Project Commissioning Lead
On-siteSydney, New South Wales, Australia or Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Job Summary
Plan, coordinate, and lead commissioning activities for hybrid renewable energy projects, including thermal, solar PV, BESS, and wind turbine generators. Develop commissioning procedures, Inspection and Test Plans schedules, and checklists aligned with project requirements and industry standards. Supervise commissioning teams, subcontractors, and third-party vendors to ensure quality and safety compliance. Oversee system testing, performance verification, and troubleshooting during commissioning phases. Collaborate closely with engineering, construction, and operations teams to resolve technical issues and optimize system performance. Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards throughout commissioning. Prepare and maintain detailed commissioning documentation, reports, and handover packages. Facilitate client inspections, acceptance testing, and final project handover. Drive continuous improvement in commissioning processes and methodologies.
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, or related technical discipline
- 5 – 10+ years commissioning experience in power generation and/or heavy industrial projects
- Established track record commissioning thermal, solar PV, wind turbines, and BESS
- Experience with hybrid power plant controls, Energy Management Systems (EMS), SCADA systems, and grid integration
- Strong understanding of HV / LV electrical systems, protection schemes, grid codes, control systems and utility interfacing
- Demonstrated experience/understanding of Hazardous Areas associated with hydrocarbons
- Thorough understanding of Tier 1 commissioning process's or similar
- Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary site teams in complex commissioning environments
- Leadership and team management in high-risk technical environments
- Strong diagnostic and problem-resolution skills
- Excellent planning and organisational capability
- Stakeholder communication and contractor management
- Commitment to safety and quality assurance
- Ability to work in remote and challenging project locations
Desired Qualifications
- High voltage switching qualifications or equivalent (preferred)
- OEM training / certifications for solar inverters, wind turbines, or BESS systems (advantage)
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