Vertiv

Builds power and cooling systems for data centers

Commissioning Technician - Switchboard

Equipment Field ServicePosted on Nov 10

Full-timeSydney NSW, AustraliaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

An unrestricted electrical licence is mandatory.
A White Card is required.
A driver's licence is required.
Working knowledge of electrical drawings and control systems is required.
Experience troubleshooting is required.
An electrical engineering background is required.
Experience using product-specific software is required.
Familiarity with electrical panel testing and fault finding is required.
Competency in primary and secondary injection testing is required.
Competency in flash testing is required.
A good working knowledge of low-voltage switchgear and protection devices is required.
A good understanding of safe isolation and electrical safety is required.
Familiarity with maintaining accurate and detailed test documentation is required.
Experience with client Factory Acceptance Tests and Site Acceptance Tests is required.
Flexibility to work additional hours on request is required.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite is required.
Compliance with work health and safety, environmental, and quality obligations is required.
Proficiency in lockout/tagout procedures is required.

Responsibilities

Carry out startup, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of large-scale industrial low-voltage switchboards.
Deliver project site work on low-voltage switchgear panels rated 3200–6200 A, 415 Vac, including commissioning, testing, and handover to customers across industrial projects, primarily data centers.
Investigate site issues and breakdowns and carry out repairs as necessary.
Complete preventative maintenance tasks for all aspects of low-voltage switchgear panels, including ACBs and MCCBs.
Prepare tools, test equipment, and site documentation for project and maintenance activities.
Communicate and interface with clients, subcontractors, and internal departments to ensure timely progress and meet project and contract milestones.
Liaise with internal procurement on additional material requirements and manufacturing needs to close out defect lists.
Manage site paperwork, ensure documentation is signed off by relevant parties, and upload it to client portals in a timely manner.
Take responsibility for safe working practices on-site and ensure relevant work health and safety procedures are followed.
Promote workplace safety.
Complete work primarily on-site or while travelling; some remote travel may be required.

The purpose of this position is to carry out all aspects of the startup, commissioning, testing and maintenance of large-scale industrial LV switchboards.

Key Responsibilities

Delivery of project site works on LV switchgear panels (3200-6200A 415Vac) - Commissioning, testing and handover to customers over multiple industrial projects with main focus on DATACENTERS
Investigation of site issues/breakdowns with view to carrying out repairs as necessary.
Completion of preventative maintenance tasks for all aspects of LV switchgear panels. (ACBs-MCCBs)
Preparation of all tools, test equipment and site documentation for project/maintenance activities.
Communication and interface with clients, sub-contractors and various internal Vertiv departments to ensure timely progress and meet project/contract milestones.
Liaise with department internal procurement for any additional material requirements/manufacturing needs to close out defect lists.
Management of site related paperwork, ensuring documentation is signed off by all relevant parties and uploaded to client portals in a timely manner.
Responsibility for safe working practices on-site and ensuring all relevant WHS procedures are adhered to.
Some remote travel may be required.

WHS, Environment & Quality:

Comply with all Work, Health & Safety, Environment and Quality obligations
Actively promote safety in the workplace
Proficient in LOTO procedures

Employees reporting to Incumbent

Main contacts within Company

Commissioning services
Project management
Post sales Engineering
Service Operations
Sales

Main contacts outside the Company

Customers

Education/Qualification:

Unrestricted electrical licence is mandatory
White card
Drivers licence

Specialist Knowledge:

Working knowledge of Electrical Drawings/Control Systems
Experience in Troubleshooting
Electrical Engineering Background
Experience in the use of product specific Software

Practical Experience:

Familiar with all aspects of electrical panel testing & fault finding
Competency in primary & secondary injection testing
Competency in flash testing
Good working knowledge of LV Switchgear and Protection devices
Good understanding of safe isolation and electrical safety
Familiar with maintaining accurate and detailed completion of test documentation
Experience with Client Factory Acceptance Tests / Site Acceptance Tests
Fully flexible to work additional hours on request
This is a site-based role and majority of work time will be based on-site or travelling

Personal Characteristics:

Good communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft office suite

About the Company

Vertiv

Builds power and cooling systems for data centers

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.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Westerville, OH
Founded: 2016

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