Commissioning Technician - Thermal

Vertiv; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular training & career progression

Company-provided mobile phone

Be part of a top-tier team in a world‑

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Commissioning Technician - Thermal to join its APAC ANZ division. You will own the commissioning process end-to-end for CDU, CRAC, CRAH, FWU and TWU units, delivering critical infrastructure for large-scale facilities, including Tier 1 data centres.

Travel to varied sites (remote locations) with overnight stays as required; perform L2–L4 commissioning, support maintenance, and collaborate with project management to ensure timelines and safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• Restricted Electrical Licence.
• Experience across data centres, telecommunications, commercial and industrial environments.
• Proven commissioning and/or service technician experience within air conditioning or precision cooling.
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet timelines on large-scale sites.
• Solid understanding of thermal controls and networking systems.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Learning agility and ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Own the commissioning process from start to finish—lead the full commissioning cycle across CDU, CRAC, CRAH, FWU and TWU units.
• Work on landmark projects and perform L2–L4 commissioning tasks on Tier 1 data centre sites.
• Support the Service Team with maintenance and time & material works.
• Build trusted relationships with customers through professional, solutions-focused interactions.
• Participate in ongoing training across Vertiv technologies to keep skills sharp.

Skills

Data centre knowledge

Thermal controls

Networking systems

Communication skills

Safety protocols

Teamwork

Education

Restricted Electrical Licence

Job description

Vertiv is seeking to add a Commissioning Technician - Thermal to our high performing team!

TheThermal Customer Engineer (Technician) – Commissioningis a highly specialised technical role within the APAC ANZdivision, responsible for delivering end-to-end commissioning ofprecision cooling systemsincludingComputer Room Air Conditioning (CRAC),Computer Room Air Handlers (CRAH),Fan Wall Units (FWU), andCoolant Distribution Units (CDU). Reporting directly to theService Operations Manager – Start Up Services, ANZ, this role is pivotal in ensuring the reliable and efficient operation ofmission critical Thermal Infrastructureacross large-scale environments, includingTier 1 Data Centres.

Who we are:

Nearly all aspects of our lives involve the use of technology. It’s how we work, play & do anything in between. This connectivity or use of data is built into the very fabric of our society. It’s vital to human progress.

Vertiv believes there’s a better way to meet this accelerating demand for data — one driven by passion & innovation.

As industry experts & Architects of Continuity, we collaborate with our customers to envision & build future-ready infrastructures. We leverage our portfolio of hardware, software, analytics, & services, to ensure our customers’ vital applications run continuously, perform optimally & scale with business needs.

Why Join Vertiv?

Meaningful & Fulfilling Work

Inspiring & Caring Leaders in the industry

Recharge Your Potential

Salary & Perks:

Regular training & career progression

Specialist tools & company-provided mobile phone

Be part of a top-tier team in a world-class company

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Reporting:

Time Sheets - Digital reporting tool to be used to accurately record hours worked each day.

Commissioning/Service Reports - to be completed within set timeframes.

Proactively communicate project progress and any site issues to the Project Manager & Service Operations Manager.

Operational Delivery:

Own the commissioning process from start to finish -You'll lead the full commissioning cycle across Vertiv's complete range of CDU, CRAC, CRAH, FWU & TWU units, delivering critical infrastructure that keeps the world's most important facilities running.

Work on landmark projects -Carry out L2, L3, and L4 commissioning tasks alongside experienced Vertiv Project & Commissioning Managers. If you've previously worked on Tier 1 Data Centre sites, you'll feel right at home here.

Broaden your expertise -This isn't a one-dimensional role. You'll also support the Service Team with maintenance and time & material works, giving you exposure across the full asset lifecycle.

Be the face of Vertiv -Build trusted relationships with our customers through professional, solutions-focused interactions. Your feedback helps shape how we deliver for our clients.

Never stop growing -Access ongoing training across multiple Vertiv technologies, keeping your skills sharp and your career moving forward.

Daily Work Duties and expectations:

Travel to various sites, includingremote locations, requiring a validDriver's Licence.

Undertakeovernight or extended travelas project demands require.

Working on and around Energised Electrical equipment,adhering strictly to safety protocols.

Safely work onlive refrigerant lines and pressure vessels, in compliance with refrigerant handling regulations and licensing requirements.

Working and Heights (needs Work at Heights Training and refreshed every 5 years)

Operate withinHVAC mechanical systems, demonstrating physical adaptability including working inawkward body positionsas required by the equipment configuration.

Undertakemanual handling tasks, including lifting, carrying, and relocating equipment and components in accordance with WHS guidelines (e.g Compressors, Gas Bottles etc.).

Education/Qualification:

Restricted Electrical Licence

Strong technical knowledge acrossData Centres, Telecommunications, Commercial, and Industrialenvironments(highly regarded).

Proven commissioning and/or service technician experience within theair conditioning or precision cooling industry.

Demonstrated ability toperform under pressureand meet strict timelines on large-scale, complex sites.

Solid understanding ofthermal controls and networking systems.

Excellent communication, inter-personal and problem-solving skills.

Learning agility.

Interpersonal skills.

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Ability to multitask and priorities workloads.