UPS & STS Commissioning Technician - Data Center Power

Vertiv Co; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Job summary

Vertiv seeks a Power Customer Engineer (Technician) – Commissioning to lead end-to-end commissioning of UPS and STS units across large-scale, mission-critical environments, including Tier 1 data centres. You will own the full commissioning cycle, work on landmark projects, and support the service team with maintenance and additional works.

Travel to varied sites, potential overnight stays, and adherence to safety protocols will be essential.

Qualifications

• Electrical Trade Certificate required and valid licencing.
• Formal electronics qualification is advantageous but not mandatory.
• State-based unrestricted electrical licence is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Own the commissioning process for UPS & STS units from start to finish.
• Lead L2/L3/L4 commissioning tasks on Tier 1 data centre sites.
• Support service team with maintenance and time & material works.
• Build trusted relationships with customers through professional interactions.
• Engage in ongoing Vertiv training and develop technical skills.

Skills

Electrical Systems

Data Centres

Troubleshooting

Project Coordination

Safety Compliance

Education

Electrical Trade Certificate

Formal Electronics Qualification

State-based Unrestricted Electrical Licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary/Objectives of Incumbent:

The Power Customer Engineer (Technician) – Commissioning is a critical technical role within the Global Service – APAC ANZ division, you will be responsible for the end-to-end commissioning of Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) and Static Transfer Switch (STS) units. This role is at the forefront of delivering high-quality commissioning services across large-scale, mission-critical environments, including Tier 1 Data Centres.

Job Description

Position Summary/Objectives of Incumbent:

The Power Customer Engineer (Technician) – Commissioning is a critical technical role within the Global Service – APAC ANZ division, you will be responsible for the end-to-end commissioning of Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) and Static Transfer Switch (STS) units. This role is at the forefront of delivering high-quality commissioning services across large-scale, mission-critical environments, including Tier 1 Data Centres.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Reporting:

• Time Sheets - Digital reporting tool to be used to accurately record hours worked each day.
• Commissioning/Service Reports - to be completed within set timeframes
• Proactively communicate project progress and any site issues to the Project Manager & Service Operations Manager.
  
  

Operational Delivery

• Own the commissioning process from start to finish - You'll lead the full commissioning cycle across Vertiv's complete range of UPS & STS units, delivering critical infrastructure that keeps the world's most important facilities running.
• Work on landmark projects - Carry out L2, L3, and L4 commissioning tasks alongside experienced Vertiv Project & Commissioning Managers. If you've previously worked on Tier 1 Data Centre sites, you'll feel right at home here.
• Broaden your expertise - This isn't a one-dimensional role. You'll also support the Service Team with maintenance and time & material works, giving you exposure across the full asset lifecycle.
• Be the face of Vertiv - Build trusted relationships with our customers through professional, solutions-focused interactions. Your feedback helps shape how we deliver for our clients.
• Never stop growing - Access ongoing training across multiple Vertiv technologies, keeping your skills sharp and your career moving forward.
• Enjoy the perks - A fully maintained company vehicle and the support you need to represent Vertiv at the highest standard, every day.
  
  

Daily Work Duties And Expectations

• Travel to various sites, including remote locations, requiring a valid Driver's Licence.
• Undertake overnight or extended travel as project demands require.
• Safely navigate and work within confined, tight, and restricted spaces.
• Working on and around Energised Electrical equipment, adhering strictly to safety protocols.
• Undertake manual handling tasks, including lifting, carrying, and relocating equipment and components in accordance with WHS guidelines.
  
  

WHS, Environment & Quality

• Comply with all Work, Health & Safety, Environment and Quality obligations
• Actively champion a safety-first culture on all sites, leading by example and encouraging safe behaviours among colleagues and contractors.
• Identify, report, and mitigate workplace hazards promptly and effectively.
  
  

Employees reporting to Incumbent

• Nil
  
  

Main Contacts Within Company

• Other Customer Engineers – Power
• Service Supervisor – Power
• Service Operations Manager
• Safety Manager
• Technical Support Team
• Project Management Team
  
  

Main Contacts Outside The Company

• Customers
• Product Suppliers
• Contractors
• Vertiv Partners
  
  

Education/Qualification

• Electrical Trade Certificate.
• Formal Electronics Qualification whilst not mandatory, will be highly regarded.
• Mandatory: Relevant State-based Unrestricted Electrical Licence.
  
  

Specialist Knowledge

• Technical knowledge in data centres, telecom, commercial & industrial or similar industries.
  
  

Practical Experience

• Proven track record within the Critical Power Industry as a commissioning/service technician.
• Proven ability to work effectively under timeline constraints on large scale sites.
• Solid understanding of Controls & Networking.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  
  

Personal Characteristics

• Excellent communication, inter-personal and problem-solving skills
• Learning agility
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to multitask and priorities workloads
  
  

About Us

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength
  
  

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer-first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication
  
  

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

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