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Pascal Gyr

Electrical Engineering & Commissioning professional with a strong technical foundation and solid business education. Focused on mission-critical infrastructure, data center projects and Swiss regulatory environments. With international project exposure and strong experience within the Swiss market, Pascal supports clients, EPCs and contractors in delivering technically sound, compliant and commissioning-ready electrical systems.

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Experience

Areas of Expertise

Data Center Commissioning

Hands-on experience across complex data center projects, covering electrical systems, commissioning management and operational readiness from early design through handover.

Electrical Engineering

Engineering experience in electrical systems for complex and safety-critical environments, with a structured and standards-driven approach.

Electrical Testing & Safety

Strong focus on electrical testing, ESSW frameworks and electrical safety in complex environments.

Project Management & OFCI coordination

Proven experience leading electrical and industrial projects with full responsibility for technical delivery, commercial performance and financial outcomes, including projects completed with positive EBIT results.

Swiss Regulations & Compliance

Practical experience with Swiss electrical regulations, ESTI requirements and SINA safety verification.

International Project Experience

Project experience across swiss- and international mission-critical, pharmaceutical and industrial projects.

Education

Education

Formal education and federally recognised qualifications obtained in Switzerland, combining hands-on electrical engineering expertise with advanced project, safety and business leadership education.

2007–2011 — Electrician EFZ (Swiss Federal VET Diploma). BWZT Wattwil, Switzerland.

2014–2017 — Federal Certified Electrical Project Manager - Engineering, Installation & Safety. (Including the Swiss ESTI electrical safety authorisation and SINA safety sign-off). EIT.swiss, Switzerland.

2016–2018 — Federal Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Installation & Safety. (Including the Swiss ESTI overall electrical authorisation and duty holder sign-off). EIT.swiss, Switzerland.

2020–2023 — MBA - Master of Business Administration. Management, finance and strategic leadership, ZHAW School of Management and Law, Winterthur, Switzerland.

Certifications

Certifications

ESTI Electrical Safety Authorisation — Swiss federal electrical professional competency including formal responsibility as SINA safety duty holder and authorised signatory. Maintained through mandatory annual refresher training since 2018.

BATISEC / EKAS Safety Training — Advanced construction safety and contractor coordination in high-risk and mission-critical environments (Switzerland).

Functional Integrity & Fire Protection Systems — Professional training covering functional integrity requirements, execution principles and compliance in critical infrastructure projects (EIT.swiss, Zurich, 2021).

Cambridge First Certificate in English (2012) — Foundational English language qualification supporting long-term professional work in international engineering and project environments.

BLS-AED-SRC Basic Provider — First aid and resuscitation training in accordance with Swiss Resuscitation Council guidelines.

These qualifications support independent technical responsibility, regulatory compliance and leadership roles in complex, mission-critical engineering environments.

Delivery Model

How we execute in complex projects

Stage-Gate Control

Readiness checks before progression reduce downstream rework and acceptance delays.

Transparent Issue Workflow

Ownership, priority and closure criteria are tracked consistently across disciplines.

Operational Handover Focus

Documentation and training are aligned with operations to ensure go-live confidence.

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For project discussions, technical questions or independent engineering support, feel free to get in touch.

Direct access to senior engineering expertise
Swiss electrical compliance & safety background
Experience in mission-critical environments
Pascal Gyr

Pascal Gyr

Partner

Electrical Engineering & Commissioning

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How long does a typical commissioning engagement take?

Typical duration depends on project phase and complexity. We define scope and stage-gates early, then run with a milestone-based delivery model to keep timelines predictable.

Can you work with our EPC, GC and vendor teams?

Yes. We regularly coordinate with owner teams, EPCs, GCs and vendors and establish clear responsibilities for testing, issue closure and acceptance.

What documentation do you deliver?

Typical deliverables include commissioning plans, test scripts, issue registers, readiness reports, witnessing records and closeout/handover packages.

How do you reduce risk during energisation and testing?

Through stage-gate readiness checks, test method discipline, independent verification and controlled escalation for unresolved technical issues.

Do you support retrofit or live-site environments?

Yes. We support phased commissioning in live environments with strict risk controls, change management and operational coordination.

How is success measured during commissioning?

Using objective criteria such as test pass rate, issue closure velocity, schedule adherence, documentation completeness and handover readiness.

Interested in Working Together?

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