Engineer II Commissioning X

Commissioning Leadership & Delivery:

• →Develop and execute the end-to-end commissioning strategy for assigned projects, ensuring compliance with design, standards, and client acceptance criteria.
• →Lead integrated systems testing (IST) and total system commissioning, managing cross-disciplinary sequencing and dependencies.
• →Act as the technical authority for commissioning across all critical systems, including electrical (UPS, generators, switchgear), mechanical (chillers, CRAC, pumps), and BMS/controls integration.
• →Develop, approve, and manage commissioning plans, test scripts, procedures, and checklists to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• →Coordination meetings with clients, contractors, consultants, vendors, and internal teams; establish clear priorities and escalation pathways.
• →Review design documentation and vendor submittals to identify commissioning risks, interfaces, and opportunities for constructability improvements.
• →Plan and manage commissioning resources (internal and subcontractor), including forecasting, mobilization, and utilization.
• →Establish and enforce strict QA/QC and safety protocols for energization and testing, including LOTO and permit-to-work systems.
• →Assist service team with the troubleshooting and resolution of complex technical issues during commissioning, ensuring root cause analysis and effective corrective actions.
• →Oversee and witness Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and functional performance tests.
• →Assist PMO with the project handover to Service Operations, ensuring operational readiness and a smooth transition.
• →Own the delivery of all commissioning documentation and turnover packages, ensuring they meet contractual and quality standards.
• →Provide regular, clear reporting on commissioning progress, KPIs, risks, and constraints to stakeholders and leadership.

 

Documentation and Customer Management:

• →Manage all customer and stakeholder engagement related to commissioning, aligning on test scope, acceptance criteria, and sign-off processes.
• →Ensure rigorous QA/QC throughout installation, start-up, and testing phases, enforcing defect closure before progression.
• →Guarantee the timely delivery of complete, high-quality turnover documentation and training materials to the customer.
• →Communicate progress and risks transparently to customers and internal stakeholders, proactively driving actions to maintain schedule and quality.

Continuous Improvement:

• →Drive the standardization and improvement of commissioning methodologies, tools, and templates across the region.
• →Mentor and develop commissioning engineers and team members, enhancing technical and project management capabilities.

WHS, Environment & Quality:

• →Champion a culture of safety and quality, enforcing strict adherence to WHS, environmental, and quality management systems.
• →Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions as necessary.

 

None (Individual contributor with leadership and coordination responsibility) Main contacts within Company

• Project Engineering, Project Management, Service Operations, Sales Operations, IMS Team, Regional Leadership, Vertiv Factories

Main contacts outside the Company

• Customers, Customer Commissioning Agents, General Contractors, Consultants, Key Equipment Vendors

Education/Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent). Relevant professional certifications (e.g., PMP, CxA) are advantageous.

   

Specialist Knowledge:

• Deep expertise in mission-critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure, including protection systems, controls, and redundancy concepts.
• Proven experience in total system commissioning (IST) and the integration of BMS/SCADA, alarms, and monitoring systems.
• Strong knowledge of relevant industry standards and safe work practices (e.g., LOTO, energisation procedures).

Practical Experience: 

• Significant experience (typically 8+ years) in commissioning within data centres or other mission-critical environments, including leadership of complex, multi-disciplinary projects.

 

 

• Excellent customer and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead challenging technical and commercial discussions.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, capable of clear reporting and decision-making under pressure.
• A collaborative leader who fosters a high-performance, safety-first team culture.