Electrical Commissioning Engineer

CAI; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Continuing education opportunities

Work on cutting-edge projects

Job summary

A professional services company in Melbourne seeks an Electrical Commissioning Engineer to oversee commissioning of critical electrical equipment. Responsibilities include managing vendor coordination, conducting inspections, and ensuring safety. Candidates should have at least 5 years experience in data center commissioning. This full-time position offers competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic field.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in data center commissioning or facility management.
• Experience in data center construction / commissioning is critical.
• Ability to travel internationally if required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commissioning tests for electrical equipment.
• Manage vendor coordination and equipment inspections.
• Provide test documentation and ensure safe work practices.

Skills

Data center commissioning

Electrical switching operations

Low and/or medium voltage equipment commissioning

Excellent communication skills in English

Education

BS in electrical or engineering field or equivalent experience

Job description

Electrical Commissioning Engineer - DATA CENTER

CAI is a professional services company established in 1996 that supports Life Sciences and Mission Critical industries. We provide accelerated operational readiness and high performance through our rigorous approach, field-tested processes, and expert experience developed over 30 years.

Job Summary

Electrical Commissioning Engineer will work as part of the CAI Data Centre / Building Commissioning team and be responsible for the commissioning of mission-critical electrical equipment, safe electrical work practices, facility turnover, and issue resolution. Data Centre / Building Commissioning professionals develop and execute commissioning tests to demonstrate to the customer that vendor equipment is correctly installed and set to work, support enhanced design reviews, and consult on submission of LEED / Green Star qualification packages.

Key Responsibilities

• Development of electrical equipment and system test scripts
• Attend and be an active participant of customer equipment FWT / FAT
• Vendor coordination and management
• Perform equipment inspection to ensure build adherence to vendor submittals
• Provide test and documentation that the equipment is delivered, installed, and tested correctly and set to function properly for the customer
• Support and perform design specification review, manufacturer submittals, one-line drawing sets, and project schedule documentation
• QA/QC of electrical equipment installation / start-up
• Assign test commissioning tasks to the electrical commissioning team
• Execute test scripts to confirm equipment and system operation to the design specification
• Ensure safe work practices are followed by all on the commissioning team and the customer site
• Engage with customers to ensure a positive experience, goal achievement, and schedule adherence
• Provide daily reports for the electrical commissioning team status
• Conduct facility walk-downs, turnover, and punch list reviews
• General understanding of LEED specifications and requirements
• Duties may be increased as experience and skill allow

Qualifications

• BS in an electrical or engineering field or equivalent years’ experience
• 5 years or more of experience in data center commissioning or facility engineering / facility management
• Experience in data center construction / commissioning
• Electrical switching operations
• Equipment inspections
• Low and/or medium voltage equipment commissioning
• LEED commissioning
• Factory Witness Test / Factory Acceptance Test attendances
• Leading electrical commissioning processes
• Equipment / facility handover
• Data Center facilities operations experience is desired
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Able to travel internationally if required. Subject to travel restrictions.
• Candidates must have a Passport or the ability to immediately get a Passport

Working Conditions

• Extensive travel may be required (25-100%)
• May be required to work in other regions within or outside of Australia
• Work under construction site conditions
• Candidate must have the legal right to work in Australia

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Continuing education (internal and external)
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects in a highly evolving field

CAI is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We pledge that CAI will be operated in a way that is fair and equitable to all – our employees, our customers, and the broader society.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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