Data Centre Commissioning Lead — Thermal, Power & LV

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

Job summary

Vertiv’s ANZ Start Up Services team seeks a Commissioning Supervisor to lead planning and coordination of commissioning across Thermal Infrastructure, LV Switchgear, and Critical Power Systems for high-value data centres in Australia. You will supervise Customer Engineers and manage subcontractors to deliver world-class outcomes.

The role requires 5+ years in critical infrastructure commissioning, strong leadership, and a proactive safety and quality mindset within a fast-growing team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the critical infrastructure, data centre, or mission-critical cooling and power industry.
• Proven track record managing a field service or commissioning team in a supervisory or lead capacity.
• Experience with thermal systems (chillers, CRAC/CRAH, precision cooling), UPS / STS critical power systems, LV switchgear.
• Experience managing subcontractors and third-party service providers.
• Familiarity with documentation frameworks including MOPs, PTW’s & SWEMs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule Customer Engineers and subcontractors across Thermal, Power, and LV Switchgear disciplines to meet project demands.
• Manage day-to-day CE operational matters including leave, scheduling conflicts, performance observations, and welfare.
• Ensure all CEs and subcontractors hold current inductions, site access, and compliant PPE before mobilisation.
• Respond to customer requests and enquiries within 24 hours and ensure all commitments are tracked and met.
• Conduct regular field audits and site inspections to verify quality, safety compliance, and workmanship standards.
• Manage subcontractor relationships including scope boundaries, variation management, invoice review, and compliance verification.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Technical problem-solving

Planning & organisation

Communication

Commercial acumen

Education

Electrical Trade Certificate (Certificate III in Electrotechnology – Electrician)

Mechanical Trade Certificate (AQF Level 3 or equivalent)

Current Australian Driver’s Licence (minimum class C)

Job description

Vertiv’s ANZ Start Up Services team seeks a Commissioning Supervisor to lead planning and coordination of commissioning across Thermal Infrastructure, LV Switchgear, and Critical Power Systems for high-value data centres in Australia. You will supervise Customer Engineers and manage subcontractors to deliver world-class outcomes.

The role requires 5+ years in critical infrastructure commissioning, strong leadership, and a proactive safety and quality mindset within a fast-growing team.