Commissioning Supervisor
Vertiv
Commissioning Supervisor
Vertiv
Builds power and cooling systems for data centers
As Commissioning Supervisor, you will sit at the intersection of technology, infrastructure, and people — shaping how Australia’s most critical data centre environments come to life. Vertiv’s ANZ Start Up Services team is scaling rapidly to meet the demands of hyperscale and co-location data centre growth across the region. You will lead and support a multi-disciplinary team of Customer Engineers spanning Thermal, Power, and LV Switchgear disciplines who will be delivering technically complex commissioning programs that form the backbone of Australia’s digital infrastructure.
What sets this role apart:
POSITION SUMMARY
The Commissioning Supervisor leads the planning & coordination of commissioning activities across Thermal Infrastructure, Electrical Distribution Systems (LV Switchgear), and Critical Power Systems within Vertiv’s ANZ Start Up Services team.
Reporting to the Service Operations Manager – Start Up Services, the role is responsible for supervising Customer Engineers and managing subcontractor relationships to deliver world-class commissioning outcomes for high-value data centre clients including co-location facilities, hyperscale operators
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Administration, Planning & Reporting
Team & Resource Management
Work Health, Safety, Environment & Quality
MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS
All mandatory qualifications must be verified prior to commencement.
Electrical Trade Certificate (Certificate III in Electrotechnology – Electrician).
OR Mechanical Trade Certificate (AQF Level 3 or equivalent).
Relevant documented supervisory experience.
Current Australian Driver’s Licence (minimum class C).
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Formal supervisory or management qualification.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Minimum 5 years’ experience in the critical infrastructure, data centre, or mission-critical cooling and power industry.
Proven track record managing a field service or commissioning team in a supervisory or lead capacity.
Working knowledge of at least two of the following: thermal systems (chillers, CRAC/CRAH, precision cooling); UPS / STS critical power systems; LV switchgear and power distribution equipment.
Experience managing subcontractors and third-party service providers.
Familiarity with documentation frameworks including MOPs, PTW’s & SWEMs.
KEY COMPETENCIES
| Leadership & Team Development | Ability to lead, mentor, and grow a multi-disciplinary technical team across multiple sites and states |
| Customer Focus | Customer-centric approach with strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills |
| Technical Problem-Solving | Systematic and methodical approach to diagnosing and resolving complex multi-discipline technical issues |
| Planning & Organisation | Proven ability to manage resourcing for multiple concurrent projects, schedules, and competing priorities effectively |
| Communication | Clear and professional written and verbal communication with internal teams, clients, and subcontractors |
| Commercial Acumen | Understanding of service delivery costs, budgets, and commercial implications of scope variations |
| Safety Leadership | Consistent demonstration of safety-first behaviours and ability to embed a Zero Harm culture within the team |
| Resilience & Adaptability | Able to work effectively under pressure and adapt quickly to changing project and operational priorities |
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Vertiv builds power and cooling equipment that keeps data centers, communication networks, and industrial facilities running through outages and heavy computing loads. Its Liebert cooling systems manage the heat generated by servers, while its power products protect equipment and distribute electricity. The company sells equipment directly and through distributors, then earns additional revenue from installation, maintenance, spare parts, and services throughout the equipment life cycle. Its portfolio also includes racks and software for monitoring and managing IT equipment. Vertiv became a standalone company in 2016 and is headquartered in Westerville, Ohio.
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