Flex · Frankfurt am Main area, Germany, United States
Manages data centre sites across Germany, overseeing LV switchgear and modular power-system commissioning, testing, handover documentation, contractors, project status, and site activities. Leads QHSE compliance through risk assessments, permits, inductions, toolbox talks, incident reporting, and safety controls. Requires strong electrical distribution knowledge, technical drawing interpretation, leadership, client communication, German and English fluency, a valid German driving licence, EU work eligibility, and willingness to travel.
What a typical day looks like:
Completing the necessary certificates for handover to client and witness testing and associated documentation, as required.
Monitoring the works and providing reports as necessary as to project status.
Efficiently and effectively directing other employees/contractors engaged in works on behalf of the company.
Without compromising quality, health, safety or the environment’ Efficiently manage projects to maximize the profits of the company.
Supervise contractors to ensure their activities are approved and controlled as required;
Review and Manage Sub contractor works making sure there working in line with company requirements;
Target ‘zero harm’ to ultimately eliminate defects, unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and pollution;
Communicate performance to promote the benefits of effective risk management;
Be aware of the quality, health, safety and environmental (QHSE) matters related to the works in hand and communicate and promote QHSE compliance requirements;
Conduct site inductions, weekly toolbox talks, and task briefings as required;
Carry out and record site risk assessments;
Ensure Permit to Work systems are implemented effectively and correctly;
Highlight areas of concern and report to head of site services;
Report near misses and accidents to the company Head of site service;
Monitor the correct completion of site activities;
Help improve engineer’s knowledge and training;
Ensure the safety and welfare of people on site and of other people who may be affected by the works in hand;
Ensure PPE is used correctly and is in good condition;
Attend commissioning meetings.
The experience we’re looking to add to our team:
Proven experience commissioning LV switchgear, control panels, or modular power systems (preferably in data centre or critical power environments).
Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems and testing procedures.
Excellent knowledge of commissioning standards, safety procedures, and documentation requirements.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and single-line diagrams.
Exceptional organisational and problem-solving skills.
Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing abilities.
Willingness to travel for project assignments.
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a related field.
Relevant technical qualification (e.g., Electrical Engineering or similar) preferred.
Solid understanding of QHSE regulations, risk assessments, and safe systems of work.
Eligible to work and travel in the EU.
Full clean and valid german driving license and willingness to travel to site locations as required.
Fluent written and spoken English and German.