Mechanical Commissioning Engineer - Data Centres
About the opportunity
Chandler Macleod is partnering with a leading global engineering and design consultancy to find a Mechanical Commissioning Engineer for their growing Melbourne commissioning team.
You'll work on complex projects like data centres, healthcare facilities and other critical infrastructure, and you'll be backed by an international network of commissioning specialists.
We're after someone who's comfortable running their own work on site, can hold their ground with contractors and vendors, and enjoys working through a hard technical problem.
What the role involves
Delivering commissioning from early planning through testing, integrated systems testing and handover
Writing and reviewing Commissioning Management Plans, test procedures and supporting documents
Assessing contractor and vendor commissioning plans, test scripts and energisation plans
Leading and attending Factory Witness and Factory Acceptance Tests, site inspections and functional performance testing
Diagnosing mechanical system faults and working with the project team to fix them
Keeping issue registers, commissioning records and progress reports up to date
Running commissioning meetings and contributing to programme planning and risk management
Putting together final commissioning reports and handover packages
Systems you'll work across
Data centre cooling: CRAC units, CDUs and direct-to-chip liquid cooling




Chilled water, condenser water and hydronic systems
Air and water TAB
Smoke control and stair pressurisation
Fire protection and hydraulics
BMS, EPMS and critical environmental controls
What we're looking for
A degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering, or a mechanical trade background with solid commissioning experience
A proven commissioning track record in building services, mission critical, healthcare or similar environments
Strong working knowledge of HVAC, chilled water, hydronic, fire and critical cooling systems
Hands‐on experience with equipment inspections, FWTs and FATs
Good fault‐finding skills and clear written and verbal communication
Willingness to travel to project sites when needed
Highly regarded:
data centre or healthcare experience, commissioning management software, MS Project, and accreditations such as ACG CxA, CSA, BCxA, ASHRAE BCxP, Green Star AP or LEED.
Important:
Youmust be an Australian citizen for this role.You also need to be able to obtain and hold a Baseline security clearance, with scope to go to higher levels.
What's on offer
Work on some of the most technically demanding projects in the country
Mentoring, training and a clear path for career growth
A team-oriented, multidisciplinary team that values technical excellence
Access to global mission critical expertise
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📌 Mechanical Commissioning Engineer (Melbourne)
🏢 Chandler Macleod
📍 Melbourne