AirTrunk

Data Centre

SeniorDirector,Commissioning

A$245–350k ~AI est. North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
The Brief

“Senior Director, Commissioning at AirTrunk. Skills: Commissioning strategy, Lifecycle management, Operational readiness, System performance. Define commissioning strategy. Establish commissioning as lifecycle control”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure data centres are operable; Ensure data centres are resilient; Ensure data centres are optimised; Ensure commissioning outcomes align with contractual expectations; Enhance reliability and performance

Industry & Context.

Data Centre
Problems you'll solve

Risk management; Problem resolution

Eligibility Requirements

25% travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

10+ years’ experience in commissioning, 10+ years’ experience in critical infrastructure delivery, 10+ years’ experience in mission-critical operations, Proven experience delivering complex commissioning programs, Experience commissioning multi-tenanted or hyperscale environments, Experience commissioning new capacity or integrated systems within live operational environments, Demonstrated experience leading high-performing teams, Experience influencing and aligning cross-functional stakeholders, Experience operating within live mission-critical environments, Strategic mindset, Excellent communication skills, Commercial acumen, Risk management capability, Willingness to travel internationally

Nice to Have

Experience with mechanical systems, Experience with electrical systems, Experience with controls systems, Experience with integrated systems

What You'll Do.

Define commissioning strategy

Establish commissioning as lifecycle control

Own commissioning acceptance framework

Hold accountability for commissioning readiness

Build and lead commissioning function

Lead strategic resource planning

Develop and manage commissioning agents

Establish strategic partnerships

Drive consistent commissioning outcomes

Provide engineering-led oversight

Resolve commissioning risks

Strengthen alignment with operations

Align commissioning strategies

Support customer RFS milestones

Ensure commissioning outcomes align with expectations

Establish scalable frameworks

Drive continuous improvement

Position commissioning as repeatable capability

Provide strategic leadership

Lead and develop commissioning managers

Define commissioning strategies

Oversee commissioning planning

Establish commissioning standards

Maintain governance frameworks

Maintain reporting structures

Collaborate with development teams

Collaborate with design teams

Collaborate with construction teams

Ensure alignment with delivery

Maintain independent accountability

Lead escalation management

Ensure commissioning outputs enable handover

Drive commissioning capability development

Represent AirTrunk in forums

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Integrated project team; Cross-functional stakeholders; Development teams; Design teams; Construction teams; Operations teams

Communication Scope

Executive presentations; Technical teams

Process & Methodology

Lifecycle management, Capacity expansion, Infrastructure upgrades, End-of-life replacement

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