OSE Technical Manager - Mechanical

Zerra develops and operates hyperscale data centre campuses across Australia, Japan and India, delivering capacity at scale into markets driven by the growth of cloud and AI. Zerra's flexible campus developments support hyperscale and neocloud organisations, enabling some of the world's fastest-scaling technology businesses to grow with certainty and ambition. 

At Zerra, we empower exceptional people to challenge convention, drive innovation and make a real impact in digital infrastructure. Our culture fuses entrepreneurial agility with global expertise, enabling our teams to deliver results that matter. 

We believe that diverse perspectives, inclusive leadership and equitable opportunities are essential to building stronger teams and better outcomes. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to thrive. 

Zerra is part of AGP, an independently owned investor and asset manager that develops and operates real assets across the energy, digital and real estate sectors. 

Western Downs Digital Park 
Western Downs Digital Park (WDDP) is a master-planned digital and energy precinct in regional Queensland, developed and operated by Zerra. Planned across multiple delivery phases, WDDP brings together AI-ready data centres, energy infrastructure and a purpose-built campus environment. 

Located close to major power infrastructure within the Western Downs Special Industry Area, WDDP represents a major investment in Queensland's digital future and an opportunity to help deliver the critical infrastructure supporting the continued growth of cloud computing and artificial intelligence.

• Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• At least 10 years of experience in mechanical equipment engineering, technical procurement, design integration or project delivery within data centres, mission-critical facilities or major industrial infrastructure.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical equipment relevant to hyperscale data centres, which may include chillers, cooling towers, dry coolers, pumps, heat exchangers, air-handling equipment, liquid-cooling systems and associated controls.
• Demonstrated experience managing equipment packages from technical specification and tendering through manufacture, testing, installation, commissioning and handover.
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary equipment interfaces, including mechanical, electrical, controls, civil, structural, architectural and operational requirements.
• Experience working directly with original equipment manufacturers, suppliers, consultants, contractors and client-side project teams.
• Sound knowledge of relevant Australian mechanical and building-services legislation, codes and standards, together with applicable AS/NZS, IEC and manufacturer requirements.
• Strong commercial and programme awareness, with the ability to identify technical decisions that affect cost, lead times, constructability and operational performance.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, supported by disciplined technical documentation, issue management and stakeholder coordination.
• Chartered Professional Engineer status, National Engineering Register registration and Queensland RPEQ registration, or eligibility to obtain them, are preferred.

The OSE Technical Manager - Mechanical will lead the technical management of Zerra Owner Supplied Equipment for WDDP and ensure its successful integration into the overall building and campus design. Reporting to the Technical Director, the role will own the technical requirements, interfaces and assurance activities associated with mechanical OSE from specification and vendor engagement through delivery, commissioning and handover. 

Working across design, procurement, construction, commercial and operations teams, the role will ensure equipment selections and vendor deliverables meet project requirements for safety, performance, resilience, maintainability, programme and whole-of-life value. 

Responsibilities 

• Define and maintain the technical requirements, specifications and performance criteria for mechanical Owner Supplied Equipment across WDDP.
• Manage the integration of mechanical OSE into the building, campus and data-centre design, including all physical, hydraulic, electrical, controls and operational interfaces.
• Coordinate vendor design information, technical submissions, calculations, drawings, data sheets and interface schedules through review and approval.
• Work closely with design consultants and contractors to ensure equipment requirements are accurately incorporated into coordinated and buildable design documentation.
• Support procurement and commercial teams with technical bid evaluations, tender clarifications, vendor selection, scope alignment and contract technical schedules.
• Lead technical engagement with equipment manufacturers and suppliers, ensuring decisions and deviations are documented and resolved promptly.
• Identify and manage OSE design risks, interface gaps, change impacts, long-lead constraints and dependencies affecting cost, programme, quality or operability.
• Coordinate factory design reviews, inspection and test planning, factory acceptance testing and the close-out of technical observations and non-conformances.
• Support logistics, site delivery, installation and construction teams with technical requirements for handling, access, assembly, connection and protection of equipment.
• Provide technical assurance through installation, site acceptance testing, commissioning, integrated systems testing and handover to operations.
• Maintain equipment registers, technical decision records, interface documents and vendor deliverables to support project controls and configuration management.
• Promote standardisation and lessons learned across mechanical OSE selections while balancing project-specific requirements and opportunities for innovation.