Lead Mechanical Commissioning Engineer - KSA

Role Overview

Commissioning Responsibilities

• Lead daily mechanical commissioning activities and execute programmes in line with project schedules, client requirements, and procedures.
• Lead testing of HVAC systems, chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, chilled water systems, pumps, cooling towers, heat exchangers, and related systems.
• Review system designs, operational philosophies, and installation readiness before commissioning.
• Supervise pre-functional inspections, factory acceptance tests, site acceptance tests, functional performance tests, and integrated systems testing.
• Monitor testing progress, resolve technical issues, validate performance, and close deficiencies before handover.
• Prepare commissioning reports, testing documentation, issue registers, punch lists, and turnover packages.
• Coordinate activities with clients, consultants, contractors, and equipment vendors.
• Support client training, operational readiness, and final system handover.

Leadership and Safety

• Mentor and guide commissioning engineers, technicians, specialist vendors, and contractors.
• Promote high standards of quality and safety throughout commissioning and project delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years of experience in commissioning, MEP systems, or mission-critical facilities.
• At least five years of commissioning experience on data centre projects.
• Experience with critical cooling infrastructure and data centre redundancy concepts.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary testing activities and managing commissioning teams.
• Strong knowledge of Uptime Institute commissioning practices and industry standards.
• Strong leadership, troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Advantageous Credentials

• Professional certifications such as CxA, CCP, BCxP, Uptime ATD/ATS, or PMP are advantageous.

Project Setting

• The role supports mission-critical data centre projects and involves field-based commissioning activities.