Electrical Commissioning Manager

Job Title: Electrical Commissioning Manager Location: Kouvola, Finland
Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract (12 Months)
Sector: Data Centre Construction
Employer: General Contractor
Reports To: Project Director / Commissioning Director

Position Summary The Electrical Commissioning Manager will lead and manage all electrical commissioning activities for a large-scale data centre project in Kouvola, Finland. Acting on behalf of the General Contractor, the successful candidate will be responsible for the planning, coordination, execution, and successful delivery of electrical commissioning works from pre-commissioning through integrated systems testing and client handover.

The role requires close collaboration with project management, construction teams, MEP subcontractors, equipment vendors, commissioning agents, and the client team to ensure all electrical systems are commissioned safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, industry standards, and programme requirements.

Key Responsibilities Commissioning Leadership

• Develop and implement the project electrical commissioning strategy and execution plan.
  
  
• Manage all electrical commissioning activities throughout the project lifecycle.
  
  
• Coordinate commissioning activities with construction, quality, and project controls teams.
  
  
• Ensure commissioning milestones align with the overall project schedule.
  
  
• Lead commissioning meetings and provide regular progress updates to project leadership.
  
  

Electrical Systems Management Oversee commissioning activities for:

• Medium Voltage (MV) distribution systems.
  
  
• Low Voltage (LV) distribution systems.
  
  
• Transformers.
  
  
• Switchgear and switchboards.
  
  
• UPS systems.
  
  
• Static Transfer Switches (STS).
  
  
• Standby generator systems.
  
  
• Power monitoring and SCADA systems.
  
  
• Earthing and lightning protection systems.
  
  
• Electrical protection and control systems.
  
  
• Fuel systems associated with backup power infrastructure.
  
  
• Data hall power distribution systems.
  
  

Planning & Documentation

• Review and approve commissioning procedures, method statements, test scripts, and commissioning schedules.
  
  
• Ensure completion of pre-functional and functional testing documentation.
  
  
• Maintain commissioning trackers, issue logs, and completion reports.
  
  
• Review subcontractor commissioning documentation for compliance with project requirements.
  
  
• Manage turnover documentation and handover packages.
  
  

Stakeholder Coordination

• Interface with client commissioning teams and third-party commissioning agents.
  
  
• Coordinate with MEP contractors, specialist vendors, utility providers, and authorities.
  
  
• Facilitate integrated systems testing (IST) and witness testing activities.
  
  
• Manage issue resolution and system deficiencies through to closure.
  
  

Quality Assurance

• Ensure all commissioning activities are carried out in accordance with project specifications and approved procedures.
  
  
• Verify compliance with relevant European, Finnish, and industry standards.
  
  
• Support QA/QC inspections and system walkdowns.
  
  
• Monitor commissioning readiness and system completion status.
  
  

Health & Safety

• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture throughout all commissioning activities.
  
  
• Ensure compliance with Finnish HSE regulations and project safety requirements.
  
  
• Lead commissioning risk assessments and permit-to-work activities.
  
  
• Participate in incident investigations and corrective action implementation where required.
  
  

Reporting

• Produce weekly and monthly commissioning progress reports.
  
  
• Track commissioning KPIs and milestone achievement.
  
  
• Escalate programme risks and technical issues to senior management.
  
  
• Provide accurate forecasting of commissioning resource requirements and completion dates.
  
  

Candidate Requirements Essential Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
  
  
• Minimum 10 years' experience in electrical construction and commissioning.
  
  
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a commissioning leadership role on mission-critical facilities.
  
  
• Demonstrated experience delivering electrical commissioning on large-scale data centre projects.
  
  
• Strong understanding of commissioning methodologies and best practices.
  
  
• Experience with integrated systems testing (IST).
  
  
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and control philosophies.
  
  
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  
  
• Fluent English language skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in Finland or the Nordic region.
  
  
• Data centre commissioning experience exceeding 20MW critical load.
  
  
• Knowledge of Finnish electrical regulations and European standards.
  
  
• Commissioning certifications or relevant industry accreditations.
  
  
• Experience with hyperscale data centre clients.
  
  

Key Competencies

• Leadership and team management.
  
  
• Programme and schedule management.
  
  
• Technical problem solving.
  
  
• Quality-focused approach.
  
  
• Strong organisational skills.
  
  
• Commercial awareness.
  
  
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced construction environment.
  
  
• Client-facing communication skills.
  
  

Contract Details

• 12-month fixed-term contract.
  
  
• Site-based position in Kouvola, Finland.
  
  
• Competitive day rate or monthly contract package.
  
  
• Accommodation, travel allowance, and rotation arrangements subject to agreement.
  
  
• Immediate or negotiated start date.
  
  

Success Criteria The Electrical Commissioning Manager will be deemed successful when:

• Electrical systems are commissioned safely and without significant incidents.
  
  
• Commissioning activities are completed in accordance with the project programme.
  
  
• All electrical systems achieve successful integrated systems testing.
  
  
• Client acceptance and handover milestones are achieved.
  
  
• Commissioning documentation is completed to the required standard.
  
  
• Project quality and operational readiness targets are met.