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Mechanical Engineering Manager - Data Centre, Hyperscale

Location:

Melbourne 

Industry:

Facilities & Operations

Contract Type:

Full Time

Contact Name:

Chantel

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Date Published:

24.02.2026 -  



Mechanical Engineering Lead - site based, Data Centre
Location: Melbourne
Salary: $185,000 - $195,000 + super, bonus and benefits

MCR are seeking a highly experienced HVAC/Mechanical leader to act as the mechanical subject matter expert for data centre facility operations. Working directly for an owner / operator of large scale data centre sites, you will be a key part of a team tasked with developing operational excellence and processes for a large, highly technical facility. 

In this newly created role, the Mechanical Engineering Lead will be a part of the leadership team on site, overseeing maintenance programs, assisting with the implementation of procedures and policies as the data centre moves to operational handover.

We are seeking an experienced engineer or tradesperson with in depth knowledge of industrial scale mechanical infrastructure that supports 24/7 critical environments.  You will have the ability to lead, develop and mentor others in a technically challenging environment.

Responsibilities
  • Supervise and lead the site based teams, contractors and vendors
  • Act as Subject Matter Expert for all HVAC related equipment
  • Management of on site vendors and contractors including all deliverables
  • Ensuring continued uptime and maintaining site resilience 
  • Developing SOPs and MOPs and ensuring that they are up to date and adhered to
Requirements
  • Over 5 years' supervisory / management experience in data centre, or other mission critical site based operational role
  • Experience in leading maintenance technicians 
  • Experience in managing and developing preventative maintenance programs
  • Extensive knowledge of HVAC equipment - Chillers, CRAC units, Cooling towers, liquid cooling and BMS 
  • Strong communicator with ability to manage both internal and external customers
  • Relevant degree / qualifications of equivalent work experience / trade or licences 
Australian Citizenship, or eligibility to apply is essential.

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