Mechanical Commissioning Engineer - Morocco

Department: Technical

Employment Type: Contract / Temp

Location: Africa

Reporting To: Head of Build/Project Lead; daily coordination with electrical commissioning engineer, subcontractors, vendors and third-party commissioning authority.

Allied Talent Partners (ATP), a Three Cairns Group initiative, is a mission-driven, not-for-profit talent marketplace focused on solving the human capital bottlenecks slowing down sustainable development efforts in emerging economies, with an initial focus on Africa. ATP connects vetted, experienced, context-relevant professionals to high-impact opportunities in energy access and sustainable development - strengthening local capacity and fuelling economic vitality. We specialize in fixed-term, deliverable-driven engagements - from interim leadership and generalist projects to niche technical expertise - handling project scoping, talent vetting and matching, contracting, payroll, and compliance so that our clients can focus on impact.

A fast-growing data center developer/operator is delivering a hyperscale data center project for a global cloud/technology end client. The project is currently transitioning from construction to commissioning and requires external commissioning support to ensure structured execution from Level 1 to Level 5 (L1-L5) in coordination with a third-party commissioning authority (BVPI). The client operates without a General Contractor and is managing multiple subcontractors directly (electrical, mechanical, fire suppression, etc.). Commissioning activities are therefore critical to ensure system reliability, traceability, and compliance prior to handover.

Role: Commissioning Engineer - Mechanical

Direct Report: Head of Build/Project Lead; daily coordination with electrical commissioning engineer, subcontractors, vendors and third-party commissioning authority. Candidates Required: 1

Key Deliverables:

• Conduct detailed mechanical walkdowns (chillers, CRAH/AHU, HVAC systems).
• Verify installations against design documentation.
• Execute L1 checklists and L2 functional tests.
• Validate hydraulic balancing and BMS integration.
• Support preparation and execution of integrated L3 testing.
• Contribute to formal L3 readiness confirmation prior to L4 start.

• Upload completed checklists and test reports to CxAlloy.
• Maintain updated issue logs and corrective action tracking.
• Ensure documentation compliance within defined SLAs.
• Contribute to weekly commissioning readiness reporting.
• Contribute to and maintain updates within the formal Interdependency Issue Register during L3 integrated testing.
• Provide an initial action plan within 24 hours of issue assignment and record daily follow-up updates in CxAlloy during active resolution phases.
• Contribute to the daily commissioning readiness tracker during critical L3-L5 phases, including system-level readiness status and % completion metrics.

• Prepare systems for L4-L5 performance testing.
• Coordinate vendors for rapid issue resolution.
• Support heat load and integrated performance testing.
• Assist in final commissioning dossier preparation for handover.
• Participate in technical discussions and readiness reviews with the hyperscale end client and third-party commissioning authority (BVPI).
• Respond to technical queries raised during L4-L5 validation phases.

• If appointed as Acting Commissioning Lead, responsibilities include:
• Coordinating daily L1-L3 commissioning activities.
• Sequencing test execution across disciplines.
• Validating readiness prior to test execution.
• Consolidating reporting and progress tracking.
• Escalating integration or schedule risks to client leadership.

• 3-5 years' hands-on commissioning experience in hyperscale or mission-critical data centers.
• Experience across commissioning levels L1-L5.
• Experience working with third-party commissioning authorities.
• Hands-on execution experience rather than purely supervisory background.
• Strong on-site execution and issue-closure experience.

• Expertise in chillers, CRAH/AHU, HVAC systems.
• Knowledge of hydraulic balancing and BMS integration.
• Ability to prepare integrated test scripts and structured reports.
• Familiarity with CxAlloy or equivalent systems.

• Structured, process-driven, and execution-focused.
• Strong coordination and vendor management capability.
• Disciplined in reporting, documentation, and SLA compliance.
• Able to operate autonomously within a small on-site team.
• Clear communicator, capable of interfacing with third-party commissioning authorities and client leadership.
• Proactive in risk identification and issue escalation.

Location: Settat, Morocco; 1 hour from Casablanca.

Language: Professional English mandatory; French advantageous.

Terms of agreement: Start Date: Mid-March. Contracting Period: 3-4 months.