Commissioning Technician – Thermal

Atlas NextWave; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas NextWave is seeking an experienced Commissioning Technician - Thermal to lead end-to-end commissioning of precision cooling systems in Melbourne data centres. This hands-on role covers CRAC/CRAH/FWU/CDU, testing, commissioning and handover, ensuring safe, reliable operation.

You will collaborate with project teams, troubleshoot across mechanical, electrical and control systems, and travel to sites as required on large-scale projects.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Trade Qualification in refrigeration, HVAC or a related discipline.
• Refrigerant Handling Licence and Electrical Licence.
• Experience commissioning or servicing precision cooling, HVAC or thermal management systems.
• Strong understanding of CRAC, CRAH, fan wall and liquid cooling technologies.
• Experience with electrical controls, refrigeration systems, fault diagnosis and equipment testing.
• Experience on data centre or mission-critical projects is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute L2, L3 and L4 commissioning activities across CRAC, CRAH, FWU, CDU and TWU 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.
• Monitor commissioning progress, identify technical issues and communicate updates to project stakeholders.
• Travel to project sites as required, including overnight or extended stays.

Skills

Commissioning experience

Troubleshooting

Project collaboration

Education

Mechanical Trade Qualification

Tools

CRAC systems

CRAH systems

FWU

CDU

Job description

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

This is a hands‑on technical role responsible for the end-to-end commissioning of precision cooling systems, including Computer Room Air Conditioning (CRAC), Computer Room Air Handlers (CRAH), Fan Wall Units (FWU) and Coolant Distribution Units (CDU), across major data centre and critical infrastructure projects.

Working alongside experienced project and commissioning teams, you will take ownership of commissioning activities from initial testing through to final handover, ensuring critical cooling systems operate safely, reliably and efficiently.

The successful candidate will bring strong technical experience in HVAC, refrigeration and precision cooling systems, with the ability to work independently across complex, large-scale project sites.

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 - Thermal based in Melbourne.

This is a hands‑on technical role responsible for the end-to-end commissioning of precision cooling systems, including Computer Room Air Conditioning (CRAC), Computer Room Air Handlers (CRAH), Fan Wall Units (FWU) and Coolant Distribution Units (CDU), across major data centre and critical infrastructure projects.

Working alongside experienced project and commissioning teams, you will take ownership of commissioning activities from initial testing through to final handover, ensuring critical cooling systems operate safely, reliably and efficiently.

The successful candidate will bring strong technical experience in HVAC, refrigeration and precision cooling systems, with the ability to work independently across complex, large-scale project sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute L2, L3 and L4 commissioning activities across CRAC, CRAH, FWU, CDU and TWU 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.

• Monitor commissioning progress, identify technical issues and communicate updates to project stakeholders.

• Travel to project sites as required, including overnight or extended stays.

About You

• Mechanical Trade Qualification in refrigeration, HVAC or a related discipline.

• Refrigerant Handling Licence and relevant Electrical Licence.

• Proven experience commissioning or servicing precision cooling, HVAC or thermal management systems.

• Strong technical understanding of CRAC, CRAH, fan wall and liquid cooling technologies.

• Experience with electrical controls, refrigeration systems, fault diagnosis and equipment testing.

• Previous experience working on data centre, industrial or mission-critical infrastructure projects highly regarded.