Data Centre Mep Systems Integration Manager

Accenture Global; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking an experienced MEP Systems Integration Manager to act as the Customer's on-site senior technical representative, overseeing installation, commissioning readiness and end-to-end MEP interfaces for hyperscale data centre projects in Australia.

The role requires strong coordination with CM, GC and engineering teams, deep knowledge of electrical, mechanical and controls systems, and a proven track record delivering large-scale data centres with rigorous safety and quality

Qualifications

• Engineering or equivalent relevant qualification.
• 8+ years' experience in MEP engineering, construction, commissioning or systems integration.
• Working knowledge of data centre electrical, mechanical, controls and commissioning systems.
• Experience delivering hyperscale or large-scale data centre facilities.
• Knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and construction-site safety management, including high-risk construction work, SWMS, electrical safety, permit-to-work, isolation/LOTO and energisation.
• White Card required; Cert IV WHS or equivalent desirable.
• Australian residents preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitor MEP installation against contract documents, approved drawings and specifications.
• Provide technical interface management across mechanical, electrical, controls/BMS, fire/life systems and associated infrastructure systems.
• Verify that control sequences, interlocks and dependencies are incorporated into commissioning readiness.
• Monitor integration dependencies between utility supply, generators, UPS, switchgear, cooling systems, controls and downstream customer systems.
• Escalate interface gaps where end-to-end system readiness is affected.
• Identify system installation and design coordination issues that could affect milestones.
• Drive resolution of MEP technical dependencies across delivery parties.
• Assess system readiness to enter commissioning stages and review status/tests.
• Support closure of final construction activities required for systems completion and turnover.
• Coordinate with MEP and engineering teams to resolve commissioning issues.
• Monitor QA/QC records and punch-list closure affecting milestone readiness.

Skills

MEP engineering

Data centre knowledge

On-site leadership

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organisations build their digital core, optimise operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services. We deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We combine our strength in technology with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. We are committed to creating positive change and delivering value for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. The MEP Systems Integration Manager (MEP SIM) is the Customer's senior on-site technical integration representative, ensuring that mechanical, electrical and associated infrastructure systems progress from construction completion through energisation, startup and commissioning readiness in an integrated manner. The MEP SIM provides technical oversight of MEP system interfaces and commissioning preparation. The MEP SIM works closely with the Construction Manager (CM), Developer, General Contractor (GC), Commissioning Agents and MEP specialists. The MEP SIM coordinates and escalates issues across the Customer, Developer, GC, MEP contractors, commissioning teams and Customer delivery teams but does not assume the Developer/GC's contractual responsibility for design, construction methodology, supervision, quality or commissioning execution.

Responsibilities

MEP Systems Integration

• Monitor MEP installation against contract documents, approved drawings and specifications.
• Provide technical interface management across mechanical, electrical, controls/BMS, fire/life systems and associated infrastructure systems
• Verify that control sequences, interlocks and dependencies are incorporated into commissioning readiness.
• Monitor integration dependencies between utility supply, generators, UPS, switchgear, cooling systems, controls and downstream customer systems.
• Escalate interface gaps where individual systems may be complete but the end-to-end system is not ready
• Identify system installation and design coordination issues that could affect customer milestones
• Drive resolution of MEP technical dependencies across the delivery parties

Systems completion and commissioning readiness

• Assess system readiness to enter the applicable commissioning stages
• Review commissioning status, test documentation, open issues and closeout requirements prepared by site teams and identify incomplete construction or technical defects that could impact commissioning
• Support closure of final construction activities required for systems completion and turnover
• Work with MEP and engineering teams to resolve technical issues affecting commissioning
• Coordinate task sequencing where customer fit-out overlaps with final construction and commissioning
• Monitor ITP completion, NCRs, defects and punch-list closure affecting milestone readiness.
• Verify test records, certifications, as-built information and completions documentation
• Support progressive turnover from construction areas to controlled/commissioning/operational environments

Site progress verification

• Conduct regular field walks to verify MEP installation progress and quality
• Monitor QA/QC records with the developer/GC commissioning tools
• Identify deviations from contract documents and specifications and elevate material issues
• Verify construction completion status before energisation, startup and commissioning activities
• Maintain visibility of MEP technical risks and issues through the project's CRAID (change, risk, action, issue, decision) process

Background and experience

• Engineering or equivalent relevant qualification
• 8+ years' experience in MEP engineering, construction, commissioning or systems integration
• Working knowledge of data centre electrical, mechanical, controls and commissioning systems
• Experience delivering hyperscale or large-scale data centre facilities
• Knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and construction-site safety management, including high-risk construction work, SWMS, electrical safety, permit-to-work, isolation/LOTO and energisation
• White Card required; Cert IV WHS or equivalent desirable
• Australian residents preferred

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