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# Electrical Systems Specialist at AirTrunk

- **Company:** AirTrunk
- **Location:** Western Sydney, Australia
- **Posted:** 2026-10-28
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-02
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/airtrunk/jobs/8045767003

## Job description

Want to be a part of Asia Pacific & Middle East's (APME) largest, most innovative, and rapidly growing data centre company?

AirTrunk is a hyperscale data centre company with a powerful purpose - to scale and sustain the relentless growth of the region’s digital future. We do this by continuously redefining and delivering the digital infrastructure that meet the needs of our customers - the world’s most transformational companies. And we’re doing so sustainably, for today and tomorrow.

Having opened Australia’s first and largest hyperscale data centres in 2017, we set our eyes on rapid expansion and now operate a platform of hyperscale data centres across the APME region. With backing from our investors, including Blackstone, this is just the beginning…

Come join the A-Team at AirTrunk, where the cloud meets the ground.

## Your Impact

As the Electrical Systems Specialist on site, reporting directly to the Associate Director - Electrical Systems, you will work closely with the DC Operations and Development teams making your mark in a number of ways:

- Lead high voltage switching operations across SYD3 and apply an accepted methodology to ensure the safe operation of all high-voltage equipment.
- Engaging with our General Contractors, and our DC operations team to develop Methods of Procedures (MOPs) to ensure they meet risk mitigation and safety requirements.
- Work with the commissioning team to deliver, technically accurate and timely projects for our customers.
- Provide technical support for our Low Voltage equipment to our operations team.

Key focus areas include:

- Supporting the safe operation of electrical infrastructure, including medium-voltage and low-voltage systems across the data Centre campus.
- Performing authorized medium-voltage switching operations and assisting in low-voltage switching activities.
- Monitoring equipment condition, identifying defects, and supporting rectification activities to maintain system reliability and compliance.

## What You'll Do

- Author high voltage switching instructions and then lead a peer review session to confirm the accuracy of the switching procedure.
- Prepare or review MOPS (Method of Procedure) for construction based electrical integration works.
- Review and assist in MOP preparation from other related partners. This could be either MV or LV works.
- Lead the maintenance and inspection of the low voltage network, this includes Generators, UPS’s including DC systems and Busways.
- Assist our commissioning team with electrical-related apparatus. This includes high voltage apparatus, kiosks, low voltage generators, or uninterruptible power supplies.
- Assist in design reviews for new projects within SYD region
- Have a detailed working knowledge of our low Voltage Infrastructure. This equipment will include Kiosk Transformers, low voltage generators, PTU, (uninterruptable power supplies), Busways and other low voltage equipment.
- Assist AirTrunk’s Safety team during incident investigations, by supplying technical mentorship.

## What You'll Bring

- Minimum 5-8 years of proven experience in safely performing High Voltage switching operations and Low Voltage equipment.
- Electrical License requirements
- A sound technical knowledge of MV and LV systems. These could include EHV, MV, LV Generators, PTU’s (UPS’s) and Automatic transfer Switches functionality.
- Good communication skills
- Be able to read and interpret single line diagrams, technical diagrams / systems and be able to communicate these systems and functions to them to non-technical colleagues.
- Be able assist our Safety team with electrical (technical or non-Technical). This could be both in reviewing an incident or site preparation.
- Willingness to travel to AirTrunk’s other sites in Australia for support or coverage
- Experience performing electrical switching operations, inspections, and maintenance activities in accordance with approved procedures.

The AirTrunk Culture

Working at AirTrunk is a once in a lifetime opportunity to fast-track your career and amplify your impact. Whilst you’re helping scale our region’s digital future, we’ll help you Grow@Hyperscale and unleash your full potential.

The pace in which we operate means you’ll feel an electric atmosphere at AirTrunk. We are a team of challengers and collaborative problem solvers who break new ground every day. We do this by living our values, going above and beyond, and being dynamic, transparent, and responsive.

Every AirTrunker brings their own unique background and diverse perspective to find solutions to problems that matter. We make sure you have everything you need to make your mark and thrive in a flexible and safe working environment, where everyone feels welcome. Our benefits empower AirTrunkers to stay positively charged.

Now’s your chance to Grow@Hyperscale.

**To all recruitment agencies: AirTrunk does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, AirTrunk employees or any other organisation location. AirTrunk is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.**

## About AirTrunk

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: AirTrunk is a hyperscale data centre specialist creating a platform for cloud, content and large enterprise customers across the Asia-Pacific & Middle East (APME) region.
- **Entity Type**: Private (backed by investors including Blackstone)
- **Headquarters**: Sydney, Australia
- **Founded**: 2015
- **Founders**: Robin Khuda (Founder & CEO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Hyperscale data centre development and operations
- **Target customers**: B2B – world’s largest cloud, content, and technology companies
- **Mission / purpose**: To scale and sustain the relentless growth of the region’s digital future by continuously redefining and delivering data centres that meet customer needs – sustainably.

## Products & Services
- **Hyperscale Data Centre Campuses**: End-to-end design, construction, and operation of large-scale data centres across APME. Delivered with industry-leading reliability, technology innovation, and energy/water efficiency at significantly lower build and operating cost.
- **Customer Solutions & Innovation**: Customised design, energy & climate solutions, product design, and site selection tailored for hyperscale customers.
- **Sustainability & Financing**: A$7 billion+ in sustainable financing; commitment to net zero emissions by 2030; dedicated social and environmental impact programs.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed as a private company; significant backing from Blackstone.
- **Key Metric**: Operates a growing platform of hyperscale data centres across Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, and Singapore, with total capacity expanding to 700MW+.
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Blackstone (lead investor)
- **Growth Signals**: Rapid expansion since opening Australia’s first hyperscale data centres in 2017; now the largest and fastest growing data centre platform in Asia-Pacific & Japan (excl. China). Entry into new markets (Malaysia, Middle East) and ongoing expansion of existing campuses.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Hyperscale focus**: Pure-play hyperscale specialist with deep expertise in large-scale, energy-efficient data centre design and construction.
- **Cost leadership**: Proprietary designs and construction methodologies deliver significantly lower build and operating costs than competitors.
- **Sustainability**: First-mover on large-scale renewable energy procurement and net-zero targets, a key differentiator for ESG-conscious customers.
- **Customer relationships**: Trusted partner of the world’s most transformational technology companies, with a strong track record of on-time, on-spec delivery.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scale & sustainability**: Continue rapid geographic expansion across APME while achieving net zero emissions by 2030.
- **AI-driven growth**: Enable the region’s digital future accelerated by artificial intelligence, requiring increased data centre capacity.
- **Operational excellence**: Maintain industry-leading reliability, energy efficiency, and innovation across the full data centre lifecycle.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & recognition**: Certified Great Place to Work® in Australia, Singapore, and Japan. Ranked top 10 in Australia’s Best Workplaces™ and recognised as one of Australia’s 2025 Best Workplaces™ in Technology.
- **Employee promise – “Grow@Hyperscale”**: Fast-track career growth, high-impact projects, and a chance to work with the largest technology companies in the world.
- **Benefits**: 26 weeks paid parental leave (primary caregiver), 6 weeks (secondary); Employee Assistance Program; AirFit wellness resources; Recharge Days (additional leave); weekly lunches, monthly social events, annual global get-together (AirTrunk Connect); 3 days paid volunteering leave per year; dedicated learning & development programs.
- **Flexibility**: Collaborative workplaces designed for best work with flexibility when needed (likely hybrid/flexible model).
- **Diversity & Inclusion**: Inclusive hiring practices (inclusive language in job ads, diverse interview panels, Work180 endorsement), Employee Resource Groups, and a DEI strategy focused on gender, race/ethnicity, and generational representation.
- **Locations**: Offices and data centres in Sydney, Melbourne, Singapore, Hong Kong, Johor Bahru (Malaysia), Tokyo, and Osaka.

## Sources
1. [AirTrunk About Page](https://airtrunk.com/about-airtrunk/)
2. [AirTrunk Homepage](https://airtrunk.com/)
3. [AirTrunk Careers](https://airtrunk.com/careers/)
4. [AirTrunk Candidate Guide 2025 (PDF)](https://airtrunk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AirTrunk-Candidate-Guide-2025.pdf)

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