Position Summary/Objectives of Incumbent
The Commissioning engineer will work as a part of the Project Management team in Australia/New Zealand and be responsible for the commissioning of mission critical electrical and mechanical equipment, safe electrical practices, facility turnover, and issue resolution.
Position Purpose
The Commissioning Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating and leading all commissioning activities for mission‐critical infrastructure projects. The role ensures electrical, mechanical and control systems are tested, validated and handed over safely, efficiently and in accordance with project specifications, customer requirements and industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop commissioning strategies, procedures and integrated test plans.
- Lead Factory Witness Testing (FWT), Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
- Coordinate commissioning activities between project management, engineering, service teams, subcontractors and customers.
- Ensure all commissioning activities comply with safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
- Manage commissioning schedules, resources and project priorities.
- Review design documentation and identify commissioning risks.
- Oversee QA/QC inspections, defect management and punch list close‐out.
- Prepare commissioning documentation, reports and final handover packages.
- Support troubleshooting and technical issue resolution during commissioning.
- Mentor commissioning engineers and promote continuous improvement.
Key Skills & Experience
- Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- Extensive experience delivering commissioning on critical infrastructure or data centre projects.
- Strong knowledge of UPS, HVAC, generators, switchboards, BMS and control systems.
- Excellent leadership, customer relationship and communication skills.
- Strong understanding of safe electrical work practices and commissioning methodologies.
WHS, Environment & Quality
- Comply with all Work, Health & Safety, Environment and Quality obligations.
- Actively promote safety in the workplace.
Practical Experience
5+ Years or more experience in data centre commissioning, testing or project management is preferred but consideration will be given to experience with other critical infrastructure, industrial, oil and gas or mining experience.
Personal Characteristics
- Needs to be customer focused.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Be able to be a part of a high performing team and understand what that means.
Commissioning Manager, VIC employer: Vertiv Co
At Vertiv Co, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering our Chiller Commissioning Technicians the chance to work on cutting-edge technology in a dynamic and supportive environment. Our commitment to safety, professionalism, and technical excellence is matched by our focus on employee growth, providing ongoing training and development opportunities. With a culture that values teamwork and innovation, you'll find meaningful and rewarding work while contributing to critical infrastructure across the ANZ region.
