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 (3200-6200A 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

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About Us

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [email protected]