SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world. Commissioning Lead will manage end‑to‑end commissioning activities for large-scale data center projects in KSA. The role requires deep technical expertise in mission‑critical infrastructure, strong coordination, and hands-on leadership across all commissioning phases to ensure systems are delivered safely, compliantly, and operationally ready.

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Commissioning Plan, procedures, test scripts, schedules, and reports in alignment with project milestones.
• Oversee commissioning of all data center mission‑critical systems, including electrical (MV/LV, generators, UPS, switchgear, ATS/STSs), mechanical (chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, cooling towers), BMS, fire detection and suppression, ELV, DCIM, and security systems.
• Lead and execute Integrated Systems Testing (IST) and site-wide testing to validate redundancy, resilience, and performance under various operating scenarios.
• Coordinate closely with design consultants, EPC contractors, vendors, authorities, and client teams to ensure seamless execution of commissioning activities.
• Review, monitor, and approve contractor commissioning documentation, method statements, test procedures, and results.
• Chair commissioning and interface meetings, manage issue logs, punch lists, and ensure timely resolution and close‑out of all commissioning findings.
• Ensure compliance with international standards (ASHRAE, Uptime Institute, NFPA, IEC, IEEE), project specifications, client requirements, and local KSA regulations.
• Enforce strict HSE compliance during all commissioning and testing activities.
• Support Tier certification processes (if applicable) and client inspections.
• Ensure accurate and complete commissioning records, support preparation of O&M manuals, as-built documentation, training programs, and final handover to operations teams.
• Lead client acceptance testing and obtain final system sign‑off.
• Lead and manage the entire commissioning lifecycle, including commissioning planning, pre‑commissioning, functional testing, integrated systems testing (IST), final acceptance, and handover.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Services Engineering
• Professional certifications preferred (CxA, PMP, Uptime Accredited Tier Specialist)
• 10–15 years of overall experience in MEP/commissioning
• Minimum 5–7 years in data center commissioning, preferably hyperscale or colocation projects
• Proven experience managing large, complex, mission-critical facilities.