Commissioning Authority (CxA) Manager (Mission Critical)

TL;DR

Commissioning Authority (CxA) Manager (Mission Critical): Ensuring facilities are safe, compliant, fully integrated, and meet client reliability and performance requirements prior to handover to operations with an accent on developing and managing Commissioning Plans aligned with data center standards. Focus on overseeing systems-based commissioning of generators, BESS, electrical distribution, SCADA, verifying critical scenarios like black start, islanding, synchronization, and leading performance testing.

Office, Dublin, Ireland

Company

Leading international engineering, architecture, project and construction management firm with 3,700+ people delivering complex capital projects in life sciences, food & beverages, mission critical/ICT, advanced manufacturing, energy, and environmental sectors.

What you will do

• Act as client’s commissioning authority and develop/manage Commissioning Plan aligned with project objectives and data center reliability standards.
• Validate commissioning from mechanical completion to energisation, overseeing systems like generators, BESS, electrical distribution, protection, control, SCADA, and house services.
• Verify critical operating scenarios including black start, islanding, synchronization, load sharing, and failover.
• Plan and oversee performance, reliability, and acceptance testing, including integrated generator and BESS operation.
• Ensure safe execution in compliance with grid, environmental, codes, and standards; lead/coordinate GC and vendors for L4/L5 requirements.
• Liaise on project deliverables for handover to Operations, provide progress/risk/readiness reporting, and manage budget.

Requirements

• 10+ years commissioning experience in Mission Critical sector and project delivery.
• Solid background in safely starting up and executing Cx programs at sites or vendors, prioritizing health, safety, and wellbeing.
• Knowledge of commissioning and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, leadership, and collaborative skills; focus on excellence, innovation, and value delivery.
• Fluent in English, written and verbal.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee-owned company focused on sustainability, corporate responsibility, health, safety, and wellbeing.
• Inclusive culture valuing diversity, mutual respect, belonging, and individual contributions.
• Committed to fair, accessible hiring process with accommodations for candidates with disabilities.