Commissioning Manager

Description

• Oversee all system integration and acceptance testing for networks, control systems, electrical balance of plant, and battery and inverter subsystems.
• Collaborate with project managers, contractors, and vendors to deliver commissioning and testing activities on schedule and within budget.
• Establish and manage commissioning and pre-commissioning work breakdown structures (WBS) with Project Management, providing regular progress and performance updates.
• Build and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders such as project owners, regulators, vendors, AEMO, and TNSPs to ensure alignment and project success.
• Maintain accurate and complete commissioning documentation, including test reports, NCRs, and quality records, ensuring traceability and compliance.
• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with safety regulations, industry standards, and customer requirements through robust testing, troubleshooting, and system verification.
• Lead and develop a team of project-based commissioning managers and engineers, ensuring safe, high-quality execution of all BESS commissioning activities across Australia.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for commissioning strategy and planning, aligning deliverables with project and engineering teams to achieve safe, compliant, and timely project delivery.
• Provide technical leadership and act as an escalation point throughout the project lifecycle, including supporting Root Cause Analysis, Lessons Learned, and Management of Change processes.
• Drive continuous improvement by developing tools, enhancing procedures, and supporting the professional growth and training of commissioning personnel.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build strong relationships, resolve challenges, and explain technical topics clearly.
• Comfortable leading and supporting teams across multiple project sites, including remote supervision; flexibility to travel as required to key milestones.
• 15+ years of experience in large-scale industrial or utility environments such as energy storage, solar, wind, hydro, coal, or gas.
• Strong hands-on background in commissioning, system testing, troubleshooting, installation, and energisation of complex electrical or process systems.
• Deep knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices, combined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent trade qualifications.
• Solid understanding of core business processes such as project reporting, procurement, change management, and workforce planning.
• Proven leadership experience managing commissioning, technical, or operations teams, including coordination with third-party service providers.
• Highly organized, proactive, and adaptable, with a strong drive to deliver results in fast-paced project environments.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance