About this Mechanical Engineer role at Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield · Onsite · CW Site - NZL - Dunedin City - 32 Fox Street
Job Title
Mechanical Engineer
Job Description Summary
Job Description
Mechanical Engineer – Data Centre Operations
Location: Southland, New Zealand
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to provide technical support and oversight of critical mechanical and liquid-cooling systems within a 24/7 data centre environment.
You will support the safe operation, maintenance, commissioning and reliability of critical cooling infrastructure, working closely with onsite teams and specialist contractors.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical support across chillers, pumps, heat exchangers, cooling towers, CDU and liquid-cooling systems.
- Develop and review mechanical MOPs, SOPs, EOPs and maintenance procedures.
- Investigate system performance issues, troubleshoot faults and support root-cause analysis.
- Review preventative maintenance, equipment defects, critical spares and lifecycle risks.
- Coordinate specialist contractors and verify the quality and safety of maintenance work.
- Support commissioning, testing and acceptance of mechanical and cooling systems.
- Review technical drawings, P&IDs, control sequences and engineering documentation.
- Identify opportunities to improve system reliability, capacity and efficiency.
About You
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent recognised qualification.
- 3+ years' mechanical engineering experience in data centres, process cooling, industrial plants or similar critical facilities.
- Strong knowledge of HVAC, chilled-water systems, CDU equipment and liquid cooling.
- Experience with commissioning, troubleshooting, live maintenance and contractor management.
- Strong technical analysis, problem-solving and communication skills.
- Must have valid New Zealand working rights.
About Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield is a leading global real estate services firm, delivering exceptional value for clients, property owners and occupiers. We are driven by our purpose: We make an impact.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work with critical infrastructure and specialist cooling technologies.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Career development within a global organisation.
- Relocation allowance available.
INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”
Ready to apply to Cushman & Wakefield?
Apply to Cushman & Wakefield
