Commissioning Technician - Switchboard, NSW

Position Summary

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 (A 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

• Nil

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