R338487 Licensed Electrician (Critical Infrastructure Facilities)

Cushman & Wakefield; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Global organisation

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Licensed Electrician to support 24x7 data center operations and maintenance of critical electrical infrastructure. You will operate, maintain, and repair mission-critical equipment to meet uptime, compliance, and customer SLA requirements.

You will also manage contractors, develop maintenance SOPs, and coordinate with BMS/DCIM systems to improve energy efficiency while upholding OH&S standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Technical trade license, certification, or equivalent technical training in electrical, mechanical, facilities, or a related discipline
• Preferably 3+ years of experience supporting 24x7 data center operations or other mission-critical facilities
• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical infrastructure systems (switchgear, transformers, UPS, generators, PDUs, chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, cooling towers, pumps, fire detection and suppression, and BMS controls)
• Proficiency with CMMS, DCIM, BMS, and Microsoft Office tools

Responsibilities

• Maintain, operate, and repair mission-critical electrical systems in data center facilities
• Coordinate with contractors, service providers, and vendors to ensure safe, high-quality maintenance
• Develop, review, and audit SOPs, MOPs, EOPs, and sequences of operations
• Interface with BMS/DCIM systems to improve energy efficiency and performance
• Contribute to OH&S compliance and incident reporting

Skills

Electrical systems

Data center operations

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder management

Education

Electrical trade certification

Tools

CMMS

DCIM

BMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

R338487 Licensed Electrician (Critical Infrastructure Facilities)

Execute and coordinate all aspects of 24x7 data center operations, including the operation, maintenance, and repair of mission-critical equipment and systems to support uptime, compliance, and customer SLA requirements

Support the maintenance of electrical and mechanical infrastructure in line with manufacturer recommendations, corporate standards, and industry best practices

Manage contractors, service providers, consultants, and vendors to ensure maintenance, repairs, construction, and operational activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards

Develop, review, implement, and audit MOPs, SOPs, EOPs, sequence of operations, and maintenance standards, while interfacing with BMS, CMMS, DCIM, and other systems to improve operational performance and energy efficiency

Conduct inspections, facilities rounds, surveys, and root cause troubleshooting, while supporting reporting on operational performance, power quality, PUE, vendor scorecards, and other site metrics

Promote a safe working environment by supporting OH&S compliance, permit-to-work controls, risk assessments, hazard identification, and incident reporting, while building confidence with customers on operational matters

About Our Client:

Our DC client supports the data centre and colocation strategies of more than 6,000 firms across its secure, network-rich portfolio of data centres located throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Their clients include domestic and international companies of all sizes, ranging from financial services, cloud, and information technology services, to manufacturing, energy, gaming, life sciences and consumer products. Our clients portfolio consists of over 300+ data centres.

About You:

Technical trade license, certification, or equivalent technical training in electrical, mechanical, facilities, or a related discipline

Preferably 3+ years of experience supporting 24x7 data center operations or other mission-critical facilities, with working knowledge of both electrical and mechanical infrastructure systems

Strong operational knowledge of critical systems including switchgear, transformers, UPS, generators, PDUs, chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, cooling towers, pumps, fire detection and suppression, and BMS controls

Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and root cause investigation skills, with the ability to interpret complex operational documents, incident reports, and technical procedures

Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work confidently with clients, internal teams, contractors, and service providers

Proficiency with CMMS, DCIM, BMS, and Microsoft tools including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint, with strong organizational skills and attention to operational detail

Must be an Australian citizen eligible for security clearance

About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield is a global leader in commercial real estate services, with 50,000+ employees across 60 countries. In Australia, we partner with some of the world’s leading organisations to deliver innovative property solutions across office, retail, industrial and logistics assets.

Our strength lies in our collaborative approach, deep market insight and ability to integrate services to deliver exceptional outcomes. We are driven by a client-first mindset and a commitment to excellence, empowering our people to think differently and create value at every stage of the property lifecycle.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work within a growing global organisation
• Supportive and collaborative team culture