Mechanical Commissioning Manager in Dublin
Posted by Clear Engineering Recruitment
Data Centre Sector - Ireland
- €120,000 - €140,000 Yearly Salary
- Lucrative Yearly Bonus
- Car Allowance
- Per Diem/Travel Allowance
- Private Healthcare
- Pension
- Global Position
The Opportunity
Clear are currently supporting a leading global organisation within the mission-critical data centre sector in the search for a Senior Mechanical Commissioning Manager to join their global function.
This is a senior-level appointment responsible for driving mechanical commissioning excellence across complex, large-scale infrastructure projects on a global basis.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support global mechanical commissioning activities across multiple live projects
- Develop and implement standardised mechanical commissioning strategies from planning through to handover (L0-L6)
- Act as subject matter expert across mechanical systems within mission-critical environments
- Ensure alignment of mechanical design intent with operational performance requirements
- Oversee commissioning of critical mechanical plant and equipment including HVAC, cooling, chilled water, pumps, CRAH/CRAC units and associated systems
- Drive commissioning planning, scheduling, sequencing, and tag management
- Lead technical validation workshops and system completion planning sessions
- Ensure strict adherence to safety systems including PTW, SSOW, and LOTO
- Manage OFCI / CFCI vendor and contractor interfaces across complex delivery environments
- Develop and review commissioning documentation, test scripts, method statements, and procedures
- Oversee equipment start-up, pre-functional checks, functional testing, performance testing, and integrated systems testing
- Manage punch lists, defect resolution, and structured close-out processes
- Support QA/QC teams to ensure quality-led commissioning delivery and minimal rework
- Drive data-led decision making using completion and commissioning tracking systems
- Identify and mitigate risks across mechanical commissioning execution and system handover
- Provide leadership to commissioning teams and underperforming stakeholders where required
Desired Experience
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar preferred
- 10+ years' experience in mechanical commissioning and/or engineering within complex infrastructure environments
- Strong background in data centres or mission-critical facilities highly desirable
- Strong understanding of HVAC, cooling, chilled water and critical mechanical systems
- Experience across industrial sectors such as oil & gas, power, pharma, or large-scale infrastructure advantageous
- Proven experience leading commissioning teams in a matrix or multi-stakeholder environment
- Strong understanding of project delivery from planning through commissioning and handover
- Project management experience or certification (or equivalent practical experience)
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