Technician

Atlas NextWave; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas NextWave seeks experienced technicians for field service and commissioning across major data centres in Australia. You will install, start‑up, commission, test, service and fault‑find equipment including UPS, LV switchboards and precision cooling systems.

Travel to customer sites is required with occasional interstate or overnight work. A valid driver’s licence and safety‑focused approach are essential; electrical licensing is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s licence is required.
• Restricted Electrical Licence is preferred.
• Experience with UPS, critical power, LV switchboards or industrial electrical systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Complete equipment start-up, testing and commissioning.
• Undertake scheduled servicing, maintenance and emergency repairs.
• Diagnose technical issues and perform fault-finding.
• Maintain relationships with customers and site stakeholders.
• Travel to customer sites with occasional interstate or overnight travel.
• Participate in overtime or on-call arrangements when required.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

commissioning

Interpreting drawings

Troubleshooting

Customer relations

Education

Restricted Electrical Licence

Job description

We are partnering with a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, to recruit several experienced technicians across its growing Australian field service and commissioning team. These opportunities support major data centres and other mission‑critical facilities across power, cooling and electrical infrastructure.

The roles

Depending on your technical background, you will work across the installation, start‑up, commissioning, testing, servicing and fault‑finding of equipment including:

• UPS and critical power systems
• Large‑scale industrial LV switchboards
• Precision cooling equipment, including CRAC, CRAH, fan wall and coolant distribution units
• Associated controls, electrical systems and mechanical infrastructure

Key responsibilities

• Complete equipment start‑up, testing and commissioning
• Undertake scheduled servicing, maintenance and emergency repairs
• Diagnose technical issues and complete complex fault‑finding
• Maintain strong relationships with customers and site stakeholders
• Travel to customer sites, including occasional interstate or overnight travel
• Participate in overtime or on‑call arrangements where required

About you

We are interested in technicians from critical power, electrical, switchboard, HVAC, refrigeration, chiller.

For electrical and power positions, you will ideally have:

• Experience with UPS, critical power, LV switchboards, controls or industrial electrical systems
• Strong electrical fault‑finding and commissioning capabilities
• The ability to interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation

For thermal and chiller positions, you will ideally have:

• A Restricted Electrical Licence
• Experience commissioning, servicing or repairing industrial chillers or precision cooling systems
• Strong knowledge of refrigeration circuits, controls and mechanical systems

All applicants will require a valid driver's licence, a strong commitment to safety and the ability to work independently within live operational environments.