Data Center Electrical Technician - 12-Hour Rotating Shifts

CBRE Asia Pacific; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Asia Pacific is seeking a Data Center Technician to provide maintenance and exceptional client service at a Sydney data center. You will work within a 12-hour continental rotation, covering 4 on/2 off and related shift patterns, ensuring 100% uptime while upholding safety and regulatory standards.

The role requires strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical data center systems, CMMS/BMS proficiency, and experience with subcontractor coordination and incident reporting.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years experience maintaining critical & temperature-controlled environments.
• Detailed understanding of electrical and mechanical data center systems.
• NSW Electrical Licence and Certificate III Electrotechnology Electrical.

Responsibilities

• Maintain 100% uptime with health, safety and risk controls.
• Monitor HV/LV, HVAC and associated plant per CMMS work orders.
• Investigate faults, perform root-cause analysis and remedies.
• Prepare incident reports and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support on-site with client relationships and escalation management.
• Participate in emergency call-out roster and shift coverage.
• Manage contractors and SLAs, ensure quality of work and documentation.

Skills

Electrical license

Certificate III Electrotechnology

Data center knowledge

HVAC systems

CMMS

BMS systems

Subcontractor management

Safety compliance

Risk assessments

Permit to work systems

Education

NSW Electrical Licence

Certificate III Electrotechnology Electrical

Tools

CMMS

BMS

Ticketing systems

Job description

CBRE Asia Pacific is seeking a Data Center Technician to provide maintenance and exceptional client service at a Sydney data center. You will work within a 12-hour continental rotation, covering 4 on/2 off and related shift patterns, ensuring 100% uptime while upholding safety and regulatory standards.

The role requires strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical data center systems, CMMS/BMS proficiency, and experience with subcontractor coordination and incident reporting.