Senior Commissioning Manager – Data Centres

Aqyr, Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role in Sydney/Melbourne

Exposure to complex electrical & mech.

Long-term career development

Job summary

Aqy r, Inc. in Sydney is seeking a Senior Commissioning Manager to lead end-to-end commissioning of Australia's next generation data centre and mission-critical infrastructure projects.

You will oversee commissioning across electrical and mechanical systems, develop robust commissioning strategies, plans, procedures and test documentation from verification to handover. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors and client stakeholders, manage HV/LV distribution, UPS, generators,

Qualifications

• Extensive commissioning management experience in data centres or mission-critical facilities.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams including contractors and OEMs.
• Strong technical knowledge of critical power systems and power distribution.
• Experience with integrated systems testing across project phases.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end commissioning across major data centre projects.
• Develop commissioning strategies, plans, procedures and test documentation.
• Oversee Levels 1–5 commissioning from verification to integrated testing.
• Coordinate commissioning teams, subcontractors, OEMs and client reps.
• Verify HV/LV distribution, UPS, generators and cooling systems.
• Lead integrated system testing under normal and failure scenarios.
• Manage safety, access controls and electrical safety requirements.
• Maintain commissioning records and handover packages.
• Support operational readiness and final handover with operations teams.

Skills

Commissioning management

Data centre expertise

Multidisciplinary coordination

Project management

Electrical systems knowledge

Protection relays testing

SCADA testing

BMS testing

HV/LV distribution

Tools

SCADA

BMS

Job description

• Lead commissioning on Australia's next-gen data centre projects
• Work with cutting-edge critical power and mission-critical systems

Position summary

Locations open to Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Commissioning Manager and lead the delivery of Australia's next generation of data centre and mission-critical infrastructure projects.

You will oversee end-to-end commissioning activities across complex electrical and mechanical systems, developing comprehensive commissioning strategies, plans, programmes, procedures and test documentation from initial verification through to integrated systems testing and operational handover.

Your expertise in critical power systems, electrical distribution, UPS, generators, cooling systems, BMS, SCADA and control systems integration will be essential as you coordinate multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, OEMs and client stakeholders to ensure seamless project delivery.

Leading commissioning across Levels 1–5, you will manage HV switching activities, protection relay testing, and integrated systems testing to verify interconnected systems operate flawlessly under normal, abnormal and failure scenarios.

About the role

• Lead end-to-end commissioning activities across major data centre and mission-critical infrastructure projects.
• Develop and implement commissioning strategies, plans, programmes, procedures and test documentation.
• Oversee commissioning activities across Levels 1–5, from factory verification through to integrated systems testing.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary commissioning teams, subcontractors, OEMs, consultants and client representatives.
• Manage testing and verification of critical infrastructure including HV/LV distribution, UPS systems, generators and cooling systems.
• Lead integrated systems testing to verify interconnected systems operate correctly under normal and failure scenarios.
• Coordinate HV switching activities, access authorisations and electrical safety requirements.
• Manage commissioning schedules, resources, technical risks, defects and programme milestones.
• Ensure commissioning activities comply with project specifications, Australian standards and safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate commissioning records, test results, quality documentation and handover packages.
• Support operational readiness, client acceptance and final handover in collaboration with construction and operations teams.

About the candidate

• Extensive commissioning management experience in data centres, mission-critical facilities or complex electrical infrastructure environments.
• Proven capability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams including contractors, OEMs and technical stakeholders.
• Deep technical knowledge of critical power systems, HV/LV distribution, UPS systems, generators and backup power infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with structured commissioning methodologies and integrated systems testing across multiple project phases.
• Proficiency in testing protection relays, SCADA, BMS and control systems within mission-critical environments.
• Experience managing HV switching activities, electrical safety protocols and authorisation procedures.
• Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to manage schedules, resources and technical risks effectively.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities with a methodical approach to fault investigation and resolution.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills to influence outcomes and drive project delivery.
• Proactive commitment to safety, quality assurance and compliance with Australian standards and specifications.
• Background in utilities, transmission networks, substations or renewable energy sectors highly valued.
• Current Australian electrical licence advantageous for electrical and instrumentation responsibilities.
• White Card and site safety qualifications held or willingness to obtain promptly.
• Full Australian working rights mandatory.

Benefits and perks

• A permanent opportunity on major data centre and mission-critical infrastructure projects in Sydney or Melbourne.
• Exposure to complex electrical and mechanical systems and critical infrastructure.
• The opportunity to lead commissioning delivery and influence key project milestones.
• Collaboration with experienced engineering, construction and technical teams.
• Long-term career development in Australia's growing data centre and digital infrastructure sector.