Data Centre Commissioning Lead - Start-Up

Vertiv Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Commissioning Supervisor - Start Up to lead APAC Start Up Services for ANZ. The role coordinates Customer Engineers across Thermal, LV Switchgear, and Critical Power, overseeing subcontractors to deliver high-value data centre commissioning outcomes.

You will supervise field teams, ensure inductions and PPE, and report on project status while driving continuous improvement and safety in a fast-growing environment.

Qualifications

• Formal supervisory or management qualification is desirable.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in critical infrastructure, data centres, or mission-critical cooling/power.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence (minimum class C).
• Experience supervising field service or commissioning teams.
• Knowledge of at least two of: thermal systems, UPS/STS, LV switchgear.
• Experience with subcontractors and third-party service providers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate commissioning activities across Thermal Infrastructure, LV Switchgear, and Critical Power systems.
• Lead a multi-disciplinary team of Customer Engineers and subcontractors.
• Ensure safety, site induction, and PPE compliance for all personnel.
• Prepare plans, track progress, and report on project milestones using dashboards.
• Maintain records of commissioning activities and client communications.
• Support continuous improvement of administrative and field processes.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Stakeholder management

Planning & scheduling

Team leadership

Contractor management

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Electrical Trade Certificate (Certificate III in Electrotechnology – Electrician)

Mechanical Trade Certificate (AQF Level 3 or equivalent)

Formal supervisory or management qualification (desirable)

Job description

Vertiv is seeking a Commissioning Supervisor - Start Up to lead APAC Start Up Services for ANZ. The role coordinates Customer Engineers across Thermal, LV Switchgear, and Critical Power, overseeing subcontractors to deliver high-value data centre commissioning outcomes.

You will supervise field teams, ensure inductions and PPE, and report on project status while driving continuous improvement and safety in a fast-growing environment.