Shift Operations Leader
Mission Critical ·www.missioncriticalrecruit.com
Apply directRole - Senior Shift Oeprations Lead / Engineer
Location - Melbourne West
Salary - $165,000 + super
Shift role with 4 on, 4 off rotation (once site is operational)
About the role
We’re seeking a Senior Shift lead / engineer to act as the most senior on-shift technical authority within a 24/7 operations team. You’ll play a key role in leading incident response, and maintaining operational excellence across electrical, mechanical and controls systems.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll provide technical oversight, guide on-shift teams, and ensure all activities support a 100% uptime.
Key responsibilities
Location - Melbourne West
Salary - $165,000 + super
Shift role with 4 on, 4 off rotation (once site is operational)
About the role
We’re seeking a Senior Shift lead / engineer to act as the most senior on-shift technical authority within a 24/7 operations team. You’ll play a key role in leading incident response, and maintaining operational excellence across electrical, mechanical and controls systems.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll provide technical oversight, guide on-shift teams, and ensure all activities support a 100% uptime.
Key responsibilities
- Provide technical oversight of critical infrastructure systems
- Monitor plant performance (BMS/EPMS), identifying risks and potential issues
- Act as the primary escalation point for on-shift technicians
- Lead incident response, including diagnostics, stabilisation and reporting
- Support planned maintenance, shutdowns and commissioning activities
- Review risk assessments, switching plans and permit-to-work processes
- Coordinate vendors and ensure safe, compliant execution of works
- Drive continuous improvement across procedures, documentation and operations
- Extensive experience in data centres or other mission-critical environments
- Strong trades background in electrical, mechanical or BMS
- Strong technical knowledge of power and cooling systems (UPS, generators, HVAC, chilled water, etc.)
- Proven ability to troubleshoot and stabilise complex systems under pressure
- Experience with BMS/EPMS, CMMS and operational tools
- Strong understanding of risk management, LOTO and safe work practices
- Confident communicator with the ability to lead, mentor and engage stakeholders
- Leadership and supervisory experience of technicians in a 24/7 environment
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Where is the Shift Operations Leader job located?
The Shift Operations Leader role with Mission Critical is based in Melbourne, AU.
What does the Shift Operations Leader role pay?
Mission Critical lists the Shift Operations Leader role at up to AUD 165,000 per year.
Is the Shift Operations Leader role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Mission Critical.
What experience level is the Shift Operations Leader role?
The Shift Operations Leader position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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