Commissioning Technicians - HVAC

D&E Air Conditioning; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative culture

Career development

Competitive salary

Professional environment

Job summary

D&E Air Conditioning in Australia is seeking a hands-on Commissioning Technician to balance, test, and optimise HVAC systems across commercial projects. You will work with Senior Technicians, project teams, consultants, and clients to ensure commissioning meets project specifications and industry standards.

The role focuses on safety, quality workmanship, and continuous learning within a collaborative environment, with travel to project sites as required.

Qualifications

• Experience within HVAC commissioning, balancing, mechanical services, or a related field.
• Sound understanding of HVAC systems and commissioning methodologies.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret project documentation and follow commissioning procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with project teams, subcontractors, and clients.
• Understanding of Australian workplace regulations, standards, and safety requirements.
• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform balancing and commissioning activities on commercial HVAC systems.
• Assist in testing, fault-finding, troubleshooting, and system optimisation.
• Work closely with Senior Commissioning Technicians to deliver commissioning programs and project milestones.
• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with Australian Standards, project specifications, and client requirements.
• Complete commissioning reports, documentation, and progress tracking accurately and on time.
• Maintain strong communication with project teams regarding progress, risks, and technical issues.
• Support quality assurance processes and ensure commissioning works are completed to a high standard.
• Promote safe work practices and ensure compliance with SWMS, PPE requirements, and site safety procedures.

Skills

HVAC commissioning

Balancing

Troubleshooting

Interpreting documentation

Communication skills

Job description

At D&E Air Conditioning, our people are at the centre of everything we do. As one of Australia's leading mechanical services contractors, we offer the opportunity to work on some of the country's most complex and high-profile projects while being supported by a collaborative, safety-first, and team-oriented culture.

With over 35 years of industry success and a national workforce of more than 900 employees, we are committed to long-term career development, continuous learning, and recognising the contribution our people make every day. Join a business where stability, innovation, and genuine career progression go hand in hand.

About The Role

D&E Air is seeking a motivated and technically capable Commissioning Technician to join our growing Commissioning team. In this hands-on role, you will assist with the testing, balancing, commissioning, and optimisation of HVAC systems across a variety of commercial projects.

Working alongside Senior Commissioning Technicians, Project Teams, Consultants, and Clients, you will play a key role in ensuring HVAC systems are commissioned safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications and industry standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their technical expertise within a supportive and collaborative environment while contributing to the successful delivery of industry-leading HVAC projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform balancing and commissioning activities on commercial HVAC systems.
• Assist in testing, fault-finding, troubleshooting, and system optimisation.
• Work closely with Senior Commissioning Technicians to deliver commissioning programs and project milestones.
• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with Australian Standards, project specifications, and client requirements.
• Complete commissioning reports, documentation, and progress tracking accurately and on time.
• Maintain strong communication with project teams regarding progress, risks, and technical issues.
• Support quality assurance processes and ensure commissioning works are completed to a high standard.
• Promote safe work practices and ensure compliance with SWMS, PPE requirements, and site safety procedures.

About You

You are a proactive and detail-oriented HVAC professional who enjoys solving technical challenges and working as part of a high-performing team. You are committed to safety, quality workmanship, and delivering exceptional outcomes for clients. You take pride in your work, have a strong willingness to learn, and are looking to further develop your commissioning expertise within a leading Australian HVAC contractor.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience within HVAC commissioning, balancing, mechanical services, or a related field.
• Sound understanding of HVAC systems and commissioning methodologies.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret project documentation and follow commissioning procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with project teams, subcontractors, and clients.
• Understanding of Australian workplace regulations, standards, and safety requirements.
• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Why Join Us?

We're proud of the culture we've built - one that values teamwork, accountability, innovation, and genuine collaboration. We foster an environment where ideas are welcomed, contributions are recognised, and people are empowered to take ownership and grow their careers.

What We Offer

• Collaborative, team-oriented, and people-focused culture
• Long-term career growth and professional development opportunities
• Competitive salary package and employee benefits
• Opportunity to work with skilled industry professionals in a high-performing environment

D&E is an equal opportunity employer and encourages indigenous Australians to apply. We promote inclusiveness, cultural diversity, gender equality and non- discrimination. To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work permanently in Australia.