Commissioning Manager, VIC

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📍 Melbourne, Australia

About this role

Position Summary/Objectives of Incumbent:


The Commissioning engineer will work as a part of the Project Management team in Australia/New Zealand and be responsible for the commissioning of mission critical electrical and mechanical equipment, safe electrical practices, facility turnover, and issue resolution. 

Position Purpose

The Commissioning Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating and leading all commissioning activities for mission-critical infrastructure projects. The role ensures electrical, mechanical and control systems are tested, validated and handed over safely, efficiently and in accordance with project specifications, customer requirements and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop commissioning strategies, procedures and integrated test plans.
  • Lead Factory Witness Testing (FWT), Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
  • Coordinate commissioning activities between project management, engineering, service teams, subcontractors and customers.
  • Ensure all commissioning activities comply with safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
  • Manage commissioning schedules, resources and project priorities.
  • Review design documentation and identify commissioning risks.
  • Oversee QA/QC inspections, defect management and punch list close-out.
  • Prepare commissioning documentation, reports and final handover packages.
  • Support troubleshooting and technical issue resolution during commissioning.
  • Mentor commissioning engineers and promote continuous improvement.

Key Skills & Experience

  • Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
  • Extensive experience delivering commissioning on critical infrastructure or data centre projects.
  • Strong knowledge of UPS, HVAC, generators, switchboards, BMS and control systems.
  • Excellent leadership, customer relationship and communication skills.
  • Strong understanding of safe electrical work practices and commissioning methodologies.

WHS, Environment & Quality:
•    Comply with all Work, Health & Safety, Environment and Quality obligations
•    Actively promote safety in the workplace
 

Practical Experience: 

5+ Years or more experience in data centre commissioning, testing or project management is preferred but consideration will be given to experience with other critical infrastracture, industrial, oil and gas or mining experience.

Personal Characteristics: 
    
•    Needs to be customer focused.
•    Good written and verbal communication skills.
•    Be able to be a part of a high performing team and understand what that means.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertiv.com

Frequently Asked Questions

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This Commissioning Manager, VIC role at Vertiv is based in Melbourne, Australia. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
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When was the Commissioning Manager, VIC job at Vertiv posted?
This Commissioning Manager, VIC position at Vertiv was posted on Sep 18, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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