Commissioning Engineer

Ingersoll-Rand plc; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand plc in Melbourne seeks an Engineering professional to manage commissioning of power generation projects for datacentres. You will lead pre-commissioning through to final commissioning and coordinate with OEMs, service teams and customers, ensuring safety and compliance across activities.

The role requires experience with mission critical power systems, UPS interactions, and strong diagnostic capabilities. Local travel may be required within CBD or remote areas.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical or mechanical engineering background with datacentre power focus.
• Experience with mission critical power systems and UPS interactions.
• Ability to interpret schematics and OEM manuals; safety minded.

Responsibilities

• Lead full pre-commissioning through to final commissioning of diesel generator systems.
• Execute tests: load bank, black start, ATS, switchboard sequencing; verify PMS.
• Produce commissioning procedures, test scripts, as-built docs, handover packs.
• Ensure compliance with AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 3010, ISO 8528 and local safety policies.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Safety awareness

Auditing / Compliance

Problem solving

Site travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Schematic interpretation

Control systems

Job description

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Department:

Power Generation

Location:

Melbourne

Reports To:

Engineered Projects Manager – Power Generation

Job Objective:

Accountable for the management and safe commissioning of power generation engineered projects. Responsible for preparation of commissioning procedures and provision of engineering technical services and application support for power generation related products.

• This role may or may not have direct reports
• Interface with Sales, Service, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Product Managers, Suppliers & Customers

Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership

Always demonstrate professional and ethical business conduct

Demonstrate a strong commitment to personal choice in your own safety

Be aware of your colleague’s health and safety, contributing to a strong safety culture at CAPS

Participate in a regular active Toolbox safety meeting, as required

Perform full pre-commissioning through to final commissioning of diesel generator systems

Execute cold and hot testing including load bank tests (resistive, reactive, step load), black start and closed transition tests, and Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) and switchboard sequence testing

Systems Integration

Validate integration with:

UPS systems and static transfer switches

BMS/SCAD/PLC controls

Synchronisation and power management systems (PMS)

Reliability & Performance Testing (Datacentre Specific)

Validate SLAs for runtime, fault response, and load-handling capability

Confirm correct operation during simulated utility failure and recovery scenarios

Technical Troubleshooting & Optimisation

Diagnose electrical, mechanical, fuel, and control system issues

Fine tune governor, AVR, and control panel parameters

Validate exhaust, cooling, and ventilation systems—critical for enclosed datacentre genset rooms.

Documentation & Compliance

Produce commissioning procedures, test scripts, as-built documentation, and handover packs

Ensure compliance with AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 3010, ISO 8528, local EPA requirements, and applicable d atacentre safety policies and procedures

Stakeholder Management

Liaise with OEMs

Coordinate with electrical contractors, consultants, project managers, and datecentre operations

Provide operator training and technical support post-handover

Report weekly the status of all projects – cost, payment milestones, delivery or technical issues

Relationships:

Internal:

Sales – Work closely with sales teams to provide technical input during project scoping, support proposal development, and ensure customer requirements are accurately translated into commissioning deliverables

Service – Coordinate with Service teams to ensure smooth transition from commissioning to ongoing maintenance, provide technical support, and share knowledge on system performance and issues.

Supply Chain – Liaise with Supply Chain to ensure timely delivery of equipment and materials, resolve logistics issues, and confirm availability of required components for commissioning activities

Manufacturing - Collaborate with Manufacturing to verify equipment build quality, resolve technical issues, and ensure products meet design and project specifications prior to commissioning.

Product Managers - Engage with Product Managers to provide feedback on product performance, support product improvements, and ensure correct application of equipment in projects.

External:

Suppliers/ OEMs - Coordinate with suppliers and OEMs for technical support, troubleshooting, and validation of equipment performance during commissioning activities.

Electrical contractors - Work alongside electrical contractors to ensure correct installation, integration, and testing of systems in accordance with design and standards.

Consultants - Interface with consultants to align commissioning activities with project specifications, design intent, and compliance requirements.

Customers - Engage with customers to provide updates, ensure expectations are met, deliver training, and support successful project handover.

Datacentre Operators - Collaborate with datacentre operators to ensure systems meet operational requirements, safety standards, and critical environment procedures.

Product Validation

Inspect evaluate and test as necessary all engineering project related equipment, materials and works completed by OEM manufacturers, suppliers, subcontractors and manufacturing / service departments to ensure it meets the project specified output performance, quality requirements and applicable Australian standards.

ISO 9001 and Process Improvement

Ensure all my activities with my engineering role are aligned with the requirements of the CAPS ISO9001 system and the process defined within CAPS Promapp

Where required, participate fully in audits of engineering process by internal and external auditors

Where required participate in process improvement activities and projects

Map and update key engineering processes into Promapp as part of our regular engineering activity

General Administration

Ensure accurate timesheets are kept updated every week so that:

The engineering cost centre accurately reflects chargeable vs non chargeable activity

The Pronto jobs reflect a true account of engineering effort required in execution

Conduct other reasonable engineering and business-related duties, within my capacity and qualifications, as assigned by my manager from time to time.

To work efficiently and comply with all company policies and procedures.

Complete all training requirements assigned to me, in person, or on the CAPS PDP platform as required

Always operate within any limits assigned to me under the CAPS Authority Matrix for expenditure and quotations.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong electrical or mechanical engineering background, but preference to electrical knowledge

Experience with mission critical power systems (preferably datacentres)

Understanding pf UPS-Generator interaction and harmonic considerations

Ability to interpret schematics, SLDs, control logic, and OEM manuals

Strong diagnostic skills for both control systems and mechanical systems

High awareness of safety in high energy, live environments

Open to site travel; either within CBD or remote areas

Critical Behaviours

Safety First in all that I do – without exception

Results Orientation – On time, On Budget

Commercial Acumen – Effective Milestone Management

Analytical Thinking – Is this obvious solution the best solution?

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