Commissioning Field Supervisor - Power, Thermal & LV Switchgear, WA
Vertiv · Perth
Position Summary
The Commissioning Field Supervisor -Power, Thermal & LV Switchgear is a multi-disciplinary technical role within Vertiv's Asia Service - APAC ANZ division. Based in Western Australia, you will serve as the on-the-ground technical authority for end-to-end commissioning across Vertiv's full critical infrastructure portfolio including Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), Static Transfer Switches (STS), precision cooling systems (CRAC, CRAH, Fan Wall Units, Coolant Distribution Units), and Low Voltage Switchgear (2000 - 6200A, 415Vac). Operating across large-scale, mission-critical environments including Tier 1 Data Centres, you will combine deep technical expertise across Power, Thermal, and Switchgear disciplines for commissioning activities in the WA region.
Why This Role?
- Lead across three disciplines. Commission UPS, STS, precision cooling, and LV switchgear systems, building unmatched breadth of expertise across Vertiv's entire critical infrastructure portfolio.
- Be the WA authority. Own the region as Commissioning Field Supervisor in Western Australia -trusted to deliver landmark projects autonomously, backed by the full resources of Vertiv's ANZ Start Up Services team.
- Shape the future. Western Australia's data centre market is growing rapidly. You'll be at the forefront, establishing Vertiv's commissioning presence and building relationships that define our regional reputation.
- Enjoy the perks. A fully maintained company vehicle, ongoing multi-technology training, and the autonomy to represent Vertiv at the highest standard every day.
Key Responsibilities Planning & Reporting
- Accurately record daily hours and complete commissioning/service reports within set timeframes, uploading all documentation to client portals promptly.
- Proactively communicate project progress and any site issues to the Project Manager and Service Operations Manager.
- Coordinate and schedule commissioning activities across Power, Thermal, and Switchboard disciplines for all WA-based projects, providing regular status updates and technical reporting.
Operational Delivery
- Lead the full commissioning cycle across Vertiv's complete range of UPS, STS, CDU, CRAC, CRAH, FWU, TWU units, and LV Switchgear panels (3200–6200A, 415Vac), delivering critical infrastructure for the world's most important facilities.
- Execute CxL2 - CxL6 commissioning tasks on Tier 1 Data Centre sites alongside Vertiv Project & Commissioning Managers.
- Perform commissioning, testing, and handover of LV switchgear panels including ACBs and MCCBs, primary & secondary injection testing, and flash testing across industrial and data centre projects.
- Build trusted customer relationships through professional, solutions-focused interactions; provide technical guidance and on-site supervision to contractors and junior engineers.
- Interface with internal procurement for additional material requirements; ensure all site documentation is signed off by relevant parties and uploaded to client portals in a timely manner.
Daily Work & WHS
- Travel to various sites across Western Australia, including remote locations (valid Driver's Licence required); undertake overnight or extended travel as project demands require.
- Travel to other regions as required.
- Work safely on and around energised electrical equipment, live refrigerant lines, and pressure vessels, adhering strictly to all safety protocols, licensing requirements, and LOTO procedures.
- Work at heights (Work at Heights Training required, refreshed every 5 years), in confined/restricted spaces, and within HVAC mechanical systems in awkward body positions as required.
- Undertake manual handling tasks (lifting, carrying, relocating equipment such as compressors, gas bottles, and switchgear components) in accordance with WHS guidelines.
- Comply with all Work, Health & Safety, Environment, and Quality obligations; actively champion a safety-first culture by identifying, reporting, and mitigating workplace hazards.
- Site-based role with full flexibility to work additional hours on request.
Main Contacts
Internal Contacts
- Other Customer Engineers - Power, Thermal & Switchboard
- Service Supervisors - Power & Thermal
- Service Operations Manager
- Safety Manager
- Technical Support Team
- Project Management Team
- Post Sales Engineering
External Contacts
- Customers
- Product Suppliers
- Contractors
- Vertiv Partners
What You'll Bring Education & Qualifications
All qualifications and licences listed below are mandatory requirements for this role. Candidates must hold, or be able to demonstrate active steps to obtain, all of the following prior to commencement:
Qualification / Licence
| Electrical Trade Certificate | MANDATORY |
| Western Australia Unrestricted Electrical Licence | MANDATORY |
| Mechanical Trade Certificate | MANDATORY |
| Refrigerant Handling Licence | MANDATORY |
| White Card (Construction Induction) | MANDATORY |
| Valid Driver's Licence | MANDATORY |
Specialist Knowledge
- Strong technical knowledge across Data Centres, Telecommunications, Commercial, and Industrial environments.
- Working knowledge of electrical drawings, control systems, and product-specific software; solid understanding of controls, networking, and thermal systems.
- Electrical & Refrigeration background with experience in troubleshooting across Power, Thermal, and Switchboard systems.
Practical Experience
- Proven track record within the Critical Power and the Precision Cooling industry as a commissioning or service technician, with the ability to work under timeline constraints on large-scale sites.
- Competency in primary & secondary injection testing, flash testing, and electrical panel testing & fault finding.
- Good working knowledge of LV Switchgear, protection devices, and safe isolation/electrical safety practices.
- Experience across the full Commissioning Cycle: CxL2 – CxL6.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
Personal Characteristics
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills with a strong customer focus.
- Learning agility -ability to rapidly acquire new technical knowledge across multiple disciplines; self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously in a remote region.
- Strong leadership qualities with the ability to supervise, mentor, and collaborate effectively within a team environment.
- Ability to multitask, prioritise workloads, and maintain high performance under pressure.
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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The Commissioning Field Supervisor - Power, Thermal & LV Switchgear is a multi-disciplinary technical role within Vertiv's Asia Service - APAC ANZ division. Based in Western Australia, you will serve as the on-the-ground technical authority for end-to-end commissioning across Vertiv's full critical infrastructure portfolio including Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), Static Transfer Switches (STS), precision cooling systems (CRAC, CRAH, Fan Wall Units, Coolant Distribution Units), and Low Voltage Switchgear (2000 - 6200A, 415Vac). Operating across large-scale, mission-critical environments including Tier 1 Data Centres, you will combine deep technical expertise across Power, Thermal, and Switchgear disciplines for commissioning activities in the WA region.