience is solely from the CxA/Commissioning Agent side may not be suitable for this role.
• Demonstrable experience delivering mechanical commissioning through L1–L5.
• Strong hands-on commissioning experience with a site-based approach.
• Experience developing and managing commissioning scripts, tagging trackers and commissioning documentation.
• Proven ability to drive tag closure, construction completion and commissioning readiness.
• Experience coordinating vendor documentation and commissioning deliverables.
• Confident organising and leading commissioning meetings.
• Relevant Mechanical qualification is essential.
• Strong understanding of data center commissioning processes and requirements.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure during demanding project periods.

Right to Work

Candidates must already have the right to work in Norway, for example through:

• Norwegian residency/right-to-work status; or
• Valid EU/EEA passport or other appropriate Norwegian work authorisation.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

For more information please contact Ruby.skinner@clear-er.com