Commissioning Technician – Chiller

Atlas NextWave; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas NextWave is seeking an experienced Commissioning Technician - Chillers based in Melbourne. You will lead the commissioning of large-scale industrial chiller systems across major data centre and critical infrastructure projects in Australia and New Zealand.

You will work with project and commissioning teams, taking ownership from initial testing to final handover, ensuring equipment operates safely, efficiently and to project requirements.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Trade Qualification in refrigeration, HVAC or related discipline.
• Refrigerant Handling Licence and Restricted Electrical Licence.
• Proven experience commissioning large industrial chillers and commercial HVAC systems.
• Strong technical understanding of chiller operation, refrigeration systems, thermal controls and associated equipment.
• Experience with controls systems, networking and fault diagnosis.
• Previous experience on data centre, industrial or large-scale critical infrastructure projects is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute L2, L3 and L4 commissioning activities across large industrial chiller systems.
• Carry out equipment testing, system verification, fault diagnosis and commissioning through to handover.
• Work closely with project managers, commissioning managers and contractors to ensure successful project delivery.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, refrigeration, electrical and control system issues during commissioning.
• Support service teams with maintenance, repairs and additional technical works as required.
• Monitor commissioning progress, identify technical issues and communicate updates to project stakeholders.

Skills

Chiller commissioning

HVAC systems

Controls & networking

Fault diagnosis

Data centre projects

Education

Mechanical Trade Qualification

Job description

We are partnering with a leading global provider of critical infrastructure and cooling solutions to recruit an experienced Commissioning Technician - Chillers based in Melbourne.

This is a hands‑on technical role responsible for the commissioning of large-scale industrial chiller systems across major data centre and critical infrastructure projects throughout Australia and New Zealand.

Working alongside project and commissioning teams, you will take ownership of commissioning activities from initial testing through to final handover, ensuring equipment is operating safely, efficiently and in accordance with project requirements.

The successful candidate will bring strong technical experience in industrial chillers, HVAC systems and controls, with the ability to work independently across complex, large-scale project environments.

Job description

About the Role

We are partnering with a leading global provider of critical infrastructure and cooling solutions to recruit an experienced Commissioning Technician - Chillers based in Melbourne.

This is a hands‑on technical role responsible for the commissioning of large-scale industrial chiller systems across major data centre and critical infrastructure projects throughout Australia and New Zealand.

Working alongside project and commissioning teams, you will take ownership of commissioning activities from initial testing through to final handover, ensuring equipment is operating safely, efficiently and in accordance with project requirements.

The successful candidate will bring strong technical experience in industrial chillers, HVAC systems and controls, with the ability to work independently across complex, large-scale project environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute L2, L3 and L4 commissioning activities across large industrial chiller systems.
• Carry out equipment testing, system verification, fault diagnosis and commissioning through to handover.
• Work closely with project managers, commissioning managers and contractors to ensure successful project delivery.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, refrigeration, electrical and control system issues during commissioning.
• Support service teams with maintenance, repairs and additional technical works as required.
• Monitor commissioning progress, identify technical issues and communicate updates to project stakeholders.

About You

• Mechanical Trade Qualification in refrigeration, HVAC or a related discipline.
• Refrigerant Handling Licence and Restricted Electrical Licence.
• Proven experience commissioning and servicing large industrial chillers and commercial HVAC systems.
• Strong technical understanding of chiller operation, refrigeration systems, thermal controls and associated equipment.
• Experience with controls systems, networking and fault diagnosis.
• Previous experience working on data centre, industrial or large-scale critical infrastructure projects highly regarded.