Associate Critical Environment Technician

Make your mark in this exciting opportunity to work at Australia’s leading data centres. Canberra's team is expanding with a new Data Centre. Join our team as we continue to grow in 2026. Critical Infrastructure experience or HVAC or Electrical trades are desired Tailored CDC Academy and hands-on training provided About us: Established in 2007, CDC Data Centres is Australia’s leading operator of sovereign, secure, world-class data centre facilities. Headquartered in Canberra with multiple facilities in the ACT, NSW, VIC and New Zealand, CDC’s diversified operations provide secure data centre configurations that support co-location, containerised and hyperscale compute environments with all campuses interconnected with high-speed carrier grade networks. At CDC we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe that everyone’s unique experiences enable us to deliver meaningful benefits for our people, our clients and communities. Our mission is to attract, retain and grow the world’s best data centre team. Our people are responsive, innovative and trusted in supporting our customers. Together, we configure the landscape to meet the security, reliability, connectivity and sustainability needs for today and tomorrow. About the Role: At CDC, our Critical Environment Technicians work hands-on in live data centres, supporting the day-to-day operation of mission critical infrastructure. This is a site-based role focused on planned works, maintenance, site logistics, and overall reliability during business hours. You’ll play a key role in delivering technical facilities management — coordinating maintenance, managing site operations, and responding to incidents to keep our environments safe, secure, and always on. If you’ve worked in electrical, HVAC, or industrial environments, much of this will feel familiar. The difference is the scale, the environment, and the opportunity to step into a stable, high-growth industry. You’ll be part of CDC’s Operations team — on the ground every day, working closely together to deliver a strong customer experience and keep our facilities running at their best. What you’ll be doing day‑to‑day: Monitoring and responding to alarms and alerts across power, cooling, and fire systems Performing physical inspections to ensure equipment and infrastructure are operating within defined parameters Responding to faults and incidents, prioritising actions, and determining when escalation or contractor support is required Carrying out operational switching and control activities to prevent unplanned outages Supporting planned maintenance and monitoring contractors on site, ensuring strict adherence to safety procedures and approved methods of operation Documenting incidents, maintenance activities, and observations to support continuous improvement Benefits, Training and Offerings: Our training program provides tailored content through our CDC…