Testing & Commissioning Manager - Data Center, Malaysia
Testing & Commissioning Manager (Data Center)
Location: Malaysia (Open to Kuala Lumpur KL or Johor)
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Opportunity
Our client is a leading engineering and project delivery organization supporting the development of mission-critical facilities across Southeast Asia. Due to continued growth in the data center sector, they are seeking an experienced Testing & Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning activities on large-scale hyperscale and enterprise data center projects.
This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing commissioning planning, execution, stakeholder management, and successful handover of complex MEP systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage the overall testing and commissioning strategy for data center projects.
- Lead commissioning activities across electrical, mechanical, HVAC, controls, and critical infrastructure systems.
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, vendors, and commissioning agents to ensure project objectives are achieved.
- Review commissioning procedures, method statements, schedules, and test scripts.
- Drive integrated systems testing (IST), performance testing, and operational readiness activities.
- Monitor project progress and resolve technical issues during the commissioning phase.
- Ensure all testing and commissioning activities comply with project specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.
- Manage commissioning documentation, reports, punch lists, and final handover packages.
- Support lessons learned initiatives and continuous improvement across project teams.
- Mentor and guide commissioning engineers and site teams.
Requirements
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in testing, commissioning, or project delivery of mission-critical facilities.
- Proven experience delivering data center projects, preferably hyperscale, colocation, or large enterprise facilities.
- Strong understanding of critical MEP systems including power distribution, UPS, generators, HVAC, fire protection, and BMS/EPMS systems.
- Experience managing integrated systems testing and commissioning programs.
- Strong stakeholder management and leadership capabilities.
- Familiarity with international commissioning standards and best practices.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced project environment and manage multiple stakeholders.
Preferred Experience
- Experience working on hyperscale data center projects.
- Previous exposure to commissioning management for large-scale mission-critical facilities.
- Knowledge of commissioning software, project controls, and reporting tools.
- Regional project experience within Southeast Asia is advantageous.
If you are interested, please apply with your latest CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Contact: Keith Ng (Lic. No R2093574 / EA No. 16S8194)
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