Commissioning Engineer (Data Center)

Exyte Malaysia is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer to support the delivery of a large-scale hyperscale data center design-and-build project in Malaysia.

The Commissioning Engineer will be responsible for planning, coordinating, executing, documenting, and closing out commissioning activities across critical data center systems. The role will work closely with design, construction, vendors, subcontractors, client representatives, consultants, and operations teams to ensure that all systems are installed, tested, commissioned, integrated, and handed over in accordance with project requirements, approved designs, specifications, and commissioning procedures.

The successful candidate should have strong technical experience in mission-critical facilities, data centers, MEP systems, and integrated systems testing, with a strong understanding of commissioning processes and data center operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Commissioning Manager in developing and implementing the overall commissioning strategy and execution plan.

Review project specifications, design documents, drawings, equipment schedules, method statements, and commissioning requirements.

Develop and maintain commissioning schedules, checklists, test procedures, inspection plans, and commissioning documentation.

Coordinate commissioning activities with construction, engineering, project management, vendors, subcontractors, and client teams.

Ensure commissioning activities are aligned with construction progress and project milestones.

Monitor commissioning progress and identify potential risks, constraints, and interface issues.

Plan, coordinate, witness, and execute commissioning activities for relevant MEP and critical infrastructure systems, including:

Electrical systems – MV/LV distribution, transformers, switchgear, UPS, generators, ATS/STS, PDUs, busducts, batteries, protection systems, and associated controls.

Mechanical systems – chilled water systems, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, CRAH/CRAC systems, heat exchangers, and associated mechanical equipment.

BMS/EPMS and controls systems.

Fire detection, fire alarm, and fire protection systems.

Building management and monitoring systems.

Fuel systems and associated equipment.

Security, access control, CCTV, and other ELV systems where applicable.

Data center critical environments and supporting infrastructure.

Integrated Systems Testing

Participate in and/or lead Integrated Systems Testing (IST) activities for critical data center systems.

Verify system interfaces and operational sequences across electrical, mechanical, controls, fire/life safety, and monitoring systems.

Execute functional performance testing, failure-mode testing, redundancy testing, load testing, and emergency scenario testing as applicable.

Verify system response under normal, abnormal, emergency, and simulated failure conditions.

Support Level 1-5 commissioning activities and ensure successful completion of testing prior to handover.

Identify deficiencies during testing and coordinate corrective actions through to closure.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

Ensure commissioning activities comply with approved project specifications, commissioning plans, method statements, risk assessments, and applicable standards.

Review commissioning-related quality documentation and ensure proper inspection and test records are maintained.

Participate in site inspections, quality audits, and technical reviews.

Ensure all commissioning activities are carried out in accordance with Exyte and project HSE requirements.

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Ensure appropriate permits, risk assessments, isolation procedures, and safety controls are implemented before testing.

Documentation & Handover

Prepare and review commissioning procedures, test scripts, checklists, inspection records, and test reports.

Maintain commissioning trackers, punch lists, defect logs, and system status reports.

Ensure test results and commissioning records are accurately documented and traceable.

Coordinate resolution and closure of commissioning deficiencies.

Support preparation of final commissioning dossiers and handover documentation.

Assist with client training, operational readiness, and final system handover.

Stakeholder & Interface Management

Work closely with the Client, Consultant, Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), Construction Manager, Design Team, vendors, subcontractors, and specialist contractors.

Attend commissioning coordination meetings and provide technical updates on commissioning progress.

Coordinate interfaces between different MEP disciplines and specialist systems.

Review vendor commissioning documentation and witness factory/site acceptance testing where required.

Provide technical input during design reviews and constructability/commissionability reviews.

Escalate technical issues, programme risks, and commissioning constraints to the Commissioning Manager.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.

Typically 5-10 years of relevant engineering/commissioning experience, preferably within data centers, mission-critical facilities, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, industrial, or similarly complex environments.

Demonstrated experience in data center commissioning and/or MEP commissioning.

Experience with hyperscale or large-scale data center projects is highly preferred.

Strong understanding of commissioning processes, testing methodologies, and system integration.

Experience participating in Integrated Systems Testing (IST) is highly desirable.

Strong understanding of electrical and/or mechanical systems used in critical facilities.

Experience coordinating vendors, subcontractors, consultants, and client representatives.

Ability to interpret engineering drawings, single-line diagrams, schematics, sequences of operation, equipment schedules, and technical specifications.

Familiarity with applicable international standards and industry best practices.

Experience with commissioning management systems, QA/QC documentation, and digital project platforms is advantageous.

Professional engineering certification or relevant commissioning certification is an advantage.

Exyte is a global leader in the design, engineering and delivery of facilities for high-tech industries. With a history of more than 100 years, the company has developed a unique expertise in controlled and regulated environments. Exyte has a truly global footprint, serving the most technically demanding clients in markets such as semiconductors, batteries, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and data centers. The company offers a full range of services from consulting to the managing of turnkey solutions - delivered to the highest quality and safety standards. Solving the most complex challenges, Exyte forges trusted, long-lasting relationships with its clients. In 2018, Exyte generated sales of EUR 3.5 billion with over 5,600 highly experienced and motivated employees. The company is ideally positioned to further strengthen its market leadership with its broad industry insight and its exceptional talents. www.exyte.net