Vertiv is seeking to add a
Commissioning Supervisor - Start Up
to our high performing APAC team!
Vertiv's ANZ Start Up Services team is scaling rapidly to meet hyperscale and co-location data centre growth across the region. You'll lead a multi-disciplinary team of Customer Engineers across Thermal, Power, and LV Switchgear disciplines — delivering technically complex commissioning programs that form the backbone of Australia's digital infrastructure.
The Commissioning Supervisor leads the planning and coordination of commissioning activities
across Thermal Infrastructure, Electrical Distribution Systems (LV Switchgear), and Critical Power Systems.
The role is responsible for supervising Customer Engineers and managing subcontractor relationships to deliver world-class commissioning outcomes for high-value data centre clients including co-location and hyperscale operators.
Who we are:
Nearly all aspects of our lives involve the use of technology. It's how we work, play & do anything in between. This connectivity or use of data is built into the very fabric of our society. It's vital to human progress.
Vertiv believes there's a better way to meet this accelerating demand for data — one driven by passion & innovation.
As industry experts & Architects of Continuity, we collaborate with our customers to envision & build future-ready infrastructures. We leverage our portfolio of hardware, software, analytics, & services, to ensure our customers' vital applications run continuously, perform optimally & scale with business needs.
Why Join Vertiv?
Meaningful & Fulfilling Work
Inspiring & Caring Leaders in the industry
Recharge Your Potential
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Administration, Planning & Reporting
Prepare, review, and submit quotations and warranty return documentation in accordance with company procedures.
Verify and approve technician timesheets, leave applications, and expense claims in a timely manner.
Generate regular management reports on team activity, job status,



and operational metrics using Power BI dashboards.
Support field personnel with administrative processes including SR creation, parts procurement, and equipment logistics.
Maintain accurate records of commissioning activities, site documentation, and client correspondence.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for administrative and operational workflows.
Team & Resource Management
Coordinate and schedule Customer Engineers and subcontractors across Thermal, Power, and LV Switchgear disciplines to meet project and service delivery demands.
Manage day-to-day CE operational matters including leave, scheduling conflicts, performance observations, and welfare.
Ensure all CEs and subcontractors hold current inductions, site access, and compliant personal protective equipment before mobilisation.
Respond to customer requests and enquiries within 24 hours and ensure all commitments are tracked and met.
Conduct regular field audits and site inspections to verify quality, safety compliance, and workmanship standards.
Manage subcontractor relationships including scope boundaries, variation management, invoice review, and compliance verification.
Maintain preferred contractor arrangements aligned with Vertiv's approved supplier framework.
Onboard new Customer Engineers and provide structured technical and procedural orientation.
Mentor and develop team members to grow multi-disciplinary commissioning capability.
Maintain a workplace safety culture aligned with Vertiv's Zero Harm commitment — proactively identify and mitigate hazards




Ensure all field personnel are provided with, and use, appropriate PPE for each task and environment
Promptly report all workplace incidents, near-misses, and injuries in accordance with Vertiv's incident management procedures
Conduct and document periodic safety audits of commissioning sites and enforce site-specific safety plans (SWMS, JSEA)
Ensure subcontractors meet Vertiv's WHS requirements and hold current compliance documentation prior to engagement
Participate in and support internal quality assurance reviews and corrective action processes
QUALIFICATIONS
Electrical Trade Certificate (Certificate III in Electrotechnology – Electrician) OR Mechanical Trade Certificate (AQF Level 3 or equivalent)
Formal supervisory or management qualification (desirable)
Relevant documented supervisory experience
Current Australian Driver's Licence (minimum class C)
Minimum 5 years' experience in critical infrastructure, data centres, or mission-critical cooling and power
Proven track record managing a field service or commissioning team in a supervisory/lead capacity
Working knowledge of at least two of: thermal systems (chillers, CRAC/CRAH, precision cooling); UPS/STS critical power systems; LV switchgear and power distribution
Experience managing subcontractors and third-party service providers
Familiarity with MOPs, PTW's, and SWEMs documentation frameworks
Leadership and team development across multi-disciplinary, multi-site teams
Customer-centric stakeholder management and relationship building
Systematic technical problem-solving across multiple disciplines
Planning and organisation for concurrent projects and competing priorities
Clear qualified communication with internal teams, clients, and subcontractors
Commercial acumen — service delivery costs, budgets, and scope variations
Safety leadership with Zero Harm culture
Resilience and adaptability under pressure
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📌 Commissioning Supervisor - Start Up (Melbourne)
🏢 Vertiv
📍 Melbourne