Testing & Commissioning Manager

Job Description

The role of Testing & Commissioning Manager is to plan, manage and co-ordinate all of the testing / turnover and commissioning activities within various projects. To oversee the processes for turnover management & commissioning and to support the engineering lead ensuring consistent application of agreed procedures and adherence to project specifications and regulations. Acting as Testing & Commissioning Manager you will also require the ongoing mentoring of all testing & commissioning personnel in the region to ensure their continued development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop ITP’s, CTQ’s and Commissioning Protocols for all projects (where required) in the region by either taking on the role directly or appointing an individual.
• Check and ensure system walk-downs are being completed and Test packs are up to date.
• Mentor and train AP’s and Testers to ensure they understand their R&R’s fully as part of the ESSW.
• Produce reports on quality control issues, testing and commissioning issues for the PM and copy the electrical engineering and operations managers.
• Assist in the development of QEHS Alert documentation and specialist Cx Reports, as required.
• Monthly progress reporting to the Ops Manager and Engineering Manager.
• Schedule and chair internal turnover / commissioning kick off meetings
• Develop Commissioning Plan (where required) inclusive of:

1 Commissioning schedule (i.e. Level 0-5) which is fully co-ordinated with the

construction programme

2 Develop site specific system matrix / boundaries

3 Develop site specific commissioning protocols for each system

4 Narrative on turnover / commissioning process

5 IST document where required

• Liaise with equipment vendors to ensure they are fully aware of our specific requirements and approve all proposed SAT and commissioning procedures
• Appoint and liaise with specialist Commissioning contractors to carry out early commissioning reviews and agree commissioning sequence

Essential Criteria:

• 3rd level qualification in Electrical Engineering / Building Services Engineering
• Ideally the Testing & Commissioning Regional Lead will possess 8+ years relevant experience in a similar role
• Data Centre will be advantageous
• Excellent communicator/strong interpersonal skills/communicates with impact
• Excellent record keeper and administration skills
• Drives for results
• Leads and influences others.
• Innovates and leads in Testing, Commissioning /Technical activity and challenges
• Plans and effectively manages projects
• Solves problems analytically and acts decisively
• Mentor and Coach to junior engineers and graduates

Desirable Criteria:

• Data Centre experience would be